NSE Market Intelligence
EOD Market Report
2026-09-17 · generated 2026-09-17 22:22 IST · 15m Bars from PostgreSQL
Recovery After Shakeout
Index finish improved after a weak breadth window.
NIFTY
23,270.60 · +0.23%
Range 23,193.65 - 23,363.55
BANKNIFTY
56,055.75 · -0.42%
Range 56,038.50 - 56,570.45
Best Breadth Hour
09:00
+73.1% advancers
Weakest Breadth Hour
13:00
+31.6% advancers
Market Pulse
Stored universe54 stocks
Volume peak09:00 · 129.1L
Leading sectorTextiles +3.03%
Pressure sectorServices -1.03%
Breadth Swing
+31.6% to +73.1%
13:00 trough, 09:00 expansion
Source Trail
15m Bars
PostgreSQL intraday.ohlcv_bars · commentary grounded in computed facts
Market Desk Commentary
Event Log
09:00
Opening tone
NIFTY +0.38%, BANKNIFTY +0.49%; breadth 38 advances vs 14 declines.
NIFTY +0.38%, BANKNIFTY +0.49%; breadth 38 advances vs 14 declines.
13:00
Breadth trough
Only +31.6% of moving stocks advanced; this was the broadest risk-off phase.
Only +31.6% of moving stocks advanced; this was the broadest risk-off phase.
09:00
Breadth expansion
Advancers improved to +73.1%, confirming the strongest recovery window.
Advancers improved to +73.1%, confirming the strongest recovery window.
09:00
Highest participation
Stored universe volume peaked at 12,912,589 shares; watch whether this marked distribution or accumulation.
Stored universe volume peaked at 12,912,589 shares; watch whether this marked distribution or accumulation.
day
NIFTY range
High 23,363.55 near , low 23,193.65 near .
High 23,363.55 near , low 23,193.65 near .
day
BANKNIFTY range
High 56,570.45, low 56,038.50; closed -0.42% from open.
High 56,570.45, low 56,038.50; closed -0.42% from open.
14:00
Closing tone
NIFTY +0.05%, BANKNIFTY +0.04%; late breadth 17 / 15.
NIFTY +0.05%, BANKNIFTY +0.04%; late breadth 17 / 15.
NIFTY · Candlestick Tape
BANKNIFTY · Candlestick Tape
Hourly Advance / Decline
Sector Heatmap
Participation Bubble Chart
Bubble size represents stored intraday volume. X-axis is day move; Y-axis is latest technical score where available.
Hour-By-Hour Tape
| Hour | NIFTY | BANKNIFTY | A/D | Adv % | Avg Stock | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | +0.38% | +0.49% | 38 / 14 | +73.1% | +0.59% | 129.1L |
| 10:00 | -0.08% | -0.30% | 20 / 30 | +40.0% | -0.26% | 94.2L |
| 11:00 | +0.20% | +0.03% | 20 / 21 | +48.8% | +0.08% | 13.1L |
| 12:00 | +0.10% | +0.08% | 17 / 22 | +43.6% | +0.04% | 17.4L |
| 13:00 | -0.34% | -0.35% | 12 / 26 | +31.6% | -0.05% | 20.8L |
| 14:00 | +0.05% | +0.04% | 17 / 15 | +53.1% | +0.12% | 3.6L |
Hourly Leadership And Pressure Points
| Hour | Top Gainers | Top Losers | Volume Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | AARTIDRUGS +4.02%, 63MOONS +3.94%, ABANSENT +3.34% | AAREYDRUGS -2.00%, AAATECH -1.61%, ABGSEC -1.48% | HDFCBANK 38.1L, ITC 21.0L, SBIN 12.9L |
| 10:00 | A2ZINFRA +1.84%, ABCOTS +1.08%, ABSLAMC +1.02% | AAATECH -4.71%, ACEINTEG -3.22%, AARON -1.96% | HDFCBANK 19.8L, ITC 17.5L, BAJFINANCE 7.3L |
| 11:00 | 3PLAND +2.62%, AARTIPHARM +1.18%, AARON +1.08% | AAATECH -2.77%, ABANSENT -0.97%, ABLBL -0.89% | ABCAPITAL 3.2L, ABFRL 3.0L, AADHARHFC 1.0L |
| 12:00 | ABSLAMC +2.21%, ABANSENT +1.09%, AAATECH +0.95% | ABMKNO -1.69%, 63MOONS -1.05%, AARTIPHARM -0.70% | ABLBL 6.1L, ABCAPITAL 4.0L, ABFRL 2.4L |
| 13:00 | ABANSENT +2.25%, AARON +1.82%, ACE +0.98% | ABREL -0.99%, AAATECH -0.94%, 20MICRONS -0.76% | ABCAPITAL 9.6L, ABFRL 3.6L, ABLBL 1.9L |
| 14:00 | 3PLAND +2.58%, ABANSENT +0.94%, ABDL +0.73% | AAATECH -1.08%, 3BBLACKBIO -0.46%, AARTIIND -0.41% | ABCAPITAL 1.4L, ABFRL 0.6L, AAATECH 0.3L |
Top Advancers
| Symbol | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Goods | +4.86% | 3.9L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Unclassified | +3.30% | 1.3L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Textiles | +3.03% | 0.1L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | +3.00% | 1.6L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Information Technology | +2.89% | 2.1L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | +2.32% | 1.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | +2.28% | 22.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Chemicals | +2.21% | 0.0L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Capital Goods | +2.16% | 1.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Services | +2.11% | 1.3L | STAGE_3 | HOLD |
Top Decliners
| Symbol | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services | -8.61% | 1.3L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Construction Materials | -1.69% | 0.2L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Metals & Mining | -1.44% | 0.1L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -1.18% | 57.8L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Financial Services | -0.82% | 12.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Healthcare | -0.82% | 0.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Unclassified | -0.70% | 1.2L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Unknown | -0.59% | 0.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -0.46% | 0.1L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -0.27% | 19.9L | STAGE_3 | HOLD |
Most Active Detail Panel
| Most Active | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | -1.18% | 57.8L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Fast Moving Consumer Goods | +0.78% | 38.4L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Financial Services | +2.28% | 22.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -0.27% | 19.9L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Consumer Services | +1.43% | 17.8L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels | +0.31% | 15.1L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Financial Services | +0.87% | 14.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -0.82% | 12.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Consumer Services | +0.01% | 10.7L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Financial Services | -0.08% | 9.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Information Technology | -0.13% | 8.9L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Telecommunication | +0.05% | 6.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD |
Stock Detail
Awaiting symbol selection.
Sector Breadth
| Sector | Stocks | Avg Day % | A/D | Adv % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Textiles | 1 | +3.03% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Capital Goods | 3 | +2.26% | 2 / 1 | +66.7% |
| Realty | 1 | +1.95% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Chemicals | 3 | +1.07% | 3 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Information Technology | 5 | +1.06% | 4 / 1 | +80.0% |
| Fast Moving Consumer Goods | 2 | +0.82% | 2 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Construction | 1 | +0.75% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Unclassified | 6 | +0.73% | 4 / 2 | +66.7% |
| Consumer Services | 2 | +0.72% | 2 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels | 2 | +0.72% | 2 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Healthcare | 5 | +0.70% | 3 / 2 | +60.0% |
| Financial Services | 13 | +0.69% | 8 / 5 | +61.5% |
Day Character
The trading session on the NSE today exhibited mixed dynamics as NIFTY managed to close slightly higher, while BANKNIFTY witnessed a marginal decline. NIFTY opened at 23,195.25 and closed at 23,270.6, marking a modest rise of 0.23%. The index maintained an intraday range with a high of 23,363.55 and a low of 23,193.65. Conversely, BANKNIFTY opened at 56,126.6 and closed at 56,055.75, posting a loss of 0.42% with a day's high of 56,570.45 and low of 56,038.5.
Hour-By-Hour Story
Trading kicked off with NIFTY gaining 0.38% and BANKNIFTY climbing 0.49% by 10:00 IST, supported by strong breadth as advances significantly outnumbered declines (38 advances against 14 declines). As the morning progressed, momentum waned; by 10:00 IST, NIFTY declined mildly by 0.08%, and BANKNIFTY retreated by 0.3%, reflecting selling pressure. A trough in market breadth was notable at 11:00, with advances showing near parity with declines (20 advances vs. 21 declines), while NIFTY recovered slightly by 0.2%. Heading into the afternoon, both indices saw fluctuations with NIFTY and BANKNIFTY softening around 13:00, coinciding with a significant breadth trough where only 31.6% of stocks managed to advance. The session concluded with a late recovery: NIFTY added a slim 0.05%, and BANKNIFTY inched up by 0.04% with advances at a modest 17 against 15 declines.
Breadth And Participation
Investor participation displayed variability across the trading day. Early market hours saw the strongest breadth expansion (73.1% advances), indicative of initial bullish optimism. However, the midday breadth trough at 31.6% advanced around 13:00 suggested a marked risk-off phase. Despite this, participation saw a minor upswing by 14:00 as breadth slightly improved, closing at 53.1% advances.
Leadership And Pressure
Sector performance varied greatly today. Textiles led with an average gain of 3.03%, alongside apparent strength in Capital Goods and Chemicals sectors, which advanced by 2.26% and 1.07%, respectively. Information Technology stocks also contributed positively, advancing 1.06% on average. On the flip side, Services faced significant pressure, dropping by 1.03%, and Construction Materials shed 0.6%, which weighed on broader market sentiment.
Notable performers included ACE from the Capital Goods sector, rising 4.86%, while AAA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED from the Services sector plunged 8.61%. Financial Services exhibited mixed signals with ABSLAMC and AADHARHFC gaining, whereas HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank recorded declines.
Next Session Watch
Looking ahead, market participants should watch for potential shifts in sector leadership, especially in the extensively fluctuating Capital Goods and Financial sectors. Observing volume trends and any developing momentum in predictive patterns will be crucial. Keep an eye on market breadth early in the session to gauge the underlying market strength, particularly if initial breadth expansion persists or a sharper Bearish-off emerges.