NSE Market Intelligence
EOD Market Report
2026-10-21 · generated 2026-10-21 21:31 IST · 15m Bars from PostgreSQL
Mixed Market Tape
Index action and breadth need confirmation next session.
NIFTY
22,811.35 · -0.34%
Range 22,649.90 - 23,120.90
BANKNIFTY
54,976.90 · -0.92%
Range 54,696.45 - 55,867.45
Best Breadth Hour
14:00
+57.1% advancers
Weakest Breadth Hour
11:00
+7.7% advancers
Market Pulse
Stored universe55 stocks
Volume peak09:00 · 378.6L
Leading sectorTelecommunication +0.88%
Pressure sectorTextiles -5.43%
Breadth Swing
+7.7% to +57.1%
11:00 trough, 14:00 expansion
Source Trail
15m Bars
PostgreSQL intraday.ohlcv_bars · commentary grounded in computed facts
Market Desk Commentary
Event Log
09:00
Opening tone
NIFTY +0.03%, BANKNIFTY -0.25%; breadth 17 advances vs 33 declines.
NIFTY +0.03%, BANKNIFTY -0.25%; breadth 17 advances vs 33 declines.
11:00
Breadth trough
Only +7.7% of moving stocks advanced; this was the broadest risk-off phase.
Only +7.7% of moving stocks advanced; this was the broadest risk-off phase.
14:00
Breadth expansion
Advancers improved to +57.1%, confirming the strongest recovery window.
Advancers improved to +57.1%, confirming the strongest recovery window.
09:00
Highest participation
Stored universe volume peaked at 37,855,468 shares; watch whether this marked distribution or accumulation.
Stored universe volume peaked at 37,855,468 shares; watch whether this marked distribution or accumulation.
day
NIFTY range
High 23,120.90 near , low 22,649.90 near .
High 23,120.90 near , low 22,649.90 near .
day
BANKNIFTY range
High 55,867.45, low 54,696.45; closed -0.92% from open.
High 55,867.45, low 54,696.45; closed -0.92% from open.
14:00
Closing tone
NIFTY -0.11%, BANKNIFTY -0.05%; late breadth 16 / 12.
NIFTY -0.11%, BANKNIFTY -0.05%; late breadth 16 / 12.
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 | +0.03% | -0.25% | 17 / 33 | +34.0% | -0.61% | 378.6L |
| 10:00 | -0.28% | -0.18% | 12 / 41 | +22.6% | -0.33% | 213.0L |
| 11:00 | -0.66% | -0.85% | 3 / 36 | +7.7% | -0.77% | 45.2L |
| 12:00 | -0.17% | -0.16% | 20 / 18 | +52.6% | +0.22% | 32.6L |
| 13:00 | -0.35% | -0.25% | 12 / 26 | +31.6% | -0.08% | 57.5L |
| 14:00 | -0.11% | -0.05% | 16 / 12 | +57.1% | +0.01% | 7.2L |
Hourly Leadership And Pressure Points
| Hour | Top Gainers | Top Losers | Volume Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | AARTECH +6.01%, ABFRL +1.78%, TCS +1.50% | ACEINTEG -4.10%, AASTHA -3.85%, ABDL -3.74% | BAJFINANCE 49.2L, HDFCBANK 46.1L, RELIANCE 42.2L |
| 10:00 | ACCURACY +1.51%, AARON +1.45%, AAREYDRUGS +0.96% | AARVI -2.70%, AAATECH -2.38%, ABCOTS -2.11% | ITC 27.3L, RELIANCE 25.2L, HDFCBANK 24.7L |
| 11:00 | 3PLAND +0.95%, AARTIPHARM +0.67%, ACCURACY +0.50% | AARTECH -3.10%, ABMKNO -2.60%, AAATECH -2.24% | ACEVECTOR 19.6L, ABFRL 10.4L, ABCAPITAL 5.1L |
| 12:00 | AARON +3.83%, 3PLAND +1.82%, ABCOTS +1.62% | 3BBLACKBIO -1.05%, ACEVECTOR -1.04%, ACCURACY -1.00% | ABFRL 10.5L, ACEVECTOR 8.4L, ABCAPITAL 5.8L |
| 13:00 | ACEINTEG +2.73%, ABMKNO +1.30%, ABSLAMC +1.21% | 63MOONS -2.07%, ABDL -1.47%, AARTECH -1.19% | ABFRL 19.1L, ABLBL 14.1L, ACEVECTOR 10.3L |
| 14:00 | AARON +1.84%, AAKASH +0.99%, 63MOONS +0.75% | ABSLAMC -4.77%, ABDL -0.24%, 3BBLACKBIO -0.18% | ABFRL 4.2L, ABLBL 1.2L, ABCAPITAL 0.5L |
Top Advancers
| Symbol | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | +4.99% | 0.3L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Information Technology | +3.30% | 53.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Information Technology | +2.77% | 22.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Unclassified | +2.71% | 0.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Capital Goods | +2.47% | 0.1L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Healthcare | +1.31% | 5.3L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | +1.18% | 0.2L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Financial Services | +1.14% | 1.4L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Telecommunication | +0.88% | 34.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels | +0.58% | 67.5L | STAGE_4 | SELL |
Top Decliners
| Symbol | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services | -11.00% | 0.2L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Fast Moving Consumer Goods | -6.10% | 3.9L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Capital Goods | -5.94% | 5.3L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Chemicals | -5.61% | 0.1L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Textiles | -5.43% | 0.0L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Unclassified | -5.37% | 61.4L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Metals & Mining | -5.00% | 0.2L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Unclassified | -4.98% | 3.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Information Technology | -4.28% | 0.1L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Information Technology | -4.04% | 3.3L | STAGE_2 | BUY |
Most Active Detail Panel
| Most Active | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Services | -0.32% | 100.6L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Financial Services | -3.27% | 71.4L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -0.71% | 70.8L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels | +0.58% | 67.5L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Unclassified | -5.37% | 61.4L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Fast Moving Consumer Goods | +0.46% | 58.0L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Information Technology | +3.30% | 53.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | +0.29% | 45.0L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -1.10% | 40.0L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Telecommunication | +0.88% | 34.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Financial Services | -1.62% | 23.7L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Information Technology | +2.77% | 22.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD |
Stock Detail
Awaiting symbol selection.
Sector Breadth
| Sector | Stocks | Avg Day % | A/D | Adv % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 1 | +0.88% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels | 2 | +0.35% | 2 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Construction Materials | 1 | -0.36% | 0 / 1 | 0.0% |
| Financial Services | 13 | -0.42% | 4 / 9 | +30.8% |
| Consumer Services | 2 | -0.50% | 0 / 2 | 0.0% |
| Unknown | 2 | -0.51% | 0 / 1 | 0.0% |
| Construction | 1 | -0.71% | 0 / 1 | 0.0% |
| Healthcare | 5 | -0.97% | 1 / 4 | +20.0% |
| Information Technology | 5 | -1.15% | 2 / 3 | +40.0% |
| Realty | 1 | -1.37% | 0 / 1 | 0.0% |
| Unclassified | 6 | -1.64% | 2 / 4 | +33.3% |
| Capital Goods | 4 | -1.91% | 1 / 3 | +25.0% |
Day Character:
On October 21, 2026, the NSE indices experienced a notable decline, with BANKNIFTY closing down 0.92% at 54,976.90, and NIFTY down 0.34% at 22,811.35. This day featured significant fluctuations across both indices, highlighting market volatility and a generally bearish sentiment.
Hour-By-Hour Story:
The session opened with a mixed tone as NIFTY edged up 0.03% and BANKNIFTY dropped 0.25% during the first hour, supported by breadth with 17 advances against 33 declines. By 11:00, the session saw its breadth trough with only 3 advancers, marking the broadest risk-off phase as NIFTY plummeted by 0.66% and BANKNIFTY by 0.85%. A recovery began by 12:00, as NIFTY's loss shrank to 0.17% and BANKNIFTY to 0.16%, with an improvement in breadth to 52.6% advance. Despite brief stabilization, the indices fell lower at 13:00 with breadth weakening to 31.6% advances. Late afternoon saw a modest recovery in breadth to 57.1%, with a closing tone at 14:00 featuring a slight pullback in losses for both indices.
Breadth And Participation:
The day's market breadth reflected a cautious sentiment. Advances were subdued until a late resurgence in the afternoon helped lift the breadth to 57.1% by 14:00. However, the morning's participation peaked with a significant total volume of 37,855,468 shares traded, indicating concentrated activity likely reflective of distribution rather than accumulation.
Leadership And Pressure:
The session saw leadership from large-cap IT stocks, with Infosys surging by 3.30% and TCS by 2.77%, representing notable strength amidst otherwise declining sectors. On the pressure side, the Services sector was heavily weighed down, with a sector-wide decline of 3.37%, exemplified by AAATECH's 11% drop. Metals & Mining and Chemicals sectors also saw significant pressure, falling by 3.92% and 4.33% respectively.
Next Session Watch:
Traders should keep an eye on the Financial Services sector as it navigates ongoing pressure, and closely monitor IT stocks for potential continuation of positive momentum. Additionally, the activity spike observed in opening volumes warrants further attention to discern whether it's indicative of strategic positioning or consolidation. With indices and breadth not fully aligned, the upcoming sessions may Neutral further shifts in market sentiment.