⚡ RUPIE TIMES
NIFTY RECLAIMS 22,900; SENSEX SOARS 905 POINTS AS FED HOLDS RATES
Indian equity benchmarks staged a sharp rebound on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with the Nifty 50 reclaiming the 22,900 mark and the Sensex surging over 905 points, as the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and broad-based buying across IT, FMCG, and banking heavyweights lifted investor sentiment despite elevated crude oil prices.
The Nifty settled at 22,936.75, gaining 237.90 points or 1.05%, while the BSE Sensex ended 905.01 points, or 1.24%, higher at 74,151.04 [citation:3][citation:12].
The rally was broad-based, with all major sectoral indices ending in the green except Auto. The market breadth remained positive, with broader indices extending gains alongside the benchmarks. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rose nearly 1% each [citation:12].
🔑 Key Driver: The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, providing relief to global markets. Strong buying in FMCG, PSU banks, and IT heavyweights, along with short covering, triggered the sharp rebound [citation:15].
Sector Gainers: Nifty Realty and Nifty FMCG were the top sectoral performers, rising 2.75% and 2.34% respectively. The Nifty PSU Bank index advanced 2.20%. Auto was the only sector to close lower, slipping 0.24% [citation:12].
बाजार ने आज शानदार वापसी की। निफ्टी 22,936 पर बंद हुआ और सेंसेक्स 905 अंक चढ़कर 74,151 पर पहुंचा। US फेड ने ब्याज दरें नहीं बढ़ाईं, जिससे बाजार को राहत मिली। FMCG, PSU बैंक और IT शेयरों में जोरदार खरीदारी हुई। रियल्टी सेक्टर 2.75% चढ़ा। निवेशकों को 23,000 के रेजिस्टेंस पर नज़र रखनी चाहिए — अगर यह टूटता है तो और तेजी आ सकती है।
REALTY, FMCG, PSU BANKS LEAD RALLY; AUTO ONLY SECTOR IN RED
The realty sector emerged as the strongest performer, with the Nifty Realty index surging 2.75%. FMCG stocks followed closely, with the Nifty FMCG index gaining 2.34%. The PSU Bank index also witnessed strong buying interest, advancing 2.20% [citation:12].
IT heavyweights staged a recovery after Wednesday's selloff, with the Nifty IT index ending higher. Banking stocks also contributed to the rally, with Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank among the top gainers. Adani Enterprises jumped 5%, while Kotak Bank rose 4% [citation:12].
On the losing side, Auto stocks underperformed, with the Nifty Auto index slipping 0.24%. Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Auto ended in the red, bucking the broader market trend [citation:12].
आज रियल्टी सेक्टर सबसे ज़्यादा चढ़ा — 2.75%। FMCG 2.34% और PSU बैंक 2.20% बढ़े। IT और बैंकिंग शेयरों में भी खरीदारी दिखी। कोटक बैंक 4% और अदानी एंटरप्राइजेज 5% चढ़े। लेकिन ऑटो सेक्टर अकेला गिरा — मारुति और बजाज ऑटो लाल निशान में बंद हुए। निवेशकों को इन सेक्टरों पर नज़र रखनी चाहिए।
RUPEE RECOVERS TO 95.25; VIX CRASHES 6.43% TO 15.20 AS FEAR SUBSIDES
The Indian rupee consolidated in a narrow range and rose 3 paise to close at 95.25 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by positive domestic markets and softening crude oil prices. The currency had ended at 95.22 on Wednesday [citation:10][citation:14].
India VIX, the volatility gauge, crashed 6.43% to 15.20, reflecting a sharp easing of near-term fear after the Fed's decision to hold rates and the market's strong rebound [citation:9].
FII/DII Flows: Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth ₹871.83 crore on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth ₹643.35 crore. Both FIIs and DIIs were net buyers, providing broad-based institutional support [citation:6].
रुपया 95.25 पर बंद हुआ — हल्की रिकवरी। बाजार की मजबूती और क्रूड में नरमी से रुपये को सपोर्ट मिला। VIX 6.43% गिरकर 15.20 पर आ गया — यानी बाजार का डर तेज़ी से कम हो रहा है। FIIs ने बुधवार को 871 करोड़ की खरीदारी की और DIIs ने 643 करोड़ की। दोनों की खरीदारी से बाजार को मजबूत सपोर्ट मिला।
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📡 RADAR: WHAT TO WATCH
🎯 BOTTOM LINE · THURSDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2026
✅ POSITIVES
- Nifty reclaims 22,900; Sensex up 905 pts
- Realty up 2.75%; FMCG up 2.34%
- Adani Enterprises up 5%; Kotak Bank up 4%
- India VIX crashes 6.43% to 15.20
- FIIs bought ₹872 crore; DIIs bought ₹643 crore
⚠️ NEGATIVES
- Auto sector only laggard, down 0.24%
- Maruti Suzuki down 1.20%
- Crude oil still elevated near $114/barrel
- Rupee recovery marginal at 95.25
- Global uncertainties persist
Nifty has strongly reclaimed its 20-DMA with a consolidation breakout on the daily chart. The immediate hurdle is 23,000, and a sustained move above could open the path towards 23,175. On the downside, 22,800 remains the crucial support zone. Watch crude prices, FII flows, and global cues for direction.
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