Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex jumps over 1,500 points, Nifty nears 23,000; rupee extends gains
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities rallied sharply despite a sell-off across Asian markets, as investors bought technology, private banking and defensive stocks. The rupee extended its winning streak to five sessions, while falling crude oil prices and bond yields supported sentiment.
On October 15, 2026, the Indian stock market saw significant gains as the Sensex rose by 1,533.72 points, or 2.11 percent, reaching 74,315.61, while the Nifty 50 increased by 374.65 points, or 1.66 percent, closing at 22,997.35. Despite heavy selling in Asian markets due to concerns over inflated artificial intelligence valuations and higher US inflation, global technology sell-off and falling bond yields supported India's relative appeal.
The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 95.05 against the US dollar and marked its fifth consecutive session of gains. Brent crude oil prices fell over 2 percent, while gold and silver prices advanced. Sectoral leaders included the Nifty Private Bank, up 1.89 percent, Nifty IT, up 1.82 percent, and Nifty Auto, up 1.67 percent. Laggards included the Nifty PSU Bank, which dropped 1.55 percent, and the Nifty Media, which declined 1.47 percent.
IDBI Bank's shares fell by 8 percent after the Cabinet approved a ₹52,878-crore stake sale to Fairfax at a discount. Nifty levels showed near-term support at 22,950-22,900 and resistance at 23,050-23,150, while Sensex levels had support at 74,100-73,900 and resistance at 74,600-74,900.
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