Stock market ends flat as Infosys drags IT stocks, defence shares rally

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Benchmark indices of the stock market ended virtually unchanged, with the BSE Sensex closing at 73,598.67 and the NSE Nifty50 settling at 22,749.75. However, behind these flat headline numbers, the market displayed a significant divide. Infosys, a major IT player, pulled down IT stocks by over 1.4 per cent after reducing its FY27 revenue outlook.

In contrast, smallcap stocks surged by 2.69 per cent, indicating strong stock-specific buying after last week's correction. The government's approval of a ₹2.12 lakh crore defence acquisition package, with 82 per cent earmarked for domestic manufacturers, also had a notable impact on the market. This development, coupled with concerns over AI-led disruption and slowing traditional IT spending, led to a fall in the Nifty IT index by over 1.4 per cent.

Meanwhile, media, realty, pharma, and auto stocks led the broader market gains. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose by 1 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 increased by 2.69 per cent. The rupee edged up by 9 paise to close at 95.08 against the US dollar, while Brent crude held above $115 per barrel near six-month highs. The upcoming events of Jio Platforms' IPO listing and the US Federal Reserve's rate decision are expected to shape market direction in the coming days.