Indian benchmarks reverse gains ahead of inflation data
Indian benchmarks reversed early gains on 12 Oct 2026, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.70% to ₹22,363 and the Sensex declining 0.76%. Profit booking, crude volatility and upcoming inflation data shaped sentiment, while mid- and small-caps outperformed.
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- NIFTY close
- ₹22,520
- On the day
- +1.30%
- 52-week high
- ₹23,489
- 52-week low
- ₹22,180
Indian equities reversed an early rally on Monday, 12 Oct 2026, as profit booking at higher levels and sharp volatility in crude oil prices weakened sentiment. The Nifty 50 closed 0.70% lower at ₹22,363, while the Sensex fell 0.76% to ₹71,924. Both benchmarks had gained as much as 0.60% during the session before slipping into negative territory.
The decline came ahead of crucial inflation data that could influence expectations for the interest-rate path. Higher or persistent inflation can keep borrowing costs elevated, putting pressure on rate-sensitive sectors such as banking and other financial stocks. Volatile crude prices also add uncertainty for fuel-consuming businesses and can affect inflation expectations, while energy-related moves may influence the broader market ⚡.
The market breadth was more resilient outside the large-cap benchmarks. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.08%, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 1.42%, suggesting that buying interest remained present in parts of the broader market despite the benchmark reversal. Sector performance was mixed, with FMCG emerging as the stronger area mentioned in the report.
OI Charts data for 9 Oct 2026 showed the Nifty at ₹22,520, up 1.30% on the day, with traded volume of 296,205,852. The index had a 52-week range of ₹22,180 on 8 Oct 2026 to ₹23,489 on 22 Sep 2026, while its five-session move was 0.4%. The later Monday close therefore marked a retreat from the 9 Oct level, placing renewed focus on whether the recent recovery can hold.
For Tuesday, 13 Oct, traders will watch the inflation release, crude oil moves and Asian market cues, particularly the Kospi and Taiwan markets highlighted in the headline. The immediate levels are Monday’s ₹22,363 close and the recent 52-week low of ₹22,180. This later development follows the earlier 7 Oct outlook that had flagged a potentially weak opening, but it adds an actual session reversal and fresh macroeconomic catalysts.
Source: Livemint, 12 Oct 2026
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