Sensex Nifty Fall for Fourth Session as FIIs Sell ₹10,148 Cr

The Sensex and Nifty fell for a fourth straight session on October 1, 2026, with the Sensex down 570.59 points (0.79 percent) at 71,909.70 and the Nifty 50 down 198.50 points (0.88 percent) at 22,421.95. Auto stocks, a weaker rupee and foreign fund outflows drove the decline.

Foreign investors sold shares worth ₹10,148.41 crore, and the India VIX volatility index jumped 16.3 percent to 15.69. The Nifty had already fallen 6.1 percent in September, its steepest monthly drop since March.

Why Did the Sensex and Nifty Fall on October 1?

Market reports point to several pressures: elevated US bond yields drawing money from emerging markets, crude oil near $99 a barrel amid US-Iran tensions, and liquidity drained by recent IPOs. Auto stocks were hit by subdued September vehicle sales.

Which Stocks Gained and Lost the Most?

Among Nifty 50 losers, Bajaj Auto fell 7.62 percent, Maruti Suzuki 4.86 percent, Shriram Finance 3.84 percent, Tata Steel 3.42 percent and Adani Ports 3.36 percent. Gainers were led by Infosys, up 4.11 percent, followed by HDFC Life (2.49 percent), HDFC Bank (1.76 percent), SBI Life (1.49 percent) and Max Healthcare (1.20 percent).

What Does the Fall Mean for Industry?

Higher crude raises input and logistics costs for manufacturers, while a weaker rupee lifts the cost of imported raw materials even as it helps exporters. Steel and ports shares falling suggests investors are pricing in trade and cost risks.

Market and Trade Reaction

Sentiment was described as cautious and wait-and-watch. Analysts expect volatility to continue until global bond yields and crude prices stabilise, with FII flows the key indicator to watch.

What Happens Next?

Markets were closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti and reopen on October 5. Watch crude oil, US bond yields, FII flows and the RBI’s October policy meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did the Sensex fall on October 1, 2026?

The Sensex fell 570.59 points, or 0.79 percent, to close at 71,909.70.

Where did the Nifty close?

The Nifty 50 closed at 22,421.95, down 198.50 points or 0.88 percent.

When does the market reopen?

Markets are shut on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti and reopen on October 5.