Bajaj Finance, Cipla, and UltraTech Cement Lead Nifty Gains Amid Market Volatility
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Updated Oct 22
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What happened
The Nifty index fell 123 points to close at 22,687 on October 22, 2026, after opening lower but staging a sharp recovery. Within the index, Bajaj Finance, Cipla, and UltraTech Cement led the gains. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee weakened 36 paise, closing at 94.82.
From equitybulls.com
Why it matters
The market saw continued broad-based profit-booking, with the Nifty Midcap 100 falling 0.87% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dropping 1.14%. The currency pressure on the rupee was attributed to dollar bargain-hunting, higher crude prices, and broader risk aversion.
From equitybulls.com
Who's involved
- Bajaj FinanceLed gains within the Nifty pack on October 22, 2026
- CiplaLed gains within the Nifty pack on October 22, 2026
- UltraTech CementLed gains within the Nifty pack on October 22, 2026
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The entities involved
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Bajaj Finance
Indian non-banking financial company
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Cipla
Indian multi-national pharmaceutical and biotechnology company
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UltraTech Cement
Indian cement company
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