Sensex & Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates Today: Nifty Futures at 22,618; Rupee Weakens, Oil and Metals Fall

Shriram Finance shares declined 5.52% to ₹817.25, falling ₹47.75, after the company lowered its FY27 assets under management (AUM) growth guidance. The decline was compounded by multiple brokerage firms cutting their price targets, reflecting concerns over the lender’s growth outlook and future performance.

Indian equity markets opened lower on October 26, 2026, with the Nifty 50 declining 75.60 points, or 0.33%, to 22,524.40, while the Sensex fell 133.79 points, or 0.18%, to 72,990.04. The Nifty Midcap 100 dropped 383.85 points, or 0.69%, to 55,416.80, leading losses among the major indices. The Nifty Bank edged down 37.05 points, or 0.07%, to 54,250.30, reflecting a cautious start to the trading session.

India’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 7.468%, extending gains as Brent crude climbed above $114 per barrel to a five-month high. The yield increased 0.35% over the month and 0.92% year-on-year, approaching the 7.50% mark. Elevated oil prices are raising concerns over inflation, the rupee and India’s import bill, while investors remain cautious amid global market volatility. The quarterly forecast for the bond yield stands at 7.4319%, slightly below the current level.

The Indian rupee was indicated at ₹94.92 against the US dollar on October 26, remaining near Friday’s closing level of ₹94.94. The currency faces pressure from elevated crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering around $115 per barrel amid concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions. Sources reported that traders expected the rupee to open weaker, around ₹95.00–₹95.04, as fading investment inflows and rising oil prices weigh on sentiment. The Reserve Bank of India’s currency-support measures and the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision remain key factors for the rupee’s near-term direction.