Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Nifty 50 Falls Below 23,000 as Volatility Surges
The Nifty 50 is a group of major Indian stocks.
On Monday, it started lower and quickly fell below 23,000.
It ended at 22,780.25, losing 1.56%.
Most of the stocks in the index declined.
Big companies including HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and ICICI Bank helped pull the index down.
A measure of expected market movement, called India VIX, rose sharply.
Analysts say the market is still in a downtrend and could remain weak.
The approaching monthly expiry may cause more price swings.
The Nifty 50 fell 1.56% to close at 22,780.25, its lowest close since April 2.
Only three Nifty 50 stocks gained, while HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and ICICI Bank led the decline.
India VIX rose 12.15% to 13.63, while implied volatility reached 16.32.
The index broke below the 23,000 support zone and formed a large bearish daily candle.
September’s monthly expiry could keep volatility elevated as traders monitor rollovers and open interest.
- Who
- The Nifty 50 and market participants, including traders monitoring rollover activity and open interest.
- What
- The Nifty 50 dropped below 23,000 and closed at 22,780.25, while volatility increased sharply.
- When
- Monday’s trading session; September’s monthly expiry is approaching.
- Where
- The Indian stock market.
- Why
- Broad-based selling, technical weakness, and increased volatility pressured the index.
- Nifty 50 close
- 22,780.25
- Daily change
- Down 1.56%
- Key breakdown
- The index closed below the 23,000 psychological support zone and the previously cited 22,826 support level.
- Immediate support
- 22,737
- Upside recovery levels
- 22,921 is the first recovery level mentioned; 23,080.25 is Monday’s high.
- India VIX
- Rose 12.15% to 13.63.
- Implied volatility
- Rose to 16.32, described as its highest level in recent times.
- Technical indicators
- RSI was 27.69, MACD remained bearish, and ADX stood at 33.57.