BSE Sensex closes 0.7 percent higher as metals rally

The BSE Sensex closed at 73,607 points on October 26, gaining 483 points or 0.7 percent. Metal and pharmaceutical stocks led a recovery from early losses as Brent crude eased to USD 114.8.

Adani Ports rose 2.7 percent among the strongest Sensex performers, while Bajaj Finance fell 0.8 percent. The rebound ended a four-session losing streak, according to HDFC Sky.

Why did the BSE Sensex recover?

The index opened at 72,990 points and fell to 72,515 points before finishing at the day's high of 73,607 points. The rebound followed buying in metals, pharmaceuticals and oil and gas stocks.

Brent crude declined 1.6 percent to USD 114.8 a barrel. Elevated oil prices and Middle East supply risks still constrained sentiment, The Hindu BusinessLine reported.

Winners and losers in the BSE Sensex

• Adani Ports up 2.7 percent, India TV reports.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank up 2.5 percent, India TV reports.
• Bajaj Finance down 0.8 percent, India TV reports.
• HDFC Bank down 0.6 percent, India TV reports.

Market breadth was positive, with 2,262 stocks advancing against 1,895 decliners and 186 unchanged, according to HDFC Sky.

What comes next for the BSE Sensex?

• October 28, 2026, 11:30 p.m. IST: The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its policy decision after its two-day meeting, with rates expected to remain at 3.75 percent to 4.00 percent, AFP reports.

BSE Sensex price data for October 26, 2026

The BSE Sensex closed at 73,607 points on October 26, gaining 483 points or 0.7 percent versus the previous close of 73,124 points, according to HDFC Sky. It opened at 72,990 points and traded between 72,515 points and 73,607 points.

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