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Stock Market Live Updates Today, October 19, 2026: Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50, traded lower on Monday, October 19, dragged by weakness in banking and IT stocks.

The BSE Sensex fell over 200 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 0.3% to trade below 23,100 level.

Broader markets also declined, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 and the Nifty Midcap 100 indices falling 0.3% each.

Among sectors, losses were seen in Nifty Private Bank, Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT and Nifty Realty, while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Pharma and Nifty Auto were in the green.

Global cues remain weak as Asian markets slipped, weighed down losses in tech stocks. 

Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices fell below $109 per barrel on Monday but retained most of the previous week’s gains as escalating hostilities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe kept supply concerns elevated.

Investors will track the September-quarter earnings of 35 companies, including Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Zinc, L&T Technology Services and UltraTech Cement.

Stay tuned to this segment for the latest updates on the Indian stock market today.