{"id":281743,"date":"2026-09-30T16:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=281743"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:29:33","slug":"large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Large-Cap Stocks at Multi-Year Lows: RIL, Infosys, TCS, HUL, HDFC Bank Slide as FII Selling Hits Record; Time to Buy Blue-Chip Stocks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Nifty 22,620.45, Sensex 72,480.29 (close, 30 Sep 2026). FPI outflows in 2026 top Rs 2.5 lakh crore, a record. HDFC Bank down about 27% and Infosys about 33% this year.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Large-cap stocks such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, Hindustan Unilever and HDFC Bank are trading near multi-year lows as record FII selling hits India&#8217;s biggest companies. FPI outflows in 2026 have topped Rs 2.5 lakh crore, and HDFC Bank and Infosys are down about 27% and 33% this year. Meanwhile, mid and small caps have held up better. Experts say quality blue-chip stocks now look attractively valued, but persistent FII selling could delay a rebound, so staggered, selective buying makes sense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Large-cap stocks are having one of their worst years in a long time. India&#8217;s biggest names, including Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, Hindustan Unilever and HDFC Bank, have slid to multi-year lows as record FII selling weighs on blue-chip stocks, while mid and small caps have held up far better.<\/p>\n<p>The Nifty 50 closed at 22,620.45 on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, down 0.42%, and ended its worst September since 2018. HDFC Bank share price fell 1.94% on the day to Rs 708.70 and Infosys dropped 2.1%, while the Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 250 ended slightly higher.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Why_Are_Large-Cap_Stocks_Falling\" title=\"Why Are Large-Cap Stocks Falling?\">Why Are Large-Cap Stocks Falling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Blue-Chip_Stocks_at_a_Glance\" title=\"Blue-Chip Stocks at a Glance\">Blue-Chip Stocks at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Large_Caps_vs_Mid_and_Small_Caps_The_Great_Divide\" title=\"Large Caps vs Mid and Small Caps: The Great Divide\">Large Caps vs Mid and Small Caps: The Great Divide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Time_to_Look_Beyond_What_Experts_Suggest\" title=\"Time to Look Beyond? What Experts Suggest\">Time to Look Beyond? What Experts Suggest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#How_Investors_Can_Approach_Large-Cap_Stocks_Now\" title=\"How Investors Can Approach Large-Cap Stocks Now\">How Investors Can Approach Large-Cap Stocks Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Key_Risks\" title=\"Key Risks\">Key Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Bottom_Line_on_Large-Cap_Stocks\" title=\"Bottom Line on Large-Cap Stocks\">Bottom Line on Large-Cap Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Large-Cap_Stocks_at_Multi-Year_Lows\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Large-Cap Stocks at Multi-Year Lows\">Frequently Asked Questions on Large-Cap Stocks at Multi-Year Lows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Why_are_large-cap_stocks_falling_in_2026\" title=\"Why are large-cap stocks falling in 2026?\">Why are large-cap stocks falling in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#How_much_have_HDFC_Bank_and_Infosys_fallen_in_2026\" title=\"How much have HDFC Bank and Infosys fallen in 2026?\">How much have HDFC Bank and Infosys fallen in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Are_large-cap_stocks_undervalued_now\" title=\"Are large-cap stocks undervalued now?\">Are large-cap stocks undervalued now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Why_are_mid-caps_and_small-caps_doing_better_than_large-caps\" title=\"Why are mid-caps and small-caps doing better than large-caps?\">Why are mid-caps and small-caps doing better than large-caps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#How_much_do_FPIs_own_in_top_Indian_companies\" title=\"How much do FPIs own in top Indian companies?\">How much do FPIs own in top Indian companies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#Should_I_buy_large-cap_stocks_at_multi-year_lows\" title=\"Should I buy large-cap stocks at multi-year lows?\">Should I buy large-cap stocks at multi-year lows?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/large-cap-stocks-multi-year-lows-ril-infosys-tcs-hul-hdfc-bank\/#What_was_the_Nifty_closing_level_on_30_September_2026\" title=\"What was the Nifty closing level on 30 September 2026?\">What was the Nifty closing level on 30 September 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Large-Cap_Stocks_Falling\"><\/span><strong>Why Are Large-Cap Stocks Falling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason is foreign selling. FPI outflows from Indian equities in 2026 have crossed Rs 2.5 lakh crore, according to NSDL data cited in media reports, about 50% more than the Rs 1,66,286 crore outflow in all of 2025. Because foreign investors hold large stakes in the biggest companies, large-cap stocks feel the most pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The shift has been building for years. According to ICICI Securities, the combined FPI stake in top blue chips such as HDFC Bank, Reliance, Infosys and TCS fell from about 41% in 2022 to around 21% by March 2026. At the end of June, FPIs still owned 41.82% of HDFC Bank, making it especially exposed to foreign selling.<\/p>\n<p>Other factors are adding pressure. IT majors face worries about AI-led disruption, bond yields are high, crude oil has been volatile and earnings growth has slowed. Meanwhile, domestic SIP flows have gone more into mid and small-cap funds, supporting those segments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue-Chip_Stocks_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Blue-Chip Stocks at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is how the five large-cap stocks closed on 30 September 2026, with key valuation data such as the P\/E ratio from exchange sources.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Close (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Day change<\/th>\n<th>P\/E (TTM)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend yield<\/th>\n<th>Market cap (Rs crore)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,187.00<\/td>\n<td>+0.42%<\/td>\n<td>18.2<\/td>\n<td>0.51%<\/td>\n<td>About 16,02,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a><\/td>\n<td>994.10<\/td>\n<td>-2.10%<\/td>\n<td>13.5<\/td>\n<td>4.77%<\/td>\n<td>About 4,08,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">TCS<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2,050.60<\/td>\n<td>+0.90%<\/td>\n<td>14.7<\/td>\n<td>5.41%<\/td>\n<td>About 7,37,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindunilvr\/hindustan-unilever-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Unilever<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1,879.10<\/td>\n<td>+0.82%<\/td>\n<td>29.3<\/td>\n<td>2.20%<\/td>\n<td>About 4,39,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>708.70<\/td>\n<td>-1.94%<\/td>\n<td>13.5<\/td>\n<td>2.15%<\/td>\n<td>About 11,10,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The numbers show why some experts see value. Infosys and TCS, once priced at 25 to 30 times earnings, now trade below 15 times, with dividend yields near 5%. HDFC Bank share price trades at about 13.5 times earnings and 1.85 times book value, well below its historical premium.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Screen blue-chip stocks by valuation and dividend yield on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_Caps_vs_Mid_and_Small_Caps_The_Great_Divide\"><\/span><strong>Large Caps vs Mid and Small Caps: The Great Divide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The gap between large-cap stocks and the broader market has been striking. Over five years, the Nifty Midcap 150 returned about 14.9%, according to ACE MF data, while the Nifty 50&#8217;s price return was only about 5% a year. Even on Wednesday, the midcap and smallcap indices closed higher while the Nifty 50 fell.<\/p>\n<p>That divide matters for portfolio construction. Mid and small caps have been supported by domestic flows but trade at higher valuations, while large-cap stocks now look relatively inexpensive after a long period of underperformance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_to_Look_Beyond_What_Experts_Suggest\"><\/span><strong>Time to Look Beyond? What Experts Suggest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Market experts are divided on timing but broadly agree on the approach. One market expert quoted in recent reports said the sharp correction has brought large-caps with good growth prospects to attractive valuations, making it a value buying opportunity, but warned that persistent FII selling remains a concern and could restrict the recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Other fund managers, such as ICICI Prudential AMC&#8217;s S Naren, have said large-cap valuations look more attractive than small caps, which remain expensive and dependent on flows. The common advice is to be selective, focus on quality blue-chip stocks with strong balance sheets and cash flows, and buy in stages rather than all at once.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track large-cap stocks, FII flows and market alerts live.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Investors_Can_Approach_Large-Cap_Stocks_Now\"><\/span><strong>How Investors Can Approach Large-Cap Stocks Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Be selective:<\/strong> Prefer companies with strong balance sheets, steady cash flows and reasonable valuations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stagger purchases:<\/strong> Buy in tranches, since FII selling could keep prices under pressure for a while.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Look at dividends:<\/strong> High dividend yields in IT majors can provide some income while you wait.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay diversified:<\/strong> Balance large caps with mid caps, debt and gold instead of shifting everything at once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Risks\"><\/span><strong>Key Risks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Continued FII selling:<\/strong> Further outflows could push large-cap stocks lower before any recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sector disruption:<\/strong> AI could hurt traditional IT services demand for longer than expected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earnings downgrades:<\/strong> Slower growth could make current valuations less attractive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global factors:<\/strong> High US yields and a strong dollar may keep foreign money away from India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line_on_Large-Cap_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Bottom Line on Large-Cap Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large-cap stocks like Reliance, Infosys, TCS, HUL and HDFC Bank are at multi-year lows as record FII selling of over Rs 2.5 lakh crore hits India&#8217;s biggest companies. Valuations have become more attractive, but the selling may not be over, so selective, staggered buying of quality blue-chip stocks is the approach many experts favour. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information and reflect intraday levels at the time of writing. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data independently before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Large-Cap_Stocks_at_Multi-Year_Lows\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Large-Cap Stocks at Multi-Year Lows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_large-cap_stocks_falling_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why are large-cap stocks falling in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Large-cap stocks have fallen mainly because of record foreign investor selling, with FPI outflows in 2026 topping Rs 2.5 lakh crore, about 50% more than in all of 2025. Worries over AI disruption for IT, high bond yields and slowing growth have added to the pressure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_have_HDFC_Bank_and_Infosys_fallen_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>How much have HDFC Bank and Infosys fallen in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HDFC Bank shares have fallen about 27% in 2026 and Infosys about 33%, according to market reports. ITC is down about 34%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_large-cap_stocks_undervalued_now\"><\/span><strong>Are large-cap stocks undervalued now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Several blue-chip stocks now trade at lower valuations. Infosys and HDFC Bank trade at about 13.5 times trailing earnings and TCS at about 14.7 times, based on exchange data, while Infosys and TCS offer dividend yields near 5%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_mid-caps_and_small-caps_doing_better_than_large-caps\"><\/span><strong>Why are mid-caps and small-caps doing better than large-caps?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Foreign investors, who hold large stakes in big companies, have been selling heavily, while domestic investors and SIP flows have supported mid and small caps. The Nifty Midcap 150 returned about 14.9% over five years, far ahead of the Nifty 50.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_FPIs_own_in_top_Indian_companies\"><\/span><strong>How much do FPIs own in top Indian companies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> According to ICICI Securities, the combined FPI stake in top blue chips such as HDFC Bank, Reliance, Infosys and TCS fell from about 41% in 2022 to about 21% by March 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_large-cap_stocks_at_multi-year_lows\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy large-cap stocks at multi-year lows?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Some experts see value buying opportunities in quality large caps, but persistent FII selling could delay a recovery. Investors may consider staggered buying and diversification, and should consult a SEBI-registered advisor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_Nifty_closing_level_on_30_September_2026\"><\/span><strong>What was the Nifty closing level on 30 September 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 closed at 22,620.45 on 30 September 2026, down 0.42%, while the Sensex closed at 72,480.29.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why are large-cap stocks falling in 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Large-cap stocks have fallen mainly because of record foreign investor selling, with FPI outflows in 2026 topping Rs 2.5 lakh crore, about 50% more than in all of 2025. 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