Nifty Cement Prediction for Monday, 5 October 2026 (Including F&O)

The nifty cement prediction for monday is in focus after a Thursday session in which the broader Nifty 50 fell 0.88 percent to 22,421.95, as India VIX spiked 7.64 percent to 14.52, its sharpest single-day jump since late September, as broad-based selling hit most sectors, with Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal the worst hit even as Nifty IT bucked the trend entirely and rallied. UltraTech Cement fell sharply today as the broader risk-off mood weighed on the sector

This nifty cement prediction for monday is built from Thursday's verified market data, since markets are shut through the long weekend.

Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, are tracking sector-specific triggers over the long weekend, alongside the broader Nifty 50 and Sensex direction heading into 5 October 2026.

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Nothing in this nifty cement prediction for monday should be treated as a guarantee, only a working framework for Monday's session.

What Thursday Told Us

• UltraTech Cement fell 2.25 percent, among the key movers in this space on 1 October 2026.
• The broader Nifty 50 fell 0.88 percent, part of a broad-based sell-off that spared only a few sectors.
• India VIX spiked 7.64 percent to 14.52, its sharpest single-day jump since late September.

Nifty Cement F&O Outlook for Monday

For traders active in F&O, this outlook will hinge on open interest build-up and rollover activity in Nifty Cement futures and options contracts into 5 October 2026. Kunal Singla notes that a stable to falling India VIX once trading resumes would support range-bound F&O positioning, while continued volatility could see wider intraday swings.

This nifty cement prediction for monday should be read alongside the support and resistance levels detailed above.

Key Drivers for Monday

• UltraTech Cement fell sharply today as the broader risk-off mood weighed on the sector
• Crude oil jumped 2.11 percent on MCX, its sharpest single-day rise in over a week, even as broader Indian equities sold off, a theme relevant across the broader market.
• India VIX spiked 7.64 percent to 14.52, its sharpest single-day jump since late September, as broad-based selling hit most sectors, with Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal the worst hit even as Nifty IT bucked the trend entirely and rallied.

Stocks to Watch for Monday

Stock	CMP	Relevance
UltraTech Cement	See Univest Screener	Key Nifty Cement constituent
Pidilite Industries	See Univest Screener	Additional Nifty Cement name to track

Univest's desk will revisit this nifty cement prediction for monday once Monday's opening trade confirms direction.

Why This Is Written for Monday

Indian markets are closed Friday, 2 October 2026, for Gandhi Jayanti, as well as Saturday and Sunday, so Thursday's closing prices remain the last available data until trading resumes on Monday, 5 October 2026. Treat this nifty cement prediction for monday as a briefing to prepare for that session, not a live call that updates over the long weekend.

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Traders relying on this nifty cement prediction for monday should still size positions to their own risk appetite.

Risks to This Prediction

• A sharper than expected move in crude oil prices over the long weekend could shift sentiment across all sectors, including Nifty Cement.
• Stock-specific news flow in UltraTech Cement or other constituents could override the broader sector trend.
• A reversal in India VIX could widen intraday ranges beyond the levels discussed here.

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As with any nifty cement prediction for monday, the opening minutes of Monday's trade will confirm or challenge the levels discussed here.

Conclusion

The nifty cement prediction for monday leans cautious into 5 October 2026, with UltraTech Cement and broader Nifty 50 direction as the key variables. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla will revisit this view once Monday's opening trade confirms direction.

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This nifty cement prediction for monday is built from Thursday's verified market data, since markets are shut through the long weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nifty cement prediction for monday?

Ans. It is cautious, based on UltraTech Cement's fall of 2.25 percent on 1 October 2026 and the broader Nifty 50 trend.

Why is this a prediction for Monday instead of tomorrow?

Ans. Because Indian markets are closed Friday, 2 October 2026, for Gandhi Jayanti, as well as Saturday and Sunday, so the next trading session is Monday, 5 October 2026.

Did cement stocks fall today?

Ans. Cement stocks fell today, with UltraTech Cement down 2.25 percent amid the broader market sell-off.

Should traders take F&O positions based on this outlook?

Ans. Any F&O position based on this outlook should factor in position sizing and stop-loss discipline, given how sharply India VIX has moved.