Why does the last intraday candle’s LTP differ from the daily closing price?
The daily closing price is the official end-of-day value published for the trading session, whereas the last intraday candle reflects the latest value captured on the chart. Since these values are determined differently, a small difference between them can occur.
Difference shown in the chart
In the example below, the highlighted value on the left shows the day's closing price 23,382.60, while the highlighted value on the right shows the latest value visible on the intraday chart 23,379.
Although both values relate to the same trading session, they are derived differently. As a result, the daily closing price and the last intraday candle may not always match.
Example showing the difference between the NIFTY50 daily closing price and the latest value visible on the intraday chart.
Why this happens?
The daily closing price is not always the same as the last value visible on an intraday chart.
The daily candle displays the official closing value for the trading session, while the last intraday candle displays the latest value captured within the selected timeframe. Since these values are based on different reference points, a difference between them can occur.
What if...
| Scenario | Explanation |
|---|---|
| The last intraday candle differs from the daily close | This is generally expected because both values are based on different reference points. |
| The difference is small | A small variation is normal and does not indicate a data issue. |
| The difference appears after market close | The daily close may update once the official closing value is published. |
| The difference appears unusually large | Refresh the chart and verify the symbol, date, and timeframe. If the difference persists, contact FYERS Support with a screenshot for review. |
Key takeaway
A difference between the last intraday candle and the daily closing price is usually expected. The intraday chart displays the latest value captured on the chart, while the daily candle reflects the official closing value for the trading session.
Last updated: 01 Jun 2026
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