The Indian markets maintained their positive momentum on Tuesday, 03 November 2026, as the Nifty 50 index finished the session at 23,731.85. This performance marks a significant milestone, with the index reaching its 20-session high after four consecutive days of gains.
Nifty 50
23,731.85
+1.24% · +291.05 pts
Day range
23,483–23,746
Opened 23,582.25
India VIX
15.71
+1.34% on the day
Last 5 sessions
+4.32%
Nifty 50 change
The day in 60 seconds
The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,731.85, reflecting a gain of +1.24%.
Nifty Bank finished the session at 55,454.30, up by +0.82%.
The NIFTY Midcap 100 index rose by +0.84% to settle at 58,469.80.
India VIX, a gauge of expected market volatility, rose by +1.34% to 15.71.
The session story
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,582.25 and navigated a range between a low of 23,482.80 and a high of 23,746.25 before settling at 23,731.85. The India VIX reading of 15.71 suggests that traders are expecting a moderate level of movement in the coming sessions. This recent rally is part of a broader trend, with the index posting a +4.32% increase over the last five sessions and a +5.21% gain over the last 20 sessions.
Index closing levels, 3 November 2026
Index
Close
Change
Change %
Nifty Bank
55,454.30
+452.10
+0.82%
Nifty 50
23,731.85
+291.05
+1.24%
NIFTY Midcap 100
58,469.80
+486.40
+0.84%
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 3 Nov
Measure
Value
Last 5 sessions
+4.32%
Last 20 sessions
+5.21%
20-session high
23,731.85
20-session low
22,231.80
Below the 20-session high
At the high
Current run
4 sessions up in a row
Winners and losers
BSE Ltd. led the gainers, climbing +4.81% to ₹3658. Tata Consumer Products Ltd. followed with a +3.69% rise to ₹1066.9, supported by news of a 16% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit and a 13.90% increase in total consolidated income to ₹5,699.70 crore. Other notable gainers included HDFC Bank Ltd. at +3.53% and Nestle India Ltd. at +3.44%.
On the downside, Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. fell −3.51% to ₹258.3. Infosys Ltd. dropped −1.81% to ₹1140, while State Bank Of India declined −1.74% to ₹969.8. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. also saw a dip of −1.53% to ₹231.23.
Top gainers
Stock
Price
Change %
BSE Ltd.
₹3,658
+4.81%
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
₹1,066.9
+3.69%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
₹724.7
+3.53%
Nestle India Ltd.
₹1,236.1
+3.44%
Asian Paints Ltd.
₹2,420.5
+3.25%
Top losers
Stock
Price
Change %
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.
₹258.3
−3.51%
Infosys Ltd.
₹1,140
−1.81%
State Bank Of India
₹969.8
−1.74%
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.
₹231.23
−1.53%
Adani Enterprises Ltd.
₹2,588
−1.05%
Sector performance
Market breadth was dominated by gains in consumer-facing and financial sectors. Nifty FMCG led the pack with a +3.18% rise, followed by Nifty Realty at +2.12% and Nifty India Consumption at +1.85%. Nifty Financial Services gained +1.63% and Nifty Auto rose +1.47%. Conversely, Nifty PSU Bank lagged with a −1.37% decline, while Nifty CPSE and Nifty Metal fell −0.91% and −0.41% respectively.
Sector indices, 3 November 2026: the five best and five worst of 18
Sector index
Change %
Nifty FMCG
+3.18%
Nifty Realty
+2.12%
Nifty India Consumption
+1.85%
Nifty Financial Services
+1.63%
Nifty Auto
+1.47%
Nifty PSE
−0.23%
Nifty Energy
−0.40%
Nifty Metal
−0.41%
Nifty CPSE
−0.91%
Nifty PSU Bank
−1.37%
Where the big money went
Institutional activity showed a preference for buying in the most recent session. FIIs were net buyers at ₹3114.68 crore, while DIIs were net sellers at ₹392.2 crore. Over the last five sessions, FIIs have been net buyers of ₹10,882 crore, while DIIs have seen a net inflow of ₹108 crore.
FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
Session
FII net
DII net
2 Nov
+3,115
−392
30 Oct
+3,599
−818
29 Oct
−944
+1,924
28 Oct
+872
+643
27 Oct
+4,240
−1,250
Last 5 sessions
+10,882
+108
Under the radar
Market attention was drawn to stocks showing unusual volume or hitting 52-week milestones. VRL Logistics Ltd. surged +7.32% on volume 85.4x its 20-session average, while Trident Ltd. gained +8.28% on volume 75.2x the average. Other high-volume movers included Kitex Garments Ltd. at +14.97% and KRBL Ltd. at +10.40%. Meanwhile, KEC International Ltd. saw a sharp decline of −9.37%, hitting a 52-week low.
Touched a 52-week high (17 of 438 liquid stocks scanned)
Stock
Price
Change %
Welspun Living Ltd.
₹252.27
+4.10%
VRL Logistics Ltd.
₹299.2
+7.32%
Technocraft Ventures Ltd.
₹508
+13.53%
Tourism Finance Corporation Of India Ltd.
₹161.96
+2.53%
PVR Inox Ltd.
₹1,524.9
+0.81%
Touched a 52-week low (8 of 438)
Stock
Price
Change %
KEC International Ltd.
₹316.3
−9.37%
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.
₹61.57
−0.02%
Escorts Kubota Ltd.
₹2,443.6
+0.84%
MOIL Ltd.
₹202.94
−8.62%
Jain Resource Recycling Ltd.
₹271.3
−1.58%
Heavy volume against the 20-session average
Stock
Volume vs average
Change %
VRL Logistics Ltd.
85.4x
+7.32%
Trident Ltd.
75.2x
+8.28%
Kitex Garments Ltd.
46.4x
+14.97%
KRBL Ltd.
31.4x
+10.40%
Fusion Finance Ltd.
26.5x
+9.29%
What to watch tomorrow
Wednesday, 4 November, brings a busy calendar for investors. Results are due from 31 Nifty 500 companies, including Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Biocon Ltd., and Cummins India Ltd. Additionally, Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd. will close its IPO bidding process. Several stocks will trade ex-dividend or ex-bonus, including Asian Paints Ltd., Coal India Ltd., and Concord Biotech Ltd.
On the calendar for Wednesday, 4 November
Results due on Wednesday, 4 November (12 of 31 shown)
Company
Also considering a dividend
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.
—
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
—
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd.
Yes
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
Yes
Balkrishna Industries Ltd.
Yes
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.
Yes
Biocon Ltd.
—
Cummins India Ltd.
—
Dabur India Ltd.
Yes
Exide Industries Ltd.
—
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.
—
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd.
Yes
IPOs on the calendar
Company
What happens
Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd.
Price band ₹88 to ₹94
Last day to bid
Trading ex-date
Company
Event
Detail
Asian Paints Ltd.
dividend
₹5.75 per share
Coal India Ltd.
dividend
₹10.25 per share
Concord Biotech Ltd.
bonus
1:1
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.
dividend
₹5 per share
Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd.
dividend
₹5 per share
Keep an eye on whether the Nifty 50 can sustain this momentum above the 23,700 level as the results season progresses.