The Nifty 50 ended at 24,542.20, marking a strong gain of 2.43%. Investors pushed prices higher across the board, extending a six-session winning streak.
The Indian markets finished Thursday, 05 November 2026, on a high note, with the climbing to a 20-session high. It was a day of broad-based momentum that saw indices across the spectrum close in positive territory.
Nifty 50
24,542.20
+2.43% · +581.60 pts
Day range
24,296–24,580
Opened 24,378.05
India VIX
15.53
+2.27% on the day
Last 5 sessions
+7.00%
Nifty 50 change
The day in 60 seconds
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,542.20, a gain of +2.43%.
Nifty Bank outperformed, jumping +3.32% to settle at 57,769.35.
Nifty Midcap 100 rose +1.87%, closing at 60,616.05.
The India VIX increased by +2.27%, ending the day at 15.53.
The session story
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,378.05 and navigated a range between 24,296.30 and 24,579.90 before settling at 24,542.20. The India VIX, a gauge of how much movement traders expect in the market, rose to 15.53, suggesting a slight increase in anticipated volatility despite the upward trend. This session marks the sixth consecutive day of gains, bringing the index to its 20-session high and reflecting a strong recovery from the 20-session low of 22,231.80.
Index closing levels, 5 November 2026
Index
Close
Change
Change %
Nifty Bank
57,769.35
+1,855.75
+3.32%
Nifty 50
24,542.20
+581.60
+2.43%
NIFTY Midcap 100
60,616.05
+1,110.55
+1.87%
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 5 Nov
Measure
Value
Last 5 sessions
+7.00%
Last 20 sessions
+8.58%
20-session high
24,542.20
20-session low
22,231.80
Below the 20-session high
At the high
Current run
6 sessions up in a row
Winners and losers
Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) led the gainers with a rise of +7.64% following reports that its Q2 consolidated net profit rose 29%. Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) followed with a gain of +6.07% after its consolidated net profit jumped 59% in Q2. Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) climbed +5.62% as its consolidated net loss narrowed.
On the downside, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) fell −2.69%, while Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) dropped −2.04%. NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) also saw a decline of −1.63%.
The rally was led by Nifty Auto at +4.14% and Nifty Financial Services at +3.99%. Nifty Realty followed with a gain of +3.55%, while Nifty Bank added +3.33% and Nifty PSU Bank rose +3.12%. Other sectors including Nifty IT +2.42%, Nifty India Consumption +1.94%, Nifty Pharma +1.01%, Nifty Metal +0.86%, Nifty Healthcare Index +0.70%, Nifty Infrastructure +0.62%, Nifty FMCG +0.45%, and Nifty Oil & Gas +0.33% also finished in the green.
Sector indices, 5 November 2026: the five best and five worst of 18
Sector index
Change %
Nifty Auto
+4.14%
Nifty Financial Services
+3.99%
Nifty Realty
+3.55%
Nifty Bank
+3.33%
Nifty PSU Bank
+3.12%
Nifty PSE
−0.02%
Nifty Energy
−0.53%
Nifty Chemicals Index
−0.70%
Nifty Media
−0.96%
Nifty CPSE
−1.04%
Where the big money went
Institutional activity remained a key focus, with FIIs continuing their buying streak. FIIs recorded a net inflow of ₹7,284.03 crore today, while DIIs were net sellers at ₹3,712.23 crore. Over the last five sessions, FIIs have been net buyers of ₹19,890 crore, while DIIs have been net sellers of ₹6,676 crore.
and net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
Session
FII net
DII net
4 Nov
+7,284
−3,712
3 Nov
+6,837
−3,679
2 Nov
+3,115
−392
30 Oct
+3,599
−818
29 Oct
−944
+1,924
Last 5 sessions
+19,890
−6,676
Under the radar
Market activity was notable in several stocks. TARC Ltd. saw a volume shocker at 75.6x its 20-session average, rising +10.92%. Lenskart Solutions Ltd. touched a 52-week high at ₹719.45, gaining +4.31%, while Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. hit a 52-week low at ₹180.04, falling −12.72%.
Touched a 52-week high (33 of 520 liquid stocks scanned)
Stock
Price
Change %
Lenskart Solutions Ltd.
₹719.45
+4.31%
Saregama India Ltd.
₹629.8
−1.10%
PDS Ltd.
₹407.3
+13.30%
LG Electronics India Ltd.
₹1,776.1
+4.96%
Rolex Rings Ltd
₹204.05
+8.07%
Touched a 52-week low (3 of 520)
Stock
Price
Change %
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd.
₹180.04
−12.72%
Safari Industries (India) Ltd.
₹1,249.4
+3.25%
AIA Engineering Ltd.
₹3,201.7
−0.56%
Heavy volume against the 20-session average
Stock
vs average
Change %
TARC Ltd.
75.6x
+10.92%
Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd.
39.1x
+8.34%
Gyftr Ltd.
24.2x
+14.96%
Amagi Media Labs Ltd.
18.4x
−2.35%
Pokarna Ltd.
17.4x
+20.00%
What to watch tomorrow
Friday, 06 November, features results from 17 Nifty 500 companies, including Coromandel International Ltd., Data Patterns (India) Ltd., and Elgi Equipments Ltd. Additionally, several companies will trade ex-dividend, including NTPC Ltd., Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd., and Petronet LNG Ltd.
On the calendar for Friday, 6 November
Results due on Friday, 6 November (12 of 17 shown)
Company
Also considering a dividend
Anupam Rasayan India Ltd.
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Aster DM Quality Care Ltd.
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Azad Engineering Ltd.
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Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd.
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Cohance Lifesciences Ltd.
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Coromandel International Ltd.
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Data Patterns (India) Ltd.
—
Elgi Equipments Ltd.
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The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd.
Yes
Gland Pharma Ltd.
—
Hindalco Industries Ltd.
—
Honasa Consumer Ltd.
—
Trading ex-date
Company
Event
Detail
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd.
dividend
₹4.3 per share
Gabriel India Ltd.
dividend
₹2.15 per share
Laurus Labs Ltd.
dividend
₹1 per share
National Aluminium Company Ltd.
dividend
₹4.5 per share
Info Edge (India) Ltd.
dividend
₹3 per share
NTPC Ltd.
dividend
₹3 per share
Petronet LNG Ltd.
dividend
₹7 per share
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.
dividend
₹3 per share
Keep an eye on whether the index can maintain its momentum above the 24,500 level in the coming session.
