As of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 is trading at 23,739.55, reflecting a gain of +1.27% or +299 points. The index has navigated a trading range between 23,482.80 and 23,746.25 so far, maintaining a positive trajectory as the session progresses toward the afternoon.
The 60-Second Version
- The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 23,739.55, marking a robust gain of +1.27%.
- Nifty Bank is outperforming, rising +1.24% to trade at 55,683.70.
- BSE Ltd. leads the gainers with a +5.27% surge, while Infosys Ltd. faces pressure, down −1.93%.
- The India VIX, which measures market volatility, is up +3.56% to 16.05.
How The Indices Are Trading
The broader market sentiment remains buoyed by a consistent upward trend. The Nifty 50 is currently hovering near its session high, supported by a three-session winning streak and a strong performance over the last 20 sessions, where it gained 4.54%. The India VIX, a gauge of expected market volatility, is trading at 16.05, indicating a +3.56% increase in sentiment tension. Nifty Midcap 100 is also participating in the rally, currently trading at 58,508.95, up +0.91%.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Bank | 55,683.70 | +681.50 | +1.24% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,739.55 | +298.75 | +1.27% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 58,508.95 | +525.55 | +0.91% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +3.02% |
| Last 20 sessions | +4.54% |
| 20-session high | 23,440.80 |
| 20-session low | 22,231.80 |
| Below the 20-session high | At the high |
| Current run | 3 sessions up in a row |
Who Is Leading And Lagging
Sectoral performance shows a clear preference for consumption and financial services today. Nifty FMCG leads the pack with a +2.46% gain, followed by Nifty Realty at +2.07% and Nifty Financial Services at +1.94%. Conversely, Nifty CPSE is the weakest performer, down −0.84%, alongside Nifty Metal which has slipped −0.39%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty FMCG | +2.46% |
| Nifty Realty | +2.07% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +1.94% |
| Nifty India Consumption | +1.65% |
| Nifty Auto | +1.36% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −0.11% |
| Nifty PSE | −0.20% |
| Nifty Energy | −0.31% |
| Nifty Metal | −0.39% |
| Nifty CPSE | −0.84% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| BSE Ltd. | ₹3,674 | +5.27% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | ₹2,078.8 | +4.47% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | ₹1,061 | +3.12% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | ₹721.55 | +3.08% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | ₹1,429.8 | +3.06% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys Ltd. | ₹1,138.6 | −1.93% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | ₹230.93 | −1.66% |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | ₹263.95 | −1.40% |
| NTPC Ltd. | ₹318.6 | −1.36% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | ₹1,289.6 | −0.80% |
Under The Hood
Market activity is highlighted by significant movements in specific stocks. VRL Logistics Ltd. is seeing a volume shocker at 70.4x its 20-session average, with the stock price up +8.68%. Meanwhile, KEC International Ltd. is experiencing a sharp decline, down −10.03%, touching a 52-week low. Investors are closely monitoring these volume spikes as they often precede sustained price trends.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd. | ₹3,520 | +8.34% |
| Welspun Living Ltd. | ₹253.94 | +4.79% |
| Eternal Ltd. | ₹348.55 | +1.32% |
| Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. | ₹9,956 | +0.11% |
| VRL Logistics Ltd. | ₹303 | +8.68% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| KEC International Ltd. | ₹314 | −10.03% |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. | ₹61.47 | −0.18% |
| Escorts Kubota Ltd. | ₹2,429.2 | +0.25% |
| Jain Resource Recycling Ltd. | ₹278.5 | +1.03% |
| Digitide Solutions Ltd. | ₹62.19 | −2.17% |
| Stock | Volume vs average | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| VRL Logistics Ltd. | 70.4x | +8.68% |
| Trident Ltd. | 63.3x | +5.40% |
| Kitex Garments Ltd. | 40.2x | +15.16% |
| KRBL Ltd. | 27.0x | +8.69% |
| Fusion Finance Ltd. | 22.9x | +7.80% |
The Money Side
Institutional flows over the last five sessions show a net positive trend, with FIIs injecting a net of ₹10,882 crore and DIIs adding a net of ₹108 crore. This institutional backing provides a foundation for the current market levels. Recent daily data shows FIIs were net buyers of ₹3,114.68 crore as of 2 November, while DIIs were net sellers of ₹392.2 crore.
| 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 |
The Rest Of The Day
Today is a busy day for corporate actions and primary market activity. Several companies are holding result board meetings, including Bajaj Finserv Ltd., Bata India Ltd., and BLS International Services Ltd. Multiple IPOs are closing for bidding today, specifically Johnsoncab Electricals Ltd., Vectras Enprocon Ltd., Maxwell Engineering Solutions Ltd., and HGS (India) Ltd. Additionally, investors should note that today is the ex-dividend date for stocks including Infosys Ltd. at ₹26 per share and Gravita India Ltd. at ₹7.7 per share.
On the calendar today, Tuesday, 3 November
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| AIA Engineering Ltd. | — |
| Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd. | — |
| Anthem Biosciences Ltd. | — |
| Asahi India Glass Ltd. | — |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | — |
| Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd. | — |
| Bata India Ltd. | — |
| BLS International Services Ltd. | — |
| Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd. | Yes |
| Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd. | — |
| Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | — |
| Endurance Technologies Ltd. | — |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Johnsoncab Electricals Ltd.
Price band ₹190 to ₹200
|
Last day to bid |
| Vectras Enprocon Ltd.
Price band ₹99 to ₹105
|
Last day to bid |
| Maxwell Engineering Solutions Ltd.
Price band ₹150 to ₹158
|
Last day to bid |
| HGS (India) Ltd.
Price band ₹114 to ₹120
|
Last day to bid |
| BLS Polymers Ltd.
Price band ₹142 to ₹150
|
Lists on the exchanges |
| SFC Environmental Technologies Ltd.
Price band ₹313 to ₹330
|
Lists on the exchanges |
| Wiscon Industries Ltd.
Price band ₹194 to ₹204
|
Lists on the exchanges |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gravita India Ltd. | dividend | ₹7.7 per share |
| Infosys Ltd. | dividend | ₹26 per share |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. | dividend | ₹5 per share |
| RR Kabel Ltd. | dividend | ₹6.5 per share |
The data suggests a market characterized by strong conviction in consumption and financial stocks, with participants actively adjusting portfolios ahead of corporate results.