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Market Highlights: Nifty 50 trades at 25,145 as banking and financial sectors lead midday decline | 13 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

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Nifty 50 trades at 25,145 as banking and financial sectors lead midday decline

Key Highlights

As of Friday, 13 November 2026, the Nifty 50 hovers near 25,145, down 0.61%. Selling pressure in financial services and auto stocks dominates the afternoon.

As of Friday, 13 November 2026, intraday, the is trading at 25,145, marking a decline of -0.61% or -154 points. The market session is currently active, with the index fluctuating between an opening of 25,209.85 and a low of 25,077.55.

Nifty 50
25,145.00
−0.61% · −154.35 pts
Day range
25,078–25,246
Opened 25,209.85
India VIX
16.16
−2.74% on the day
Last 5 sessions
+3.11%
Nifty 50 change

The 60-Second Version

  • The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 25,145, reflecting a session decline of -0.61%.
  • The Nifty Bank index is facing significant pressure, down -0.88%.
  • India VIX, which measures market volatility, has dropped by -2.74% to reach 16.16.
  • Institutional activity over the last five sessions shows net inflows of +56,331 crore against outflows of -38,351 crore.
  • Several companies including Eicher Motors Ltd. and Gillette India Ltd. are holding board meetings today.

How the Indices are Trading

The broader market sentiment remains cautious today. The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 25,145, retreating from its recent 20-session high of 25,299.35. This follows a strong trend where the index recorded gains in three consecutive sessions. The Nifty Bank is down -0.88% at 60,979.65, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index is trading at 61,949.25, down -0.14%. The India VIX currently sits at 16.16, showing a decline of -2.74%, which suggests a cooling of expected market volatility despite the downward pressure on major indices.

Index levels, mid-session, 13 November 2026
IndexCloseChangeChange %
NIFTY Midcap 10061,949.25−89.75−0.14%
Nifty Bank60,979.65−538.85−0.88%
Nifty 5025,145.00−154.35−0.61%

Nifty 50: the bigger picture

Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 12 Nov
MeasureValue
Last 5 sessions+3.11%
Last 20 sessions+11.83%
20-session high25,299.35
20-session low22,600.00
Below the 20-session highAt the high
Current run3 sessions up in a row

Who is Leading and Lagging

Sectoral performance shows a clear divide. Nifty Energy is the best performer with a gain of +0.49%, followed by Nifty Healthcare Index at +0.13% and Nifty Pharma at +0.09%. Conversely, Nifty Financial Services is the worst performer, falling -1.06%, with Nifty Auto down -0.89% and Nifty Realty sliding -0.86%.

Among individual stocks, Bharti Airtel Ltd. leads the gainers, up +0.76% at ₹2111.9, followed by Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. at +0.73%. Shriram Finance Ltd. is the top loser, dropping -3.15% to ₹972.2, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. has fallen -1.78%.

Sector indices, 13 November 2026: the five best and five worst of 18
Sector indexChange %
Nifty Energy+0.49%
Nifty Healthcare Index+0.13%
Nifty Pharma+0.09%
Nifty Infrastructure+0.02%
Nifty FMCG−0.11%
Nifty Metal−0.77%
Nifty Realty−0.86%
Nifty Bank−0.88%
Nifty Auto−0.89%
Nifty Financial Services−1.06%
Top gainers
StockPriceChange %
Bharti Airtel Ltd.₹2,111.9+0.76%
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.₹226.15+0.73%
Nestle India Ltd.₹1,270.1+0.73%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.₹8,576.5+0.72%
Eicher Motors Ltd.₹7,589+0.53%
Top losers
StockPriceChange %
Shriram Finance Ltd.₹972.2−3.15%
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.₹291.95−1.78%
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.₹306−1.77%
Bajaj Finserv Ltd.₹1,858.4−1.52%
Hindalco Industries Ltd.₹949.35−1.52%

Under the Hood

Market activity highlights specific movements in stocks hitting 52-week extremes. Multi Commodity Of India Ltd. touched a 52-week high, trading at ₹3,689 with a +1.77% gain. In contrast, Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd. hit a 52-week low at ₹375.95, down -5.81%. shockers are also notable, with MSTC Ltd. seeing volume at 18.1x its 20-session average, driving a +20.00% increase in its share price.

Touched a 52-week high (32 of 429 liquid stocks scanned)
StockPriceChange %
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd.₹701.3−1.35%
Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd.₹3,689+1.77%
Cupid Ltd.₹370.1−3.82%
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd.₹225.01+1.51%
Punjab National Bank₹143.77+1.40%
Touched a 52-week low (3 of 429)
StockPriceChange %
Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd.₹375.95−5.81%
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd.₹172.07−2.32%
VIP Industries Ltd.₹238.35−3.40%
Heavy volume against the 20-session average
StockVolume vs averageChange %
MSTC Ltd.18.1x+20.00%
MMTC Ltd.15.9x+4.01%
Amber Enterprises India Ltd.9.3x+8.65%
Archean Chemical Industries Ltd.8.2x+7.59%
TD Power Systems Ltd.7.5x+5.48%

The Money Side

Institutional flows continue to show a divergence between foreign and domestic participants. Over the last five sessions, FIIs have been net buyers to the tune of +56,331 crore, while DIIs have been net sellers, offloading -38,351 crore. This liquidity dynamic remains a key monitorable for market participants as the session progresses.

FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
SessionFII netDII net
12 Nov+7,831−6,331
11 Nov+12,563−8,435
9 Nov+7,212−7,173
6 Nov+13,750−5,969
5 Nov+14,975−10,445
Last 5 sessions+56,331−38,351

The Rest of the Day

Corporate activity remains focused on earnings and dividend distributions. Today, 18 Nifty 500 companies are holding board meetings to discuss results, including Eicher Motors Ltd., Gillette India Ltd., and Godrej Industries Ltd. Additionally, several stocks are trading ex-dividend today, including Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. at ₹2 per share, Astral Ltd. at ₹1.5 per share, and The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. at ₹14.4 per share.

On the calendar today, Friday, 13 November

Results due on Friday, 13 November (12 of 18 shown)
CompanyAlso considering a dividend
Black Box Ltd.—
Belrise Industries Ltd.—
Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.—
Eicher Motors Ltd.—
E.I.D. – Parry (India) Ltd.—
Gillette India Ltd.—
Godrej Industries Ltd.—
Godawari Power And Ispat Ltd.—
Grasim Industries Ltd.—
Inox Wind Ltd.—
ITI Ltd.—
Jupiter Wagons Ltd.—
Trading ex-date
CompanyEventDetail
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd.dividend₹2 per share
Astral Ltd.dividend₹1.5 per share
Computer Age Management Services Ltd.dividend₹3.25 per share
Emami Ltd.dividend₹5 per share
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd.dividend₹14.4 per share

The current market data reflects a cautious mood as investors weigh sectoral weakness against institutional liquidity trends.