The Nifty 50 opens at 25,261.15, down 38 points from yesterday’s close. Markets start with caution as banking and financial sectors see early pressure.
The began the session on Friday, 13 November 2026, at 25,261.15, marking a decline of −38 points or −0.15% from its previous close of 25,299.35. This opening follows a period of notable momentum, with the index having closed at a 20-session high in the previous trading session after recording three consecutive days of gains.
Nifty 50
25,261.15
−0.15% · −38.20 pts
Day range
0–0
Opened 0.00
India VIX
16.62
+0.00% on the day
Last 5 sessions
+3.11%
Nifty 50 change
The 60-Second Version
Nifty 50 opened at 25,261.15, down −0.15%.
Nifty Bank slipped −0.14% to trade at 61,430.45.
Nifty Realty leads sector gains with a rise of +0.82%.
India VIX remains steady at 16.62, showing no change from the previous session.
Institutional investors net bought +56,331 crore over the last five sessions.
How the Market Opened
The Nifty 50 opened at 25,261.15, reflecting a −0.15% shift from the previous close. The Nifty Bank index also saw a negative start, opening at 61,430.45, which is a decline of −0.14%. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap 100 index opened at 62,033.85, posting a marginal change of −0.01%. The India VIX, which acts as a gauge for market volatility expectations, is currently at 16.62, showing +0.00% movement on the day. These openings occur against a backdrop where the Nifty 50 has seen a 20-session gain of +11.83%.
Index levels at the open, 13 November 2026
Index
Close
Change
Change %
NIFTY Midcap 100
62,033.85
−5.15
−0.01%
Nifty Bank
61,430.45
−88.05
−0.14%
Nifty 50
25,261.15
−38.20
−0.15%
Sectors at the
Market performance is varied across sectoral indices. Nifty Realty is currently the top performer with a gain of +0.82%, followed by Nifty Media at +0.44% and Nifty PSU Bank at +0.24%. Conversely, Nifty Metal is facing the most significant early pressure, down −0.32%. Other sectors showing weakness include Nifty FMCG at −0.17%, Nifty Chemicals Index at −0.15%, and Nifty Infrastructure at −0.14%.
Sector indices, 13 November 2026: the five best and five worst of 18
Sector index
Change %
Nifty Realty
+0.82%
Nifty Media
+0.44%
Nifty PSU Bank
+0.24%
Nifty IT
+0.18%
Nifty CPSE
+0.17%
Nifty Infrastructure
−0.14%
Nifty Bank
−0.14%
Nifty Chemicals Index
−0.15%
Nifty FMCG
−0.17%
Nifty Metal
−0.32%
What Yesterday Left Behind
Institutional activity has been robust 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. In the latest session, FIIs net bought +14,974.68 crore, while DIIs were net sellers at −10,444.54 crore. Notably, HDFC Bank Ltd. and State Bank Of India have both touched 52-week lows in early trade.
FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
Session
FII net
DII 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
Touched a 52-week low (2 of 2)
Stock
Price
Change %
HDFC Bank Ltd.
₹812.3
+0.00%
State Bank Of India
₹1,086.5
+0.00%
What to Watch Today
Investors are monitoring 18 Nifty 500 companies reporting results today, including Eicher Motors Ltd., Godrej Industries Ltd., and Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. Additionally, several companies are trading ex-dividend today, including The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. at 14.4 per share, Computer Age Management Services Ltd. at 3.25 per share, and Emami Ltd. at 5 per share. Observe the Nifty 50’s ability to hold the 25,261 level over the next 30 minutes.
On the calendar today, Friday, 13 November
Results due on Friday, 13 November (12 of 18 shown)
Company
Also considering a dividend
Black Box Ltd.
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Belrise Industries Ltd.
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Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.
