Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 closed at 24,986 as markets prepare for Monday trading session | 09 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 ended at 24,986.40 on Friday. Investors now look to today’s corporate results and IPO listings as the market prepares for the 9:15 AM opening.
The closed at 24,986.40 on 08 November 2026, reflecting a modest decline as participants balanced recent gains against sector-specific pressures. With the market currently closed, the focus shifts to how these closing levels influence sentiment as we head into the 9:15 AM opening bell.
The 60-Second Version
- The Nifty 50 retreated by -44 points, closing at 24,986.40.
- Nifty Pharma outperformed with a gain of +1.74%.
- were net buyers, adding ₹3,114.68 crore in the last session.
- Dabur India Ltd. goes ex-dividend today with a payout of ₹3.5 per share.
- Two Nifty 500 companies, Olectra Greentech Ltd. and Whirlpool Of India Ltd., report results today.
How Yesterday Ended
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,986.40, marking a -0.18% dip in the last session. This move follows a strong recent performance, with the index up 6.59% over the last five sessions and 10.95% over the last 20 sessions. The index is currently trading just 0.18% below its 20-session high of 25,030.35, suggesting that despite the recent single-session decline, the broader momentum remains elevated.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,688.15 | +81.50 | +0.13% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,850.65 | −235.35 | −0.40% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,986.40 | −43.95 | −0.18% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +6.59% |
| Last 20 sessions | +10.95% |
| 20-session high | 25,030.35 |
| 20-session low | 22,363.35 |
| Below the 20-session high | 0.18% |
| Current run | 1 session down in a row |
The Money Trail
Institutional activity remains a critical driver for market direction. Over the last five sessions, Foreign Institutional Investors have been net buyers to the tune of ₹45,960 crore. In the most recent session, FIIs added a net ₹3,114.68 crore, while were net sellers of ₹392.2 crore.
| Session | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov | +13,750 | −5,969 |
| 5 Nov | +14,975 | −10,445 |
| 4 Nov | +7,284 | −3,712 |
| 3 Nov | +6,837 | −3,679 |
| 2 Nov | +3,115 | −392 |
| Last 5 sessions | +45,960 | −24,197 |
Stocks in Focus
Market participation was mixed across individual equities. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. led the gains, rising +2.96% to close at ₹1915, followed by Tata Steel Ltd. which climbed +2.09% to ₹190.2. Other notable gainers included Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. at +1.31% and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. at +1.13%. On the downside, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. fell -1.11%, while Interglobe Aviation Ltd. dropped -1.07%. Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Infosys Ltd. also saw selling pressure, declining -1.03% and -0.83% respectively.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | ₹1,915 | +2.96% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | ₹190.2 | +2.09% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | ₹234.8 | +1.31% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | ₹295.3 | +1.13% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | ₹1,949.3 | +0.66% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ₹1,764.2 | −1.11% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | ₹5,417.3 | −1.07% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | ₹2,085.5 | −1.03% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | ₹926 | −0.86% |
| Infosys Ltd. | ₹1,171.6 | −0.83% |
Sectors to Watch
Sectoral performance showed a clear divergence in appetite. Nifty Pharma was the standout performer, surging +1.74%. Nifty Auto also managed a slight gain of +0.11%. Conversely, Nifty Realty faced the most significant selling pressure, falling -0.65%. Nifty Financial Services dropped -0.38%, Nifty IT declined -0.33%, Nifty PSU Bank slipped -0.32%, and Nifty FMCG closed lower by -0.12%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty Pharma | +1.74% |
| Nifty Auto | +0.11% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.12% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −0.32% |
| Nifty IT | −0.33% |
| Nifty Financial Services | −0.38% |
| Nifty Realty | −0.65% |
Today on the Calendar
Today, Monday, 09 November 2026, brings several events that may influence intraday volatility. Olectra Greentech Ltd. and Whirlpool Of India Ltd. are scheduled to hold board meetings to discuss their financial results. Additionally, Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd. makes its market debut today following an with a price band of ₹88 to ₹94. Investors should also note that Dabur India Ltd. trades ex-dividend, with a payout of ₹3.5 per share.
On the calendar today, Monday, 9 November
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Olectra Greentech Ltd. | — |
| Whirlpool Of India Ltd. | — |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd.
Price band ₹88 to ₹94
| Lists on the exchanges |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Dabur India Ltd. | dividend | ₹3.5 per share |
As the market approaches the 9:15 AM open, traders will be monitoring whether the index can reclaim its 20-session high of 25,030.35 or if the recent selling pressure in major sectors like Financial Services and Realty persists.