The Nifty 50 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.

Nifty 50
24,986.40
−0.18% · −43.95 pts
Last 5 sessions
+6.59%
Nifty 50 change

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%.
  • Foreign Institutional Investors 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 closing levels, previous session, 8 November 2026
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

Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 8 Nov
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 Domestic Institutional Investors were net sellers of ₹392.2 crore.

FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
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.

Top gainers
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%
Top losers
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 indices, 8 November 2026, best first
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 IPO 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

Results due on Monday, 9 November
Company Also considering a dividend
Olectra Greentech Ltd. —
Whirlpool Of India Ltd. —
IPOs on the calendar
Company What happens
Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd.

Price band ₹88 to ₹94
 Lists on the exchanges
Trading ex-date
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.