The Indian equity markets concluded Thursday’s session on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 index settling at 25,299.35. Based on 12 November 2026 closing prices, the market enters Friday’s trade with significant momentum, supported by a consistent trend of institutional inflows that have bolstered sentiment over the past five sessions.
The 60-Second Version
- The Nifty 50 index finished the session at 25,299.35, marking a gain of +0.18%.
- Banking stocks led the charge, with the Nifty Bank index climbing +1.19% to reach 61,518.50.
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) remained net buyers, injecting a total of ₹56,331 crore over the last five sessions.
- The Nifty Realty sector outperformed the broader market, posting a sharp gain of +4.51%.
- Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) recorded a net outflow of ₹38,351 crore during the same five-day period.
How Yesterday Ended
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35, representing a steady performance that places the index at its 20-session high. This marks the third consecutive session of gains for the benchmark index. Over the last five sessions, the Nifty 50 has appreciated by +3.11%, while the 20-session performance shows a robust growth of +11.83%. The index has traded within a range of 22,600.00 to 25,299.35 during this 20-session window.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 62,039.00 | +519.90 | +0.85% |
| Nifty Bank | 61,518.50 | +726.10 | +1.19% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,299.35 | +44.30 | +0.18% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +3.11% |
| Last 20 sessions | +11.83% |
| 20-session high | 25,299.35 |
| 20-session low | 22,600.00 |
| Below the 20-session high | At the high |
| Current run | 3 sessions up in a row |
The Money Trail
Institutional activity remains a key driver for current market direction. In the most recent session, FIIs were net buyers to the tune of ₹7,830.6 crore, while DIIs were net sellers at ₹6,331.17 crore. Over the last five trading sessions, the cumulative net inflow from FIIs has reached ₹56,331 crore, providing substantial liquidity to the markets. Conversely, DIIs have been net sellers, with a cumulative outflow of ₹38,351 crore during the same period.
| 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 |
Stocks in Focus
Market leadership was concentrated in the financial and insurance sectors during Thursday’s trading. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) emerged as a top performer with a gain of +4.23% to close at ₹597.8. Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) followed with a +3.58% rise to ₹1003.8, while Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) climbed +3.36% to ₹1115. State Bank Of India (SBIN) also saw positive movement, rising +2.38% to ₹1086.5.
On the downside, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) faced selling pressure, dropping −4.39% to ₹224.5. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) declined −2.39% to ₹1974, and Nestle India Ltd. (NESTLEIND) fell −2.10% to ₹1260.9. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) also recorded losses of −1.90% and −1.63% respectively.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ₹597.8 | +4.23% |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | ₹1,003.8 | +3.58% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | ₹1,115 | +3.36% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ₹1,819.5 | +2.97% |
| State Bank Of India | ₹1,086.5 | +2.38% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | ₹224.5 | −4.39% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | ₹1,974 | −2.39% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | ₹1,260.9 | −2.10% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | ₹3,399 | −1.90% |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | ₹259.45 | −1.63% |
Sectors to Watch
Sectoral performance was highly divergent. The Nifty Realty index led the gains with a significant move of +4.51%. Banking and financial sectors also showed strength, as the Nifty PSU Bank index rose +1.51% and the Nifty Financial Services index added +1.42%. In contrast, the Nifty Auto index lagged with a decline of −1.02%, followed by the Nifty FMCG index at −0.74%, Nifty IT at −0.41%, and Nifty Pharma at −0.35%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty Realty | +4.51% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | +1.51% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +1.42% |
| Nifty Pharma | −0.35% |
| Nifty IT | −0.41% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.74% |
| Nifty Auto | −1.02% |
Today on the Calendar
Investors should note that 18 Nifty 500 companies are scheduled to hold board meetings today to discuss financial results, 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, Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. at ₹2 per share, Astral Ltd. at ₹1.5 per share, and Emami Ltd. at ₹5 per share.
On the calendar today, Friday, 13 November
| Company | Also 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. | — |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
As the market prepares for the 9:15 AM open, participants will be observing whether the index can maintain its position at the 20-session high of 25,299.35 amid ongoing institutional flows.