Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Closes At 23,810 As Institutional Buying Momentum Continues Into Wednesday | 04 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 ended at 23,810.85, marking a four-session winning streak. Investors now look to today’s corporate results and dividend ex-dates for.
Based on 03 November 2026 closing prices, the concluded the session at 23,810.85, reflecting a robust gain of +1.58%. This performance marks the fourth consecutive session of gains, setting a positive tone as the market prepares for the Wednesday, 04 November 2026 opening bell.
The 60-Second Version
- The Nifty 50 index rose +370 points to close at 23,810.85.
- Nifty Bank gained +0.98%, adding +538 points to finish at 55,540.05.
- FIIs were net buyers of ₹6,836.81 crore in the latest session.
- Thirty-one Nifty 500 companies are scheduled to report their results today.
- Five major companies, including Asian Paints and Coal India, trade ex-dividend or ex-bonus today.
How Yesterday Ended
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,810.85, which represents a 20-session high. Over the last five sessions, the index has climbed +4.66%, while the 20-session performance shows a gain of +5.56%. The index range spanned from a 20-session low of 22,231.80 to the current peak, showing strong upward momentum across the recent trading period.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Bank | 55,540.05 | +537.85 | +0.98% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,810.85 | +370.05 | +1.58% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 58,596.25 | +612.85 | +1.06% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +4.66% |
| Last 20 sessions | +5.56% |
| 20-session high | 23,810.85 |
| 20-session low | 22,231.80 |
| Below the 20-session high | At the high |
| Current run | 4 sessions up in a row |
The Money Trail
Institutional activity remained heavily tilted toward the buy side in the latest session. (FIIs) recorded a net inflow of ₹6,836.81 crore, while (DIIs) showed a net outflow of ₹3,678.85 crore. Over the last five sessions, FIIs have accumulated a net total of ₹13,478 crore, whereas DIIs have seen a net outflow of ₹2,321 crore.
| Session | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | +6,837 | −3,679 |
| 2 Nov | +3,115 | −392 |
| 30 Oct | +3,599 | −818 |
| 29 Oct | −944 | +1,924 |
| 28 Oct | +872 | +643 |
| Last 5 sessions | +13,478 | −2,321 |
Stocks In Focus
Ltd. led the gainers, rising +5.03% to ₹3,665.7. Other notable performers included Nestle India Ltd. at +4.47%, Tata Consumer Products Ltd. at +4.29%, Asian Paints Ltd. at +3.99%, and Bharti Airtel Ltd. at +3.77%. Conversely, Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. saw the sharpest decline, falling −3.04% to ₹259.55. State Bank Of India dropped −1.70%, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. fell −1.13%, Infosys Ltd. retreated −1.11%, and Adani Enterprises Ltd. slipped −0.84%.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| BSE Ltd. | ₹3,665.7 | +5.03% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | ₹1,248.4 | +4.47% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | ₹1,073 | +4.29% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. | ₹2,437.8 | +3.99% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | ₹2,065 | +3.77% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | ₹259.55 | −3.04% |
| State Bank Of India | ₹970.25 | −1.70% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | ₹232.17 | −1.13% |
| Infosys Ltd. | ₹1,148.1 | −1.11% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | ₹2,593.3 | −0.84% |
Sectors To Watch
Sectoral performance was largely positive, with the exception of the laggard index, which fell −1.27%. Leading the gains were the top-performing sector at +3.65%, followed by the next sector at +2.33%. Other sectors showed moderate gains, including the third sector at +1.84%, the fourth at +1.71%, the fifth at +0.42%, and the sixth at +0.34%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| +3.65% | |
| +2.33% | |
| +1.84% | |
| +1.71% | |
| +0.42% | |
| +0.34% | |
| −1.27% |
Today On The Calendar
Today, 31 Nifty 500 companies are set to hold board meetings to discuss financial results, including Afcons Infrastructure Ltd., Apollo Tyres Ltd., Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd., Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Balkrishna Industries Ltd., Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd., Biocon Ltd., and Cummins India Ltd. Additionally, the for Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd. closes for bidding today with a price band of ₹88 to ₹94. Several companies are trading ex-date today, including Asian Paints Ltd. (dividend ₹5.75), Coal India Ltd. (dividend ₹10.25), Concord Biotech Ltd. (bonus 1:1), Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (dividend ₹5), and Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd. (dividend ₹5).
On the calendar today, Wednesday, 4 November
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. | — |
| Apollo Tyres Ltd. | — |
| Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. | Yes |
| Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. | Yes |
| Balkrishna Industries Ltd. | Yes |
| Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. | Yes |
| Biocon Ltd. | — |
| Cummins India Ltd. | — |
| Dabur India Ltd. | Yes |
| Exide Industries Ltd. | — |
| Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. | — |
| Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. | Yes |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Vedant Poly Fabs Ltd.
Price band ₹88 to ₹94
| Last day to bid |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Paints Ltd. | dividend | ₹5.75 per share |
| Coal India Ltd. | dividend | ₹10.25 per share |
| Concord Biotech Ltd. | bonus | 1:1 |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | dividend | ₹5 per share |
| Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd. | dividend | ₹5 per share |
Investors will be monitoring whether the Nifty 50 can sustain its position at the 20-session high of 23,810.85 when the market opens at 9:15 AM.