Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 closes at 23,960 as market momentum sustains five-day winning streak | 05 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 ended at 23,960.60 on Wednesday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains. Investors now look to today’s results and IPO activity at 9:15.
The Indian equity markets maintained their upward trajectory on Wednesday, with the closing at 23,960.60. This performance marks the fifth consecutive session of gains, setting a positive tone as traders prepare for the Thursday, 05 November 2026 session.
The 60-Second Version
- The Nifty 50 index rose +150 points, closing at 23,960.60.
- (FII) net bought ₹7,284.03 crore on 04 November 2026.
- (DII) net sold −3,712.23 crore in the same session.
- Thirty-nine Nifty 500 companies are scheduled to report results today.
How Yesterday Ended
The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,960.60, reflecting a gain of +0.63%. This closing level represents the 20-session high, underscoring the strength of the current rally. Over the last five sessions, the index has climbed +5.56%, while the 20-session performance shows a gain of +5.20%. The market has now posted five consecutive days of positive closes.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Bank | 55,913.60 | +373.55 | +0.67% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,960.60 | +149.75 | +0.63% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59,505.50 | +909.25 | +1.55% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +5.56% |
| Last 20 sessions | +5.20% |
| 20-session high | 23,960.60 |
| 20-session low | 22,231.80 |
| Below the 20-session high | At the high |
| Current run | 5 sessions up in a row |
The Money Trail
Institutional activity remained heavy, with FIIs continuing their buying spree. On 04 November 2026, FIIs net bought ₹7,284.03 crore, while DIIs net sold −3,712.23 crore. Across the last five sessions, FIIs have accumulated a net total of ₹19,890 crore, whereas DIIs have seen a net outflow of −6,676 crore.
| Session | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | +7,284 | −3,712 |
| 3 Nov | +6,837 | −3,679 |
| 2 Nov | +3,115 | −392 |
| 30 Oct | +3,599 | −818 |
| 29 Oct | −944 | +1,924 |
| Last 5 sessions | +19,890 | −6,676 |
Stocks in Focus
The session saw significant movement among key constituents. Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) led the gains, rising +4.71% to ₹398. Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) followed with a +4.47% increase to ₹2709.2, while Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) climbed +4.22% to ₹4754.4. Conversely, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) faced selling pressure, dropping −2.52% to ₹2436, and HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTECH) fell −2.37% to ₹1405.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | ₹398 | +4.71% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | ₹2,709.2 | +4.47% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | ₹4,754.4 | +4.22% |
| JIO Financial Services Ltd. | ₹222.27 | +3.73% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | ₹927.15 | +3.53% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | ₹2,436 | −2.52% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | ₹1,405 | −2.37% |
| Coal India Ltd. | ₹399.65 | −2.05% |
| Ltd. | ₹3,601.5 | −1.75% |
| Infosys Ltd. | ₹1,128.2 | −1.73% |
Sectors to Watch
Sectoral performance was varied, with the top-performing sector index posting a gain of +2.85%. Other notable performers included sector indices at +1.50%, +1.16%, +0.88%, +0.74%, and +0.42%. One sector index lagged the broader market, declining by −1.50%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| +2.85% | |
| +1.50% | |
| +1.16% | |
| +0.88% | |
| +0.74% | |
| +0.42% | |
| −1.50% |
Today on the Calendar
Corporate activity is high today, with 39 Nifty 500 companies holding results board meetings, including Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd., Abbott India Ltd., Astral Ltd., BEML Ltd., Berger Paints India Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., Bharti Hexacom Ltd., and Britannia Industries Ltd. Additionally, the Antala Industries Ltd. closes for bidding today with a price band of ₹62 to ₹66. Several companies are trading ex-dividend today, including Birlasoft Ltd. (₹3 per share), Engineers India Ltd. (₹1.5 per share), Navin Fluorine International Ltd. (₹8 per share), Sun TV Network Ltd. (₹3.75 per share), and Varun Beverages Ltd. (₹0.5 per share).
On the calendar today, Thursday, 5 November
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. | — |
| Abbott India Ltd. | — |
| Astral Ltd. | Yes |
| BEML Ltd. | — |
| Berger Paints India Ltd. | — |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | — |
| Bharti Hexacom Ltd. | — |
| Britannia Industries Ltd. | — |
| Cemindia Projects Ltd. | — |
| CESC Ltd. | — |
| Aditya Infotech Ltd. | — |
| Fortis Healthcare Ltd. | — |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Antala Industries Ltd.
Price band ₹62 to ₹66
| Last day to bid |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birlasoft Ltd. | dividend | ₹3 per share |
| Engineers India Ltd. | dividend | ₹1.5 per share |
| Navin Fluorine International Ltd. | dividend | ₹8 per share |
| Sun TV Network Ltd. | dividend | ₹3.75 per share |
| Varun Beverages Ltd. | dividend | ₹0.5 per share |
Market participants will be monitoring whether the Nifty 50 can sustain its position at the 20-session high when the opening bell rings at 9:15 AM.