Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Closes at 25,255 as Markets Rally Ahead of Thursday Session | 12 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 finished at 25,255.05 after a strong session. Investors now turn their attention to corporate results and dividend ex-dates for Thursday’s.
The closed at 25,255.05 on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, marking a significant push that has brought the index to its 20-session high. As traders prepare for the Thursday, 12 November 2026 session, the momentum from the previous day’s broad-based gains remains the central focus for market participants.
The 60-Second Version
- The Nifty 50 index rose +0.84% to settle at 25,255.05.
- Nifty Bank outperformed, surging +1.76% to close at 60,792.40.
- FIIs were net buyers, injecting a total of ₹12,563.33 crore into the market.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. led the gains, climbing +5.30% during the session.
- Twenty-two Nifty 500 companies are scheduled to release their financial results today.
How Yesterday Ended
Based on 11 November 2026 closing prices, the Nifty 50 concluded at 25,255.05, representing a gain of +210 points. This performance continues a streak of two consecutive days of gains. Over the last five sessions, the index has climbed +5.40%, while the 20-session performance shows a robust +11.15% increase. The index is currently testing its 20-session high of 25,255.05, having recovered significantly from its 20-session low of 22,600.00.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 61,519.10 | +496.55 | +0.81% |
| Nifty Bank | 60,792.40 | +1,051.15 | +1.76% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,255.05 | +210.40 | +0.84% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +5.40% |
| Last 20 sessions | +11.15% |
| 20-session high | 25,255.05 |
| 20-session low | 22,600.00 |
| Below the 20-session high | At the high |
| Current run | 2 sessions up in a row |
The Money Trail
Institutional activity remained heavily tilted toward foreign participation. FIIs were net buyers with an inflow of ₹12,563.33 crore, while DIIs recorded a net selling position of ₹8,434.53 crore. Over the last five sessions, FIIs have net purchased ₹55,784 crore, whereas DIIs have net sold ₹35,733 crore. This divergence in institutional flow highlights a strong appetite from overseas investors despite domestic profit-booking.
| Session | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | +12,563 | −8,435 |
| 9 Nov | +7,212 | −7,173 |
| 6 Nov | +13,750 | −5,969 |
| 5 Nov | +14,975 | −10,445 |
| 4 Nov | +7,284 | −3,712 |
| Last 5 sessions | +55,784 | −35,733 |
Stocks in Focus
The session saw notable movement among large-cap stocks. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) emerged as the top gainer, rising +5.30% to reach ₹3465. Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) followed with a gain of +4.33% to ₹5665, and Trent Ltd. (TRENT) added +3.32% to close at ₹3222.7. Conversely, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) faced pressure, declining -1.84% to ₹1907. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) fell -1.21% to ₹5345, and ICICI Bank Ltd. (ICICIBANK) slipped -1.09% to ₹1571.6.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | ₹3,465 | +5.30% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | ₹5,665 | +4.33% |
| Trent Ltd. | ₹3,222.7 | +3.32% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | ₹189.28 | +2.40% |
| Ltd. | ₹3,906 | +2.34% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | ₹1,907 | −1.84% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | ₹5,345 | −1.21% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | ₹1,571.6 | −1.09% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | ₹1,788.5 | −0.91% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | ₹1,395 | −0.85% |
Sectors to Watch
Banking and auto stocks drove the market sentiment yesterday. Nifty PSU Bank led the sector gains at +2.94%, followed by Nifty Auto at +2.14%. Nifty FMCG also saw gains of +1.13%, while Nifty Financial Services rose +1.02%. On the downside, Nifty IT shed -0.53%, Nifty Realty dropped -0.42%, and Nifty Pharma declined -0.41%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty PSU Bank | +2.94% |
| Nifty Auto | +2.14% |
| Nifty FMCG | +1.13% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +1.02% |
| Nifty Pharma | −0.41% |
| Nifty Realty | −0.42% |
| Nifty IT | −0.53% |
Today on the Calendar
Thursday, 12 November 2026, features a busy schedule for corporate announcements. Twenty-two Nifty 500 companies are holding board meetings to discuss financial results, including Action Construction Equipment Ltd., Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Amber Enterprises India Ltd., Bharat Dynamics Ltd., Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd., EIH Ltd., Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., and Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. Additionally, several stocks will trade ex-dividend today: Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. (₹10), Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (₹19), IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. (₹0.05), NLC India Ltd. (₹1.5), and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (₹8).
On the calendar today, Thursday, 12 November
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Action Construction Equipment Ltd. | — |
| Alkem Laboratories Ltd. | — |
| Amber Enterprises India Ltd. | — |
| Bharat Dynamics Ltd. | — |
| Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd. | — |
| EIH Ltd. | — |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. | — |
| Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. | — |
| Vodafone Idea Ltd. | — |
| IFCI Ltd. | — |
| Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd. | — |
| Manappuram Finance Ltd. | Yes |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. | dividend | ₹10 per share |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | dividend | ₹19 per share |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. | dividend | ₹0.05 per share |
| NLC India Ltd. | dividend | ₹1.5 per share |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | dividend | ₹8 per share |
Investors will be monitoring whether the Nifty 50 can sustain its position at the 20-session high of 25,255.05 as the market prepares for the 9:15 AM opening bell.