Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Closes at 25,255 as Markets Rally Ahead of Thursday Session | 12 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST
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 Nifty 50 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.
Nifty 50
25,255.05
+0.84% · +210.40 pts
Last 5 sessions
+5.40%
Nifty 50 change
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 closing levels, previous session, 11 November 2026
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
Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 11 Nov
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.
FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
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.
Top gainers
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%
BSE Ltd.
₹3,906
+2.34%
Top losers
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 indices, 11 November 2026, best first
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
Results due on Thursday, 12 November (12 of 22 shown)
Company
Also considering a dividend
Action Construction Equipment Ltd.
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Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
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Amber Enterprises India Ltd.
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Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
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Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd.
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EIH Ltd.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
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Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd.
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Vodafone Idea Ltd.
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IFCI Ltd.
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Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Ltd.
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Manappuram Finance Ltd.
Yes
Trading ex-date
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.