Market Overview

The Nifty 50 posted a strong performance on Thursday, closing at 24,410.25, a gain of +1.88%. This move follows a period of sustained momentum, with the index marking five consecutive sessions of gains and reaching its 20-session high. The Nifty Bank index mirrored this optimism, surging +2.35% to settle at 57,227.55.

Nifty 50
24,410.25
+1.88% · +449.65 pts
Day range
24,296–24,442
Opened 24,378.05
India VIX
15.24
+0.36% on the day
Last 5 sessions
+5.56%
Nifty 50 change

The 60-Second Version

  • Nifty 50 closed at 24,410.25, up +1.88%.
  • BSE Ltd. led the gainers, rising +6.48% following strong Q2 results.
  • Apollo Hospitals was the top loser, dropping −3.41%.
  • Nifty Auto and Nifty Financial Services were the day’s standout sectoral performers.
  • Market breadth remained positive, with 33 stocks across the NSE hitting 52-week highs.
Index levels, 5 November 2026
Index Close Change Change %
Nifty Bank 57,227.55 +1,313.95 +2.35%
Nifty 50 24,410.25 +449.65 +1.88%

Who Carried the Rally?

Financial and auto stocks dominated the leaderboard today. BSE Ltd. took the top spot, climbing +6.48% to ₹3834.8, supported by a 45% increase in consolidated net profit for Q2. Shriram Finance followed with a +5.54% gain to ₹959.05, bolstered by a 59% jump in quarterly profit. Bajaj Finance also saw significant interest, rising +5.26% to ₹1046.25, as investors reacted to a 29% rise in consolidated net profit.

The auto sector showed broad-based strength, with Interglobe Aviation gaining +5.17% to ₹5406.4, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles rising +5.06% to ₹292.6, Maruti Suzuki adding +4.59% to ₹12545, and Mahindra & Mahindra finishing +3.95% higher at ₹3078.8.

Top gainers
Stock Price Change %
BSE Ltd. ₹3,834.8 +6.48%
Shriram Finance Ltd. ₹959.05 +5.54%
Bajaj Finance Ltd. ₹1,046.25 +5.26%
Interglobe Aviation Ltd. ₹5,406.4 +5.17%
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. ₹292.6 +5.06%
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. ₹318.8 +4.63%
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. ₹12,545 +4.59%
Asian Paints Ltd. ₹2,519.6 +4.19%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. ₹3,078.8 +3.95%
Ultratech Cement Ltd. ₹12,240 +3.59%
Top losers
Stock Price Change %
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. ₹8,306.5 −3.41%
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. ₹230.43 −1.94%
Coal India Ltd. ₹394.8 −1.21%
NTPC Ltd. ₹318.55 −1.06%
Bharti Airtel Ltd. ₹2,053.1 −0.70%
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. ₹1,364.4 −0.70%
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. ₹260.8 −0.48%
ITC Ltd. ₹278.9 −0.39%
Bharat Electronics Ltd. ₹396.85 −0.29%
Cipla Ltd. ₹1,398.2 −0.27%

Where the Selling Pressure Emerged

While the broader market trended upward, some stocks faced notable declines. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. was the day’s biggest loser, falling −3.41% to ₹8306.5. Energy-related stocks also struggled, with Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. retreating −1.94% to ₹230.43 and Coal India Ltd. shedding −1.21% to ₹394.8. NTPC Ltd. also dipped −1.06% to ₹318.55, reflecting the overall weakness in the energy sector index.

Sector indices, 5 November 2026: the five best and five worst of 18
Sector index Change %
Nifty Auto +3.38%
Nifty Financial Services +3.02%
Nifty Bank +2.35%
Nifty PSU Bank +2.17%
Nifty IT +2.15%
Nifty Healthcare Index +0.05%
Nifty Media −0.08%
Nifty Chemicals Index −0.09%
Nifty Energy −0.24%
Nifty CPSE −0.90%

Beyond the List

Market activity was characterized by high volume in specific counters. TARC Ltd. saw a massive volume spike, trading at 40.7x its 20-session average with a +13.31% gain. Pokarna Ltd. also experienced high interest, with volume at 16.9x its average, resulting in a +20.00% upper circuit hit. Conversely, PI Industries Ltd. saw volume at 13.1x its average but dropped −14.27%, marking a 52-week low.

Touched a 52-week high (33 of 514 liquid stocks scanned)
Stock Price Change %
Lenskart Solutions Ltd. ₹734.3 +6.47%
Eternal Ltd. ₹354.95 +3.03%
FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd. ₹346.85 −2.43%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. ₹464.25 +1.06%
Saregama India Ltd. ₹631.35 −0.86%
Touched a 52-week low (3 of 514)
Stock Price Change %
PI Industries Ltd. ₹1,874.9 −14.27%
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. ₹184.75 −10.44%
AIA Engineering Ltd. ₹3,201.3 −0.57%
Heavy volume against the 20-session average
Stock Volume vs average Change %
TARC Ltd. 40.7x +13.31%
Pokarna Ltd. 16.9x +20.00%
Amagi Media Labs Ltd. 14.1x +0.99%
PI Industries Ltd. 13.1x −14.27%
Kamdhenu Ltd. 10.1x −3.67%

On the Calendar

Investors are monitoring upcoming results for 39 Nifty 500 companies, including major names like Bharti Airtel, Britannia Industries, and Astral Ltd. Additionally, today marks the ex-dividend date for several companies, including Birlasoft, Engineers India, Navin Fluorine, Sun TV, and Varun Beverages. The IPO for Antala Industries Ltd. closes for bidding today, while Bombay Coated And Special Steels Ltd. lists on the exchanges.

On the calendar today, Thursday, 5 November

Results due on Thursday, 5 November (12 of 39 shown)
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. —
IPOs on the calendar
Company What happens
Antala Industries Ltd.

Price band ₹62 to ₹66
Last day to bid
Bombay Coated And Special Steels Ltd.

Price band ₹78 to ₹82
Lists on the exchanges
Trading ex-date
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

Nifty 50: the bigger picture

Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 4 Nov
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 heavy concentration of gains in the financial and auto sectors against the localized weakness in energy and healthcare highlights a rotation toward high-growth segments in today’s session.

Stocks that hit a circuit limit
Stock Side Price Change %
Pokarna Ltd. Upper ₹810.4 +20.00%
Augmont Enterprises Ltd. Lower ₹970 −5.00%
STL Networks Ltd. Upper ₹38.87 +5.00%
Agarwal Industrial Corporation Ltd. Upper ₹414 +20.00%
Trigyn Technologies Ltd. Upper ₹63.16 +19.98%
SAL Steel Ltd. Upper ₹88.73 +4.99%
Venus Remedies Ltd. Upper ₹1,449.9 +5.00%
Vishal Nirmiti Ltd. Upper ₹109.87 +5.00%