Pre-market
05 NOV 2026 · 08:04 IST
Nifty 50 opens from 23,960.60 after a 0.63% gain
Where the benchmarks left off before today's session. Levels and sector moves from the last close are shown below.
Nifty 50
23,960.6
+0.63%
Close, 05 NOV 2026
Bank Nifty
55,913.6
+0.67%
Close, 05 NOV 2026
Sensex
77,301.4
+0.5%
Close, 05 NOV 2026
The session
Where the market stands
The Nifty 50 goes into the session after a 0.63% gain in the previous one. The Nifty 50 is 9.0% below its 52-week high. Every tracked sector rose; Diversified led.
Foreign institutions were net buyers of ₹7,284 crore in the cash market on 4 November, and domestic institutions net sellers of ₹3,712 crore. Foreign buying met domestic selling, a turn worth watching after the long run of the opposite pattern. Over the last 5 sessions foreign institutions were net buyers of ₹19,890 crore.
Key drivers
Market breadth
25 of 25 sectors advanced. The move was broad, with gains spread across most of the market rather than concentrated in a few sectors. Diversified led and IT lagged, a spread of 3.1 points between the two ends of the market.
Currency, commodities & rates
Currency, commodities and rates
- USD/INR: 94.64, rupee firmer by 0.09% on the session
- India VIX: 15.19 (-3.4%)
- Gold (rupee terms): +3.30% on the session, -0.6% over five sessions
Key drivers
Markets
- Sensex, Nifty soar to a two-month high as FPIs ramp up buying activity. Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed at their highest levels in nearly two months. Foreign investors have been net buying Indian equities, contributing to market gains over the past sessions. (ET Stocks)
- Stock Market Live: Sensex Gains 400 Points, Nifty Atop 23,900; ITC Rises 3%, US Stock Futures Fall; Midterm Election Results In Focus. On BSE,ITC, HDFC Bank and Adani Ports were among the top gainers, while Power Grid, TCS and Eternal were among the top laggards. (NDTV Profit)
- Stock Market Rally: Bulls to stay? Nifty, Sensex gain 5.5% in 5 sessions; Can the momentum sustain? Key levels to watch. Indian equities extended a five-session rally, with the Nifty 50 gaining 5.55% and the Sensex 5.53%. Broad-based buying, foreign investor inflows, easing crude prices and positive earnings supported sentiment, while IT stocks lagged. (LiveMint Markets)
- Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Rallies 383 Points, Nifty Ends Above 23,900; Adani Ent, BEL, Titan Lead Gains. Barring Nifty IT, all other sectoral indices ended in the green, led by Nify Media, Nifty Metal, Nifty Realty, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas and Nifty Auto indices. (NDTV Profit)
Read more Sensex, Nifty soar to a two-month high as FPIs ramp up buying activity · Stock Market Live: Sensex Gains 400 Points, Nifty Atop 23,900; ITC Rises 3%, US Stock Futures Fall; Midterm Election Results In Focus · Stock Market Rally: Bulls to stay? Nifty, Sensex gain 5.5% in 5 sessions; Can the momentum sustain? Key levels to watch · Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Rallies 383 Points, Nifty Ends Above 23,900; Adani Ent, BEL, Titan Lead Gains
Economy & policy
Economy and policy
- Sebi eases digital KYC rules for NRIs, foreign nationals from December 3. Sebi will allow NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals in FATF-compliant countries to complete KYC digitally from December 3, easing onboarding and investment in Indian markets (Business Standard Mkts)
- India’s Dollar Hedging Slumps as RBI Cracks Down on Speculation. Indian companies cut dollar purchases used to hedge against rupee weakness to an eight-month low, a sign that the central bank’s crackdown on what it called speculative bets against the currency is yielding results. (LiveMint Markets)
- Sebi forms working group to review Innovators Growth Platform framework. The Sebi panel will review listing eligibility, investor participation, pricing and disclosure norms to improve capital market access for deep-tech and other innovation-led firms (Business Standard Mkts)
- RBI pumps ₹2.5 lakh crore into banks despite rate hike: Why loans may get costlier but not scarcer. RBI's decision to raise the repo rate while injecting liquidity into banks may appear contradictory. However, lending expert Joydip Gupta explains why higher borrowing costs do not necessarily mean reduced credit availability. (Business Today Mkts)
Read more Sebi eases digital KYC rules for NRIs, foreign nationals from December 3 · India’s Dollar Hedging Slumps as RBI Cracks Down on Speculation · Sebi forms working group to review Innovators Growth Platform framework · RBI pumps ₹2.5 lakh crore into banks despite rate hike: Why loans may get costlier but not scarcer
Companies
- 12 BSE 500 stocks defy market trend, rally up to 65% in 3 months. While the BSE 500 declined around 5% over the past three months, 12 stocks bucked the broader market trend, delivering gains ranging from 25% to 64%. Welspun Living led the rally, followed by Ather Energy and Welspun Corp. (Economic Times Markets)
- SBI vs SBI Life vs SBI Cards: Which SBI Group stock emerged as the Q2 results 2026 winner? Check analyst targets. SBI reported 14.28% annual profit growth in Q2 FY27, while SBI Cards’ profit jumped 75% and SBI Life’s rose 11%. Analysts said SBI Cards beat estimates, SBI was broadly in line and SBI Life missed expectations, with some preferring SBI for its outlook. (LiveMint Markets)
- Indian bonds rally most since April as oil slides after US midterm verdict. Indian government bonds experienced a significant rally influenced by falling oil prices after the US midterm elections. The benchmark bond yield dropped notably, reflecting a three-day decline in yields. (Economic Times Markets)
- Nykaa Q2 Results: PAT soars 207% YoY to Rs 101 crore, revenue up 28%; co to acquire 82% stake in Simply Nam. Nykaa reported a 207% year-on-year profit surge to Rs 101 crore in Q2FY27, with revenue rising 28% to Rs 3,006 crore. Beauty and fashion businesses accelerated growth, while quick commerce, owned brands and strategic acquisitions strengthened expansion. (Economic Times Markets)
Read more 12 BSE 500 stocks defy market trend, rally up to 65% in 3 months · SBI vs SBI Life vs SBI Cards: Which SBI Group stock emerged as the Q2 results 2026 winner? Check analyst targets · Indian bonds rally most since April as oil slides after US midterm verdict · Nykaa Q2 Results: PAT soars 207% YoY to Rs 101 crore, revenue up 28%; co to acquire 82% stake in Simply Nam
Companies
New issues
- BLS Polymers shares rally 6% after strong stock market debut. BLS Polymers shares extended their strong debut gains, rising nearly 6% on Wednesday after listing at a 65% premium to the IPO price. The issue received 241 times subscription, while the company reported higher income and profit in FY26. (Economic Times Markets)
- Razorpay gets Sebi nod for ₹5,000-6,000 cr IPO, eyes $5 billion valuation. Fintech firm Razorpay has secured approval from markets regulator Sebi for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 5,000-6,000 crore, sources familiar with the development said on Wednesday. (Business Standard Mkts)
- After positive IPO listing, SFC Environmental Tech shares jump 12% | More steam left or book profits? Experts weigh in. SFC Environmental Technologies stock opened at ₹448.80 per share on NSE today, as compared to previous close of ₹426.10 on Tuesday and touched an intraday high of ₹478.40 on 4 November. (LiveMint Markets)
- Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Lockups to Curb Post-IPO Selloffs. South Korea’s top financial regulator will introduce a system for cornerstone investors in initial public offerings to curb sharp price drops after listings. (LiveMint Markets)
Read more BLS Polymers shares rally 6% after strong stock market debut · Razorpay gets Sebi nod for ₹5,000-6,000 cr IPO, eyes $5 billion valuation · After positive IPO listing, SFC Environmental Tech shares jump 12% | More steam left or book profits? Experts weigh in · Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Lockups to Curb Post-IPO Selloffs
Currency, commodities & rates
World
- MCX gold prices at Rs 1.39 lakh/10 gram; silver tanks Rs 2,000/kg as US jobs data fuels rate hike bets. Key levels to track ahead of Dhanteras. In the domestic market, MCX silver futures for December 2026 delivery were down by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,77,784 per kg. Gold futures for December 2026 delivery fell marginally to Rs 1,30,300 per 10 grams. (Economic Times Markets)
- Unilever looks to India to deliver what China did for rivals: CEO. Unilever plans to apply its India strategy across emerging markets, where it sees an advantage in distribution, product range and market share. (LiveMint Companies)
- Investing In US Stocks From India? Five Risks You Should Know. The returns from US stocks are not determined by share-price movements alone. The Rupee-Dollar exchange rate also plays a role in the final returns earned by Indian investors. (NDTV Profit)
- Rs 100-Cr Hit: Indian Investors Allege Unauthorised Apple-Nvidia Swap For Chinese Stock On Stockal. Moneycontrol reported that the preliminary estimate of losses exceeding Rs 100 crore was based on information provided by two investors. The total losses across all affected accounts could be higher, but the overall figure has not been established. (NDTV Profit)
Read more MCX gold prices at Rs 1.39 lakh/10 gram; silver tanks Rs 2,000/kg as US jobs data fuels rate hike bets. Key levels to track ahead of Dhanteras · Unilever looks to India to deliver what China did for rivals: CEO · Investing In US Stocks From India? Five Risks You Should Know · Rs 100-Cr Hit: Indian Investors Allege Unauthorised Apple-Nvidia Swap For Chinese Stock On Stockal
What matters next
Today's Indian trading session is the one this report looks ahead to.
On the calendar: 12 BSE 500 stocks defy market trend, rally up to 65% in 3 months; Sensex, Nifty soar to a two-month high as FPIs ramp up buying activity; Nykaa Q2 Results: PAT soars 207% YoY to Rs 101 crore, revenue up 28%; co to acquire 82% stake in Simply Nam.
Market internals
Advances and declines
of 25 sectors
Broad: most sectors rose.
52-week position
Where each close sits between its own year’s low and high.