Pre-market: Nifty 50 at 23,810.85 after a 1.58% rise to close at Tuesday's high
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,810.85 on Tuesday, 3 November, up 1.58%, as advances beat declines 1,607 to 1,110 and Nifty FMCG led sectors with a 3.65% gain.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 23,810.85 on Tuesday, up 370.05 points or 1.58%, ending at its high for the day.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose only 0.31% against 1.06% for the NIFTY Midcap 100, while 1,607 stocks advanced and 1,110 declined.
- Nifty FMCG was the best sector, up 3.65%, while Nifty PSU Bank was the worst, down 1.27%.
The Nifty 50 goes into Wednesday's session at 23,810.85, after rising 370.05 points, or 1.58%, on Tuesday, 3 November, and closing at the day's high. Breadth on NSE was positive: 1,607 stocks advanced, 1,110 declined and 27 were unchanged.
Market Snapshot
The five headline indices at the close on Tuesday, 3 November:
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,810.85 | +370.05 | +1.58% | 23,482.80 to 23,810.85 |
| Nifty Bank | 55,540.05 | +537.85 | +0.98% | 55,174.10 to 55,739.00 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 58,596.25 | +612.85 | +1.06% | 58,069.25 to 58,600.45 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,652.85 | +57.55 | +0.31% | 18,580.30 to 18,756.10 |
| India VIX | 15.72 | +0.22 | +1.44% | 14.2525 to 16.2225 |
India VIX, NSE's measure of expected volatility, rose 1.44% to 15.72 even as the market climbed. It moved in a range of 14.2525 to 16.2225 during the session after opening at 15.50.
The Nifty 50 opened at 23,582.25 and ended at 23,810.85, its high for the day, a gain of 228.60 points from the open. Nifty Bank opened at 55,435.80 and closed at 55,540.05, below its intraday high of 55,739.00.
What Moved Yesterday
BSE led the Nifty 50 on Tuesday with a 5.03% rise, while POWERGRID was the weakest constituent, down 3.04%.
| Top Nifty 50 gainers | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSE | 3,490.00 | 3,665.70 | +5.03% |
| NESTLEIND | 1,195.00 | 1,248.40 | +4.47% |
| TATACONSUM | 1,028.90 | 1,073.00 | +4.29% |
| ASIANPAINT | 2,344.30 | 2,437.80 | +3.99% |
| BHARTIARTL | 1,989.90 | 2,065.00 | +3.77% |
| Top Nifty 50 losers | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWERGRID | 267.70 | 259.55 | -3.04% |
| SBIN | 987.00 | 970.25 | -1.70% |
| ONGC | 234.83 | 232.17 | -1.13% |
| INFY | 1,161.00 | 1,148.10 | -1.11% |
| ADANIENT | 2,615.40 | 2,593.30 | -0.84% |
Among sectoral indices, Nifty FMCG was the strongest, up 3.65% at 45,580.00, followed by Nifty Realty, up 2.33% at 841.40, and Nifty Private Bank, up 1.98% at 27,551.10. Nifty Private Bank, like the Nifty 50, closed at its day's high.
At the other end, Nifty PSU Bank fell 1.27% to 8,241.10 and Nifty Metal slipped 0.14% to 12,146.15. Nifty IT was the third-weakest sector but still ended 0.34% higher at 32,551.60. The gap between private banks (+1.98%) and state-run banks (-1.27%) was 3.25 percentage points.
The most-traded stocks by turnover were:
| Stock | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE | 1,307.90 | +0.61% | 5,485.23 |
| BHARTIARTL | 2,065.00 | +3.77% | 3,809.66 |
| HDFCBANK | 725.50 | +3.64% | 3,078.21 |
| SBIN | 970.25 | -1.70% | 2,759.42 |
| ICICIBANK | 1,424.50 | +2.67% | 2,480.21 |
RELIANCE drew Rs 5,485.23 crore of trading for a 0.61% rise, while SBIN was the only stock in the top five by turnover to close lower, down 1.70% on Rs 2,759.42 crore.
Market Breadth
Of the stocks traded on NSE on Tuesday, 1,607 advanced against 1,110 that declined, with 27 unchanged. That works out to roughly 1.45 stocks rising for every one that fell, a positive tilt but well short of a one-sided rally.
The index moves show the buying was concentrated in larger companies. The Nifty 50 gained 1.58% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 1.06%, but the NIFTY Smallcap 100 added only 0.31%. The smallcap index also closed at 18,652.85, below both its open of 18,692.40 and its high of 18,756.10, while the Nifty 50 and the midcap index ended at or near their highs.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,810.85 on Tuesday, 3 November, up 370.05 points or 1.58%. It traded between 23,482.80 and 23,810.85, ending at its high.
How did Nifty Bank perform?
Nifty Bank closed at 55,540.05, up 537.85 points or 0.98%. Within banking, Nifty Private Bank rose 1.98% while Nifty PSU Bank fell 1.27%.
Which Nifty 50 stocks gained and fell the most?
BSE was the top Nifty 50 gainer, up 5.03% to Rs 3,665.70, followed by NESTLEIND, up 4.47%. POWERGRID was the biggest loser, down 3.04% to Rs 259.55, followed by SBIN, down 1.70%.
Was the rise broad-based?
Partly. Advances outnumbered declines by 1,607 to 1,110, but the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose only 0.31% against 1.58% for the Nifty 50.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Tuesday, 3 November 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 3 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 3 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India