Pre-market: Nifty 50 goes into Friday at 24,536.60 after a 2.4% Thursday rally
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,536.60 on Thursday, 5 November, up 2.40%, as Nifty Bank rose 3.33% and 1,941 NSE stocks advanced against 772 that declined.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 24,536.60 on Thursday, 5 November, up 576 points or 2.40%.
- Smallcaps lagged: the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose only 0.56%, against 1.87% for the NIFTY Midcap 100.
- Nifty Auto was the best sector, up 4.14%, while Nifty Media was the worst, down 0.84%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,536.60 on Thursday, 5 November, up 576 points or 2.40% on the day. Buying was broad: 1,941 stocks advanced against 772 that declined on NSE, with 29 unchanged.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,536.60 | +576.00 | +2.40% | 24,296.30 to 24,579.90 |
| Nifty Bank | 57,773.65 | +1,860.05 | +3.33% | 56,718.20 to 57,847.65 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,620.90 | +1,115.40 | +1.87% | 60,074.15 to 60,757.90 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 19,132.45 | +106.05 | +0.56% | 19,110.15 to 19,306.35 |
| India VIX | 15.58 | +0.39 | +2.58% | 11.62 to 15.9575 |
The Nifty 50 finished just 43.30 points below its high of the day at 24,579.90, having opened at 24,378.05. India VIX, the NSE's gauge of expected volatility, rose 2.58% to 15.58 even as the index rallied.
What Moved Yesterday
Bajaj Finance led the Nifty 50, rising 7.65% to Rs 1,070. Shriram Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles each gained more than 5%. On the other side, Apollo Hospitals fell 2.66% to Rs 8,371, with ONGC, NTPC, Coal India and Adani Ports also lower.
| Nifty 50 gainers | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJFINANCE | 994.00 | 1,070.00 | +7.65% |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 908.75 | 964.00 | +6.08% |
| M&M | 2,961.90 | 3,127.50 | +5.59% |
| MARUTI | 11,995.00 | 12,652.00 | +5.48% |
| TMPV | 278.50 | 293.70 | +5.46% |
| Nifty 50 losers | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| APOLLOHOSP | 8,599.50 | 8,371.00 | -2.66% |
| ONGC | 235.00 | 230.00 | -2.13% |
| NTPC | 321.95 | 316.70 | -1.63% |
| COALINDIA | 399.65 | 394.30 | -1.34% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,910.00 | 1,884.60 | -1.33% |
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Auto was the best performer, up 4.14% to 27,601.75, followed by Nifty Financial Services, up 3.99% to 26,600.45, and Nifty Realty, up 3.52% to 895.90. At the other end, Nifty Media was the only one of the weakest three to fall, down 0.84% to 1,696.20. Nifty Oil & Gas gained just 0.34% to 11,216.65 and Nifty FMCG 0.45% to 46,472.15.
Two banks topped the turnover list. ICICI Bank was the most traded stock at Rs 5,677.20 crore, rising 5.33% to Rs 1,500.
| Most traded | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICIBANK | 1,500.00 | +5.33% | 5,677.20 |
| HDFCBANK | 760.00 | +3.16% | 4,945.44 |
| BSE | 3,790.00 | +5.23% | 3,931.54 |
| BAJFINANCE | 1,070.00 | +7.65% | 3,139.36 |
| M&M | 3,127.50 | +5.59% | 2,755.74 |
Market Breadth
Of 2,742 stocks traded, 1,941 advanced and 772 declined, so roughly five stocks rose for every two that fell. The gains were largest at the top of the market: the Nifty 50 rose 2.40% and the Nifty Bank 3.33%, while the NIFTY Midcap 100 gained 1.87%.
Smaller companies lagged. The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose only 0.56% and closed at 19,132.45, near its low of 19,110.15 and below its opening level of 19,298.40, so it gave back most of its early gain during the session.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,536.60 on Thursday, 5 November, up 576 points or 2.40%. It traded between 24,296.30 and 24,579.90 during the day.
How did the Nifty Bank perform?
The Nifty Bank rose 1,860.05 points, or 3.33%, to 57,773.65, a larger gain than the Nifty 50's 2.40%.
Which Nifty 50 stock gained the most?
Bajaj Finance was the top Nifty 50 gainer, up 7.65% to Rs 1,070, while Apollo Hospitals was the biggest loser, down 2.66% to Rs 8,371.
What was the India VIX at the close?
India VIX closed at 15.58, up 0.39 points or 2.58% on the day.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Thursday, 5 November 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 5 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 5 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India