Pre-market: Nifty 50 at 25,044.65 after banks lead a narrow Monday gain
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,044.65 on Monday, up 0.23%, as the Nifty Bank rose 1.51%, but 1,583 NSE stocks fell against 1,126 that rose and India VIX dropped 5.48%.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 25,044.65 on Monday, 9 November, up 58.25 points or 0.23%.
- Breadth was negative, with 1,583 NSE stocks declining against 1,126 advancing, while India VIX fell 5.48% to 17.42.
- The Nifty PSU Bank index was the best sector, up 3.73%, while the Nifty IT index was the worst, down 1.22%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,044.65 on Monday, 9 November, up 58.25 points or 0.23%, after trading between 24,838.75 and 25,084.05. The gain did not carry across the market: on NSE, 1,583 stocks declined against 1,126 that advanced, with 34 unchanged.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,044.65 | +58.25 | +0.23% | 24,838.75 to 25,084.05 |
| Nifty Bank | 59,741.25 | +890.60 | +1.51% | 58,877.85 to 59,741.25 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 61,022.55 | +334.40 | +0.55% | 60,334.10 to 61,026.25 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 19,185.05 | +18.65 | +0.10% | 18,954.75 to 19,186.70 |
| India VIX | 17.42 | -1.01 | -5.48% | 16.7725 to 18.44 |
India VIX, the volatility index, fell 5.48% to 17.42 from an open of 18.43, touching a low of 16.7725 during the session. The Nifty Bank closed at 59,741.25, which was also its high for the day, after opening at 59,219.95.
What Moved Yesterday
State Bank of India led the Nifty 50 gainers, rising 2.56% from 1,016 to 1,042 on turnover of Rs 2,497.45 crore. Tata Steel was the biggest loser among the 50 stocks, down 2.81% to 184.85.
| Top Nifty 50 gainers | Previous close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBIN | 1,016.00 | 1,042.00 | +2.56% |
| TRENT | 3,057.50 | 3,119.20 | +2.02% |
| NESTLEIND | 1,273.50 | 1,297.80 | +1.91% |
| NTPC | 322.70 | 328.75 | +1.87% |
| LT | 4,110.00 | 4,185.00 | +1.82% |
| Top Nifty 50 losers | Previous close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATASTEEL | 190.20 | 184.85 | -2.81% |
| HCLTECH | 1,442.00 | 1,407.00 | -2.43% |
| ULTRACEMCO | 12,499.00 | 12,275.00 | -1.79% |
| ITC | 283.45 | 278.80 | -1.64% |
| BAJFINANCE | 1,081.75 | 1,064.85 | -1.56% |
Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank index was the best performer, up 3.73% to 8,905.35. The Nifty Pharma index rose 1.65% to 28,896.10 and the Nifty Bank gained 1.51%. At the other end, the Nifty IT index fell 1.22% to 32,468.90, the Nifty Metal index slipped 0.46% to 12,664.65 and the Nifty FMCG index eased 0.15% to 46,660.65.
The most-traded stocks by turnover were led by banks. HDFC Bank topped the list with Rs 5,150.98 crore as it rose 1.79% to 798.15.
| Stock | Close | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFCBANK | 798.15 | +1.79% | 5,150.98 |
| ICICIBANK | 1,589.00 | +1.53% | 4,355.59 |
| DIVISLAB | 11,565.50 | +4.22% | 2,992.34 |
| RELIANCE | 1,324.40 | +0.03% | 2,598.16 |
| SBIN | 1,042.00 | +2.56% | 2,497.45 |
Divi's Laboratories stood out among the heavily traded names with a 4.22% rise to 11,565.50 on turnover of Rs 2,992.34 crore. Reliance Industries barely moved, closing at 1,324.40, up 0.03%, on Rs 2,598.16 crore of trades.
Market Breadth
Breadth was negative even though the headline indices rose. Of the stocks traded on NSE, 1,126 advanced, 1,583 declined and 34 were unchanged, which works out to about 1.4 stocks falling for every one that rose.
The index moves show the gains were concentrated in larger names. The Nifty 50 rose 0.23% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 did better at 0.55%, but the NIFTY Smallcap 100 added only 0.10% to 19,185.05. With 1,583 decliners against 1,126 advancers, many stocks outside these indices ended the session lower, while banks, led by the 3.73% gain in the Nifty PSU Bank index, lifted the large-cap benchmarks.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,044.65 on Monday, 9 November, up 58.25 points or 0.23%. It opened at 25,076.40 and traded between 24,838.75 and 25,084.05.
How did the Nifty Bank perform?
The Nifty Bank rose 890.60 points, or 1.51%, to 59,741.25, closing at its high for the day. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained 3.73% to 8,905.35.
Were more stocks up or down?
More stocks fell than rose. On NSE, 1,583 stocks declined, 1,126 advanced and 34 were unchanged, about 1.4 decliners for every advancer.
What happened to India VIX?
India VIX fell 1.01 points, or 5.48%, to 17.42, after opening at 18.43 and touching a low of 16.7725.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Monday, 9 November 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 9 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 9 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India