Pre-market: Nifty 50 at 25,299.35 after Thursday's 0.18% gain; Nifty Bank up 1.19%
The Nifty 50 closed Thursday at 25,299.35, up 0.18%, as Nifty Bank rose 1.19%, smallcaps gained 1.12% and 1,536 NSE stocks advanced against 1,163 that declined.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35 on Thursday, up 44.30 points or 0.18%.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.12% and India VIX fell 5.34% to 16.62.
- Nifty Realty was the best sector, up 4.51%, while Nifty Auto was the worst, down 1.02%.
The Nifty 50 goes into Friday's session at 25,299.35, after closing on Thursday, 12 November, up 44.30 points, or 0.18%. Breadth on Thursday was positive: 1,536 stocks advanced, 1,163 declined and 49 were unchanged on NSE. The broader indices did better than the benchmark, with the NIFTY Midcap 100 up 0.85% and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 up 1.12%.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,299.35 | +44.30 | +0.18% | 25,142.95 to 25,384.80 |
| Nifty Bank | 61,518.50 | +726.10 | +1.19% | 60,723.10 to 61,545.85 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 62,039.00 | +519.90 | +0.85% | 61,379.45 to 62,197.80 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 19,706.75 | +217.40 | +1.12% | 19,526.90 to 19,787.25 |
| India VIX | 16.62 | -0.94 | -5.34% | 15.2525 to 17.555 |
The Nifty 50 opened at 25,213.50 and finished 156.40 points above its low of 25,142.95, though 85.45 points below its high of 25,384.80. Nifty Bank closed at 61,518.50, just 27.35 points short of its day's high of 61,545.85.
India VIX, the NSE's measure of expected near-term volatility, fell 5.34% to 16.62. It opened at 17.555, which was also its high, and touched a low of 15.2525 during the session.
What Moved Yesterday
HDFCLIFE led the Nifty 50's gainers with a rise of 4.23%, and all five of the top gainers were insurers or lenders.
| Top Nifty 50 gainers | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFCLIFE | 573.55 | 597.80 | +4.23% | 391.34 |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 969.15 | 1,003.80 | +3.58% | 599.68 |
| BAJFINANCE | 1,078.80 | 1,115.00 | +3.36% | 1,315.18 |
| SBILIFE | 1,767.00 | 1,819.50 | +2.97% | 316.14 |
| SBIN | 1,061.20 | 1,086.50 | +2.38% | 2,912.29 |
On the losing side, ONGC fell 4.39% to Rs 224.50, the steepest drop in the index. HINDUNILVR, down 2.39%, and NESTLEIND, down 2.10%, were the next biggest losers.
| Top Nifty 50 losers | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONGC | 234.80 | 224.50 | -4.39% | 553.67 |
| HINDUNILVR | 2,022.40 | 1,974.00 | -2.39% | 357.71 |
| NESTLEIND | 1,288.00 | 1,260.90 | -2.10% | 154.63 |
| M&M | 3,465.00 | 3,399.00 | -1.90% | 891.61 |
| POWERGRID | 263.75 | 259.45 | -1.63% | 201.28 |
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Realty was the best performer, up 4.51% to 934.25, followed by Nifty Media, up 2.46% to 1,761.25, and Nifty PSU Bank, up 1.51% to 9,305.95. The weakest were Nifty Auto, down 1.02% to 28,231.00, Nifty FMCG, down 0.74% to 46,838.50, and Nifty Oil & Gas, down 0.54% to 11,389.35.
The five most-traded stocks by turnover on NSE were:
| Stock | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KALYANKJIL | 710.90 | +7.10% | 3,609.59 |
| HDFCBANK | 812.30 | +0.71% | 3,102.95 |
| SBIN | 1,086.50 | +2.38% | 2,912.29 |
| ICICIBANK | 1,590.00 | +1.17% | 2,582.84 |
| CUPID | 384.80 | +8.70% | 1,927.47 |
KALYANKJIL topped the turnover list at Rs 3,609.59 crore, ahead of HDFCBANK at Rs 3,102.95 crore. CUPID had the largest move of the five, rising 8.70% on turnover of Rs 1,927.47 crore.
Market Breadth
Of the 2,748 stocks in NSE's advance-decline count on Thursday, 1,536 rose and 1,163 fell, roughly 1.3 advancing stocks for every one that declined. Another 49 closed unchanged.
The index moves show the gains were wider below the large caps. The Nifty 50 added 0.18%, while the NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 0.85% and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 gained 1.12%, more than six times the benchmark's move. Nifty Bank, up 1.19%, also outpaced the Nifty 50, while Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Oil & Gas all closed lower, by 1.02%, 0.74% and 0.54%.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35 on Thursday, 12 November, up 44.30 points or 0.18%. It traded between 25,142.95 and 25,384.80.
How did Nifty Bank perform?
Nifty Bank rose 726.10 points, or 1.19%, to 61,518.50. Nifty PSU Bank gained 1.51%, and SBIN rose 2.38% to Rs 1,086.50.
Did midcaps and smallcaps beat the Nifty 50?
Yes. The NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 0.85% to 62,039.00 and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.12% to 19,706.75, both ahead of the Nifty 50's 0.18% gain.
What happened to India VIX?
India VIX fell 5.34%, or 0.94 points, to 16.62 on Thursday.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Thursday, 12 November 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 12 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 12 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India