Pre-market: Nifty 50 starts the week at 25,030 after a narrow 2% Friday rally
The Nifty 50 rose 2.01% to 25,030.35 on Friday, led by private banks, but 1,735 NSE stocks fell against 972 that rose and the Smallcap 100 lost 0.82%.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 25,030.35 on Friday, up 493.75 points or 2.01%, at the day's high.
- Breadth was negative, with 1,735 stocks declining against 972 advancing, and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 0.82%.
- Nifty Private Bank was the best sector, up 3.22%, while Nifty Media was the worst, down 1.52%.
The Nifty 50 goes into Monday's session at 25,030.35, after rising 493.75 points, or 2.01%, on Friday, 6 November, and closing at the day's high. The rally was narrow: across NSE, 972 stocks advanced and 1,735 declined, with 39 unchanged.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,030.35 | +493.75 | +2.01% | 24,388.05 to 25,030.35 |
| Nifty Bank | 59,086 | +1,312.35 | +2.27% | 57,320.8 to 59,086 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,606.65 | -14.25 | -0.02% | 59,670.85 to 60,623.8 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,975.05 | -157.4 | -0.82% | 18,757.75 to 18,985.65 |
| India VIX | 17.47 | +1.89 | +12.1% | 14.455 to 17.7725 |
India VIX, the NSE's measure of expected near-term volatility, rose 1.89 points, or 12.1%, to 17.47 on Friday. It opened at 15.58 and touched 17.7725 during the session, so the volatility gauge climbed alongside the Nifty 50 rather than easing as the index rose.
The Nifty 50 opened at 24,538.2, dipped to 24,388.05 and then finished at its high of 25,030.35. Nifty Bank followed the same path, opening at 57,812.9 and closing at its high of 59,086.
What Moved Yesterday
The last session was Friday, 6 November. Private lenders and a few large consumer names led the Nifty 50, while the losers' list was shallow, with no constituent falling by more than 0.58%.
| Top Nifty 50 gainers | Previous close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&M | 3,127.5 | 3,287.2 | +5.11% |
| ICICIBANK | 1,500 | 1,571.2 | +4.75% |
| HDFCLIFE | 543.8 | 565.3 | +3.95% |
| HDFCBANK | 760 | 788.25 | +3.72% |
| TITAN | 4,834.6 | 5,000 | +3.42% |
| Top Nifty 50 losers | Previous close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMPV | 293.7 | 292 | -0.58% |
| EICHERMOT | 7,713 | 7,669.5 | -0.56% |
| POWERGRID | 261.15 | 259.9 | -0.48% |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 964 | 961.15 | -0.3% |
| GRASIM | 3,227.6 | 3,227 | -0.02% |
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Private Bank was the best performer, up 3.22% at 29,503.4. Nifty Financial Services gained 2.57% to 27,283.95 and Nifty Bank rose 2.27% to 59,086.
At the other end, Nifty Media fell 1.52% to 1,670.5. Nifty Realty rose just 0.09% to 896.7 and Nifty IT gained 0.43% to 32,977.9, making them the weakest sectors after Media even though both finished higher.
The most-traded stocks by turnover were dominated by the two large private banks:
| Stock | Close | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICIBANK | 1,571.2 | +4.75% | 6,196.76 |
| HDFCBANK | 788.25 | +3.72% | 5,690.14 |
| GROWW | 215.08 | -3.93% | 4,238.92 |
| BHARTIARTL | 2,107.2 | +2.45% | 3,567.3 |
| RELIANCE | 1,320 | +0.5% | 2,986.52 |
GROWW was the only stock in the top five by turnover to fall, down 3.93% to 215.08 on turnover of Rs 4,238.92 crore.
Market Breadth
Friday's breadth ran against the headline index. On NSE, 972 stocks advanced, 1,735 declined and 39 were unchanged, or roughly 1.8 decliners for every advancer.
The index moves show where the gains sat. The Nifty 50 rose 2.01% and Nifty Bank 2.27%, while the NIFTY Midcap 100 slipped 0.02% to 60,606.65 and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 0.82% to 18,975.05. A 2.01% rise in the Nifty 50 against a 0.82% fall in the smallcap index shows a session carried by large caps, particularly banks and financials, while most of the broader market lost ground.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,030.35 on Friday, 6 November, up 493.75 points or 2.01%. That close was also the day's high, with the low at 24,388.05.
Did midcap and smallcap stocks rise with the Nifty?
No. The NIFTY Midcap 100 fell 0.02% to 60,606.65 and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 0.82% to 18,975.05, even as the Nifty 50 rose 2.01%.
Which Nifty 50 stocks gained the most?
M&M led with a gain of 5.11% to 3,287.2, followed by ICICIBANK, up 4.75% to 1,571.2, and HDFCLIFE, up 3.95% to 565.3.
What did India VIX do?
India VIX rose 12.1% to 17.47, a gain of 1.89 points, after trading between 14.455 and 17.7725 in the session.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Friday, 6 November 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 6 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 6 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India