Nifty 50 gains 2.01% to close at 25,030.35 as smallcaps slip 0.82%
The Nifty 50 rose 493.75 points, or 2.01%, to 25,030.35 on 6 November 2026, but breadth was weak: 1,735 NSE stocks fell against 972 that rose.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 25,030.35 on 6 November 2026, up 493.75 points or 2.01%, at its high for the day.
- Breadth was weak: 1,735 stocks fell against 972 that rose, the NIFTY Smallcap 100 lost 0.82% and the India VIX jumped 12.10%.
- The Nifty Private Bank index was the best sector, up 3.22%, while the Nifty Media index was the worst, down 1.52%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,030.35 on Friday, 6 November 2026, up 493.75 points or 2.01%, and finished the session at its high for the day. The gain was narrow, though: across NSE's EQ series 1,735 stocks fell against 972 that rose, with 39 unchanged.
Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range (low to high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,030.35 | +493.75 | +2.01% | 24,388.05 to 25,030.35 |
| Nifty Bank | 59,086.00 | +1,312.35 | +2.27% | 57,320.80 to 59,086.00 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,606.65 | -14.25 | -0.02% | 59,670.85 to 60,623.80 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,975.05 | -157.40 | -0.82% | 18,757.75 to 18,985.65 |
| India VIX | 17.47 | +1.89 | +12.10% | 14.455 to 17.7725 |
The day split large caps from the rest of the market. The Nifty 50 opened at 24,538.20 and climbed 2.01%, and the Nifty Bank also closed at its high of 59,086.00 after a 2.27% rise, while the NIFTY Midcap 100 ended almost flat at -0.02% and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 lost 0.82% to 18,975.05. The India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, jumped 12.10% to 17.47 even as the benchmark index rallied.
Gainers and Losers
Top five Nifty 50 gainers:
| Stock | Previous close | Close | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&M | 3,127.50 | 3,287.20 | +5.11% |
| ICICIBANK | 1,500.00 | 1,571.20 | +4.75% |
| HDFCLIFE | 543.80 | 565.30 | +3.95% |
| HDFCBANK | 760.00 | 788.25 | +3.72% |
| TITAN | 4,834.60 | 5,000.00 | +3.42% |
Top five Nifty 50 losers:
| Stock | Previous close | Close | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMPV | 293.70 | 292.00 | -0.58% |
| EICHERMOT | 7,713.00 | 7,669.50 | -0.56% |
| POWERGRID | 261.15 | 259.90 | -0.48% |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 964.00 | 961.15 | -0.30% |
| GRASIM | 3,227.60 | 3,227.00 | -0.02% |
The losses inside the Nifty 50 were small: the weakest constituent, TMPV, gave up only 0.58%, while M&M led the gainers with 5.11%.
The five most-traded stocks by turnover were ICICIBANK (Rs 6,196.76 crore, up 4.75%), HDFCBANK (Rs 5,690.14 crore, up 3.72%), GROWW (Rs 4,238.92 crore, down 3.93%), BHARTIARTL (Rs 3,567.30 crore, up 2.45%) and RELIANCE (Rs 2,986.52 crore, up 0.50%).
Sectors and Breadth
Financials led the sector table. The Nifty Private Bank index rose 3.22%, the Nifty Financial Services index gained 2.57% and the Nifty Bank added 2.27%.
At the other end, the Nifty Media index was the only one of the three weakest to fall, losing 1.52%. The Nifty Realty index edged up 0.09% and the Nifty IT index rose 0.43%.
Breadth told a different story from the headline index. Of the stocks in NSE's EQ series, 972 advanced, 1,735 declined and 39 were unchanged, which works out to nearly two stocks falling for every one that rose on a day the Nifty 50 gained 2.01%.
Beyond the Nifty
The largest volume shockers, measured as shares traded against each stock's own 20-session average, were TTK Prestige (182 times its average, up 10.47%), IKIO Technologies (164.1 times, up 13.11%) and MM Forgings (49.8 times, up 19.95%).
The sharpest delivery spikes were Pashupati Cotspin, where 100% of traded shares were delivered against 34.5% over the previous 20 sessions (the stock fell 9.99%); Swaraj Engines, at 64.3% against 9.9% (down 1.97%); and Sunteck Realty, at 58.2% against 8.6% (up 0.1%).
In all, 45 stocks closed at a 52-week closing high, 21 of them in the Nifty 500, including ICICI Bank at 1,571.20 and Sai Life Sciences at 1,785.10. On the other side, 30 stocks closed at a 52-week closing low, seven of them in the Nifty 500, among them Thermax at 2,746.30 after a 17.27% fall. The pulse lists 0 bulk deals and 0 block deals for the day.
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FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close today?
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,030.35 on 6 November 2026, up 493.75 points or 2.01%. That was also its high for the day; the low was 24,388.05.
How many stocks rose and fell on NSE today?
Across NSE's EQ series, 972 stocks advanced, 1,735 declined and 39 were unchanged, so declines outnumbered advances by nearly two to one.
Which sector fell the most today?
The Nifty Media index was the weakest sector, down 1.52%. The Nifty Private Bank index was the strongest, up 3.22%.
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure comes from the National Stock Exchange of India's end-of-day files for 6 November 2026: the index closing values and the equity bhavcopy.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for 6 November 2026. This report 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