Nifty 50 ends 0.84% higher at 25,255.05 as bank and PSU bank stocks lead
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,255.05 on 11 November 2026, up 210.40 points or 0.84%, as 1,969 NSE stocks advanced against 756 that declined and the Nifty Bank rose 1.76%.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 25,255.05 on 11 November 2026, up 210.40 points or 0.84%.
- Breadth was strong, with 1,969 stocks advancing against 756 declining, while the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.59%.
- Nifty PSU Bank was the best sector index, up 2.94%, and Nifty IT the weakest, down 0.53%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,255.05 on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, up 210.40 points or 0.84%, after trading between 25,095.35 and 25,424.35. Buying was broad: 1,969 stocks in NSE's EQ series advanced, 756 declined and 21 were unchanged.
Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range (low to high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,255.05 | +210.40 | +0.84% | 25,095.35 to 25,424.35 |
| Nifty Bank | 60,792.40 | +1,051.15 | +1.76% | 60,376.10 to 61,394.30 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 61,519.10 | +496.55 | +0.81% | 61,224.10 to 61,822.65 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 19,489.35 | +304.30 | +1.59% | 19,305.25 to 19,596.15 |
| India VIX | 17.56 | +0.14 | +0.77% | 15.6425 to 17.8275 |
Banks outperformed: the Nifty Bank rose 1.76%, more than twice the Nifty 50's 0.84% gain. The NIFTY Smallcap 100 added 1.59%, while the NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 0.81%, almost in line with the benchmark index. India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, edged up 0.77% to 17.56 even as stocks rose, after touching a low of 15.6425 during the session.
Gainers and Losers
Top five Nifty 50 gainers:
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&M | 3,290.60 | 3,465.00 | +5.30% |
| INDIGO | 5,430.00 | 5,665.00 | +4.33% |
| TRENT | 3,119.20 | 3,222.70 | +3.32% |
| TATASTEEL | 184.85 | 189.28 | +2.40% |
| BSE | 3,816.60 | 3,906.00 | +2.34% |
Top five Nifty 50 losers:
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADANIPORTS | 1,942.70 | 1,907.00 | -1.84% |
| ICICIBANK | 1,589.00 | 1,571.60 | -1.10% |
| TECHM | 1,805.00 | 1,788.50 | -0.91% |
| HCLTECH | 1,407.00 | 1,395.00 | -0.85% |
| NESTLEIND | 1,297.80 | 1,288.00 | -0.76% |
The five most-traded stocks by turnover were ICICIBANK (Rs 4,638.80 crore, down 1.10%), HDFCBANK (Rs 4,574.26 crore, up 1.06%), KALYANKJIL (Rs 4,325.35 crore, up 8.63%), SBIN (Rs 2,648.64 crore, up 1.84%) and RELIANCE (Rs 2,347.97 crore, up 0.83%). ICICIBANK topped the turnover list on a day it was the second-weakest Nifty 50 stock.
Sectors and Breadth
The best-performing sector indices were:
- Nifty PSU Bank: +2.94%, closing at 9,167.20
- Nifty Auto: +2.14%, closing at 28,523.30
- Nifty Bank: +1.76%, closing at 60,792.40
The weakest were:
- Nifty IT: -0.53%, closing at 32,295.60
- Nifty Realty: -0.42%, closing at 893.95
- Nifty Pharma: -0.41%, closing at 28,776.45
Across NSE's EQ series, 1,969 stocks advanced against 756 that declined, with 21 unchanged. That is roughly five stocks rising for every two that fell, a breadth reading wider than the Nifty 50's 0.84% gain alone would suggest. Information technology was the weakest pocket: TECHM (-0.91%) and HCLTECH (-0.85%) both sat among the Nifty 50's five biggest losers as Nifty IT slipped 0.53%.
Beyond the Nifty
Volume shockers, measured as shares traded against each stock's own 20-session average, were led by:
- BALMLAWRIE (Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd.): 192 times its average volume, up 8.83% on the day
- ASHOKA (Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.): 96.5 times, up 11.11%
- TALBROAUTO (Talbros Automotive Components Ltd.): 90.9 times, up 7.51%
The largest delivery spikes, the share of traded shares actually delivered against the 20 sessions before, were:
- PASHUPATI (Pashupati Cotspin Ltd.): 100% delivered against 34.6%, down 4.99%
- ORIENTELEC (Orient Electric Ltd.): 71.3% against 11%, down 1.84%
- CMLL (Caliber Mining and Logistics Ltd.): 63.1% against 11.2%, up 0.98%
In all, 49 stocks closed at a 52-week closing high, 23 of them in the Nifty 500, including KALYANKJIL at Rs 663.75 and SUNTV at Rs 653.90. Only 12 stocks closed at a 52-week low, two of them in the Nifty 500 (THERMAX and ESCORTS).
NSE recorded 70 bulk deals and 5 block deals. The largest by value was a bulk purchase by GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP of 62,93,593 shares of KALYANKJIL at Rs 671.10, worth Rs 422.36 crore. The largest block deal was a purchase by MOTILAL OSWAL MUTUAL FUND of 8,42,977 shares of CPPLUS at Rs 4,140, worth Rs 348.99 crore.
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FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close today?
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,255.05 on 11 November 2026, up 210.40 points or 0.84%. It opened at 25,337.80 and traded between 25,095.35 and 25,424.35.
How many stocks rose on NSE today?
1,969 stocks in NSE's EQ series advanced, 756 declined and 21 were unchanged, roughly five gainers for every two losers.
Which sector fell the most today?
Nifty IT was the weakest sector index, down 0.53% at 32,295.60, followed by Nifty Realty (-0.42%) and Nifty Pharma (-0.41%). Nifty PSU Bank led the gainers with a 2.94% rise.
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure is taken from NSE's end-of-day files for 11 November 2026: the index closing values, the equity bhavcopy and the Nifty 50 constituents list, plus NSE's bulk and block deal files.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for 11 November 2026. This report is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 11 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 11 November 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India