Nifty 50 ends 0.18% higher at 25,299.35 as Nifty Bank and smallcaps outpace
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35 on 12 November 2026, up 44.30 points or 0.18%, as 1,536 NSE stocks advanced and 1,163 declined.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35, 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 at +4.51% and Nifty Auto the worst at -1.02%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35 on Thursday, 12 November 2026, up 44.30 points or 0.18%, after trading between 25,142.95 and 25,384.80. Breadth favoured buyers across NSE's EQ series: 1,536 stocks advanced, 1,163 declined and 49 were unchanged.
Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range (low to high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 broader market did better than the headline index. The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.12% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 0.85%, against the Nifty 50's 0.18%, and Nifty Bank led the headline group with a gain of 1.19% to close at 61,518.50, just below its day's high of 61,545.85.
India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, fell 5.34% to 16.62. It opened at its high of 17.555 and touched a low of 15.2525 during the session. For how a benchmark index such as the Nifty 50 is used to measure the market, see Oquilia's glossary.
Gainers and Losers
Top five Nifty 50 gainers
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFCLIFE | 573.55 | 597.80 | +4.23% |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 969.15 | 1,003.80 | +3.58% |
| BAJFINANCE | 1,078.80 | 1,115.00 | +3.36% |
| SBILIFE | 1,767.00 | 1,819.50 | +2.97% |
| SBIN | 1,061.20 | 1,086.50 | +2.38% |
Top five Nifty 50 losers
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONGC | 234.80 | 224.50 | -4.39% |
| HINDUNILVR | 2,022.40 | 1,974.00 | -2.39% |
| NESTLEIND | 1,288.00 | 1,260.90 | -2.10% |
| M&M | 3,465.00 | 3,399.00 | -1.90% |
| POWERGRID | 263.75 | 259.45 | -1.63% |
Insurers and lenders filled the gainers' table, with HDFCLIFE leading at 4.23% and all five up at least 2.38%. On the other side, ONGC fell 4.39%, while HINDUNILVR and NESTLEIND lost 2.39% and 2.10%.
The five most-traded stocks by turnover were KALYANKJIL (Rs 3,609.59 crore, up 7.10% to Rs 710.90), HDFCBANK (Rs 3,102.95 crore, up 0.71%), SBIN (Rs 2,912.29 crore, up 2.38%), ICICIBANK (Rs 2,582.84 crore, up 1.17%) and CUPID (Rs 1,927.47 crore, up 8.70% to Rs 384.80).
Sectors and Breadth
The three best sector indices were:
- Nifty Realty: +4.51%, to 934.25
- Nifty Media: +2.46%, to 1,761.25
- Nifty PSU Bank: +1.51%, to 9,305.95
The three worst were:
- Nifty Auto: -1.02%, to 28,231.00
- Nifty FMCG: -0.74%, to 46,838.50
- Nifty Oil & Gas: -0.54%, to 11,389.35
Across all NSE stocks in the EQ series, 1,536 advanced, 1,163 declined and 49 were unchanged. That is about four stocks rising for every three that fell, a wider positive spread than the Nifty 50's 0.18% gain alone would suggest.
Beyond the Nifty
The three largest volume shockers, measured as shares traded against each stock's own 20-session average, were Rane Holdings (RANEHOLDIN) at 283.7 times, up 7.74%; DCX Systems (DCXINDIA) at 200.6 times, up 10.81%; and Roto Pumps (ROTO) at 82.7 times, up 14.46%.
The largest delivery spikes, the share of traded shares taken into delivery against the 20 sessions before, were Pashupati Cotspin (PASHUPATI) at 98% against 34.9%, Orient Electric (ORIENTELEC) at 59% against 11.6%, and Dodla Dairy (DODLA) at 71.9% against 25.3%.
On a 52-week closing basis, 66 stocks closed at a high, 27 of them in the Nifty 500, and 7 closed at a low, 1 of them in the Nifty 500 (THERMAX).
NSE's files show 134 bulk deals and 2 block deals. The largest by value was a bulk sale of 53,21,168 KALYANKJIL shares at Rs 702.81 by GRAVITON RESEARCH CAPITAL LLP, worth Rs 373.98 crore; the same client bought 53,23,230 shares at Rs 702.19, worth Rs 373.79 crore. The largest block deal was 40,00,000 GALLANTT shares at Rs 503, worth Rs 201.20 crore, sold by DINESH R AGARWAL and bought by SANTOSH KUMAR AGRAWAL.
For every figure for the day, see Oquilia's Market Pulse for 12 November 2026.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close today?
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,299.35 on 12 November 2026, up 44.30 points or 0.18%, after a day's range of 25,142.95 to 25,384.80.
How many stocks rose on NSE today?
Across NSE's EQ series, 1,536 stocks advanced, 1,163 declined and 49 were unchanged.
Which sector fell the most today?
Nifty Auto was the weakest sector index, down 1.02% to 28,231.00, followed by Nifty FMCG at -0.74% and Nifty Oil & Gas at -0.54%.
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure comes from the National Stock Exchange's end-of-day files for 12 November 2026: the index closing values and the equity bhavcopy.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for 12 November 2026. This report 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