Stock Market Today 5 Nov: Nifty Rises 2.40% to 24,537, Auto Leads
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In short: The Nifty 50 gained 576.00 points (+2.40%) to 24,536.60 and the Sensex rose 2,008.61 points (+2.60%) to 79,310.01. Bank Nifty gained 3.33%. Nifty Auto was the best sector (+4.14%) and Nifty Media the weakest (−0.84%). Market breadth was positive: 2,060 stocks rose and 849 fell.
Today at a glance
| Index | Close | Change (pts) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,536.60 | +576.00 | +2.40% |
| Sensex | 79,310.01 | +2,008.61 | +2.60% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,773.65 | +1,860.05 | +3.33% |
| India VIX | 15.58 | +0.39 | +2.58% |
| Broader market | Change (%) |
|---|---|
| Nifty Midcap 100 | +1.87% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | +0.56% |
Market breadth: 2,060 stocks rose and 849 fell on NSE (main equity segment).
Sector performance
| Sector | Change (%) |
|---|---|
| Nifty Auto | +4.14% |
| Financial Services | +3.99% |
| Nifty Realty | +3.52% |
| Nifty Bank | +3.33% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | +3.13% |
| Nifty IT | +2.42% |
| Consumer Durables | +2.32% |
| Nifty Pharma | +1.00% |
| Nifty Metal | +0.87% |
| Healthcare | +0.70% |
| Nifty FMCG | +0.45% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +0.34% |
| Nifty Energy | −0.52% |
| Nifty Media | −0.84% |
Top gainers and losers (Nifty 50)
| Top gainers | Close (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | 1,070.00 | +7.65% |
| Shriram Finance | 964.00 | +6.08% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 3,127.50 | +5.59% |
| Maruti Suzuki India | 12,652.00 | +5.48% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles | 293.70 | +5.46% |
| Top losers | Close (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise | 8,371.00 | −2.66% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation | 230.00 | −2.13% |
| NTPC | 316.70 | −1.63% |
| Coal India | 394.30 | −1.34% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone | 1,884.60 | −1.33% |
FII and DII (provisional, cash market)
| Investor | Net (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| FII / FPI | +14,975 |
| DII | −10,445 |
Market Mood: 80/100 (Extreme Greed). See the Market Mood Meter.
In the news today
- US Midterm Election results impact on oil and IT shares: Reliance, Indian Oil, TCS, Infosys - 10 stocks from experts
- US Midterm Election results lift banking, financial stocks - SBI Cards, Bajaj Finance, Axis, ICICI Bank surge up to 6%
- Crude crash, US midterm wave send Nifty surging past 24,300
- Asian Rice Price Climbs Near Two-Year High in Inflation Threat
- Tonbo Imaging Q2 Results: Stock jumps 14% after quarterly profit; Doubles from IPO price in 10 sessions
Results
Results with numbers today (68):
| Company | What the result shows (vs a year ago) | Stock today |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Mahindra & Mahindra | profit ₹5,102 cr (+12.9%) · revenue +26.2% | +5.6% |
| 🔴 Bharat Forge | profit ₹276 cr (-7.8%) · revenue +20.8% | −3.3% |
| 🟢 Britannia Industries | profit ₹726 cr (+10.9%) · revenue +15.6% | +0.7% |
| 🟢 Shilpa Medicare | profit ₹79 cr (+79.7%) · revenue +43.0% | −1.0% |
| 🟢 Indiabulls | profit ₹151 cr (+21180.3%) · revenue +40.4% | +2.9% |
| 🟢 Lg Electronics India | profit ₹489 cr (+25.7%) · revenue +19.5% | +5.1% |
| 🟢 Ipca Laboratories | profit ₹375 cr (+32.8%) · revenue +13.8% | −1.1% |
| 🔴 Tega Industries | loss ₹47 cr (profit ₹45 cr a year ago) · revenue +949.5% | −4.7% |
| 🟢 M And B Engineering | profit ₹29 cr (+32.8%) · revenue +25.4% | +11.8% |
| 🔴 Astral | profit ₹127 cr (-5.6%) · revenue +26.0% | −2.5% |
| ⚪ BEML | profit ₹33 cr · revenue +42.0% | −6.2% |
| 🔴 Godfrey Phillips India Lt | profit ₹190 cr (-37.7%) · revenue +157.2% | +1.1% |
Also reported today, figures awaited (238): Bharti Airtel, Moneyview, Titan Company, Life Insurance Corporation Of India, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, Molbio Diagnostics, MphasiS, Samvardhana Motherson International
Due Friday, 06 Nov (148): Hindalco Industries, Data Patterns (India), Azad Engineering, Gland Pharma, Bosch, The Great Eastern Shipping Company, West Coast Paper Mills, Rain Industries
Full list: Results calendar.
Commodities (MCX)
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10 g) | ₹1,44,964 | +1.21% |
| Silver (₹/kg) | ₹1,88,152 | +0.22% |
| Crude oil (₹/bbl) | ₹8,429 | +0.78% |
| Natural gas (₹/mmBtu) | ₹277.9 | −1.56% |
| Copper (₹/kg) | ₹1,367.85 | −0.01% |
Stock lists
50 stocks hit a 52-week high, 12 are near a 52-week low and 153 traded at 3x their normal volume. See today's stock lists.
Why the market moved
- Nifty Auto led the gains (+4.14%), helped by Mahindra & Mahindra +5.6%, Maruti Suzuki India +5.5%, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles +5.5%.
- Nifty Media was the weakest sector (−0.84%).
- Results reactions: PI Industries −19.1%, Cummins India −14.1%, Aptus Value Housing Finance India −12.8%, M & B Engineering +11.8%, Kirloskar Oil Engines −11.6%.
- Institutional flows: foreign investors were net buyers of ₹14,975 crore and domestic institutions net sellers of ₹10,445 crore (provisional).
- Breadth: more stocks rose than fell (2,060 up, 849 down), so the move was broad-based.
Levels for Friday, 06 November
| Index | Close | Resistance (R1, R2) | Support (S1, S2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,537 | 24,646, 24,755 | 24,362, 24,187 |
| Bank Nifty | 57,774 | 58,175, 58,576 | 57,045, 56,317 |
| Sensex | 79,310 | 79,680, 80,050 | 78,730, 78,151 |
How to read them: Nifty closed near the day's high (24,296–24,580). A move above 24,646 would take it towards 24,755; below 24,362, the next level is 24,187. Bank Nifty's first levels are 58,175 above and 57,045 below.
Weekly levels (week of 2–6 November)
| Index | Weekly resistance | Weekly support |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,318, 23,584 | 22,588, 22,122 |
| Bank Nifty | 55,295, 55,903 | 53,853, 53,018 |
Stocks to watch on Friday
Volume and momentum
| Stock | Move today | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Alkalies & Chem | +7.34% | 171x its usual volume |
| PDS | +11.85% | 155x its usual volume, at a 52-week high |
| TARC | +10.82% | 77x its usual volume |
| Hariom Pipe Industries L | +11.36% | 72x its usual volume |
| Trigyn Technologies | +17.71% | 40x its usual volume |
Weakness watch
| Stock | Move today | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Pi Industries | −19.07% | 30x its usual volume, near its 52-week low |
| Amagi Media Labs | −1.07% | 19x its usual volume |
| Cummins India | −14.11% | 13x its usual volume |
| Kamdhenu | −3.46% | 13x its usual volume |
| Aptus Value Hsg Fin I | −12.77% | 11x its usual volume, near its 52-week low |
Events to watch
- Friday, 06 Nov: results from Hindalco Industries, Data Patterns (India), Azad Engineering, Gland Pharma, Bosch, The Great Eastern Shipping Company and 142 more.
- Saturday, 07 Nov: results from Divi's Laboratories, Tata Steel, HBL Engineering, Tata Chemicals, Finolex Cables and 33 more.
- Monday, 09 Nov: results from Whirlpool of India, Olectra Greentech, Park Medi World, R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems, Medico Remedies and 3 more.
- Tuesday, 10 Nov: results from Kalyan Jewellers India, Rentomojo, Cochin Shipyard, MRF, MMTC and 24 more.
Pokharna Research view
Nifty is +5.6% from its 50-day average and +2.2% from its 200-day average, and the Market Mood reads 80/100 (Extreme Greed). Gains were led by Nifty Auto, while breadth was positive. Next up: 148 results, including Hindalco Industries, Data Patterns (India), Azad Engineering, Gland Pharma. These are the main stock-specific triggers to watch.
This report is educational and informational. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a call to trade any security or index. Pokharna Research does not claim SEBI registration.