Post Market Update Today Nov 6: Nifty, Sensex Extend Losses for 2nd Consecutive Day, Nifty Closes Near 25,500 Mark; Metal Stocks Show Weakness

At the close, the Nifty 50 declined 87.95 points, or 0.34%, to settle at 25,509.95, while the Sensex slipped 148.14 points, or 0.18%, to end at 83,311.01. Both benchmark indices are now about 3% below their record highs. Meanwhile, India’s volatility index, India VIX, declined nearly 2%.

On the sectoral front, 9 out of 11 sectoral indices ended in positive territory. The Nifty Metal index declined 2.07%, while the Nifty Realty index fell 1.51%. Meanwhile, the Nifty IT and Nifty Auto indices closed higher, gaining 0.18% and 0.06%, respectively.

Broader markets extended their losing streak, with both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ending lower.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Hindalco share price dropped by nearly 1% after its US unit, Novelis, posted subdued results, and on concerns over capex blowout
• Grasim Industries share price fell 6.31% after Rakshit Hargave, CEO of its paints unit Birla Opus, resigned to join Britannia Industries.

Nifty IT - Top Gainer

The Nifty IT index was the top-gaining sector on Thursday, rising 0.18% and snapping a four-day losing streak. On the flip side, the Nifty Media index declined 2.54%, marking its biggest intraday loss since July 30.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• Reliance Industries: +32.03 points
• Asian Paints: +11.38 points
• HDFC Bank: +7.49 points

On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:

• ICICI Bank: -25.83 points
• Grasim Industries: -15.41 points
• Hindalco Industries: -14.16 points

Broader Markets End Negative

The broader market indices ended in negative territory on Thursday. The Nifty Midcap 100 index declined by 0.92%, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 fell by 1.39%, extending previous losses. 

Market Breadth

As of November 6, 2025, the market breadth was in favour of declining stocks. Out of 3,195 stocks traded on the NSE, 795 advanced, 2,304 declined, and 96 remained unchanged. 

A total of 51 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 144 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 71 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 81 stocks were in lower circuits. Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.