On Thursday, November 20, Indian equity benchmark indices closed with gains of over 0.50% at a fresh 52-week high; however, the Nifty 50 failed to reclaim its all-time high made in September 2024. The rally in the benchmark indices was led by index heavyweight HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries.
At the close, the Nifty 50 ended up by 139.50 points or 0.54% at 26,192.15, while the Sensex advanced 446.21 points or 0.52% to close at 85,632.68. Both benchmark indices are now about 0.32% below their record highs. India’s volatility index, India VIX, surged over 1%, crossing above the level of 12.
On the sectoral front, 6 out of 11 key indices ended in negative territory. Nifty Financial Services, Auto, Bank, Energy, FMCG, and Metal closed in positive territory while Nifty Realty, Pharma, PSU Bank & Media closed in negative territory. The Nifty IT index closed nearly flat.
Broader markets showed mixed performance, with the Nifty Midcap 100 ending in green, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended with a modest loss.
Among individual stocks,
The Nifty Financial Services Index was the top gainer on Thursday, ending higher by 0.79% hitting an all-time high. The Nifty Auto Index followed with a 0.44% rise, with 8 out of 15 constituents closing in the red. On the flip side, Nifty Media declined by 1.54% emerging as the top loser.
The key drivers of the index gains were:
On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:
The broader market indices showed mixed performance on Thursday. The Nifty Midcap 100 index advanced by 0.04%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended down by 0.06%.
As of November 20, 2025, market breadth favoured declining stocks. Out of 3,202 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,385 advanced, 1,721 declined, and 96 remained unchanged.
A total of 82 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 138 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 84 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 62 stocks were in lower circuits. Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
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