Post Market Update Today Nov 17: Nifty & Sensex Continue Winning Streak for 6th Straight Day, Nifty Reclaims 26,000 Mark; All Sectors Closed in Green

At the close, the Nifty 50 ended up by 103.40 points or 0.40% at 26,013.45, while the Sensex gained 388.17 points or 0.46% to close at 84,950.95. Both benchmark indices are now about 1% below their record highs. India’s volatility index, India VIX, declined by nearly 1.5%, slipping below the level of 12.

Meanwhile, the RBI opened a dispensation window for export-oriented sectors to mitigate the burden of debt servicing due to trade disruptions. The move eases concerns on the health of export-linked sectors, while also benefiting banks.

On the sectoral front, all eleven key indices ended in positive territory. Nifty Financial Services closed 0.56% higher, while gauges for banks and private-sector banks – Bank Nifty – gained 0.76%. The index also made a fresh new all-time high. The Nifty PSU Bank index emerged as the top-gaining sector, jumping over 1%.

Broader markets outperformed frontline indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ending higher.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Among stocks, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles share price fell over 4% after the company cut its fiscal year 2026 margin forecast for Jaguar Land Rover.
• Ideaforge Technology share price soared by 8.59% as the company landed over ₹100 crore in defence orders
• IRB Infrastructure share price soared  3.68% on a ₹9,270 crore project win
• Anant Raj share price surged by 2.81% after launching QIP, setting a floor price at ₹695.83

Nifty PSU Bank - Top Gainer

The Nifty PSU Bank Index was the top gainer on Monday, ending higher by 1.09%, extending gains for the 2nd straight day. The Nifty Auto Index followed with a 0.85% rise, with 12 of 15 constituents closing higher. 

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• HDFC Bank: +22.95 points
• ICICI Bank: +9.55 points
• Eternal: +8.93 points

On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:

• Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: -8.50 points
• UltraTech Cement: -2.58 points
• Asian Paints: -2.08 points

Broader Markets End Positive

The broader market indices showed positive performance on Monday. The Nifty Midcap 100 index jumped by 0.73%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended up by 0.52%. Interestingly, the Nifty Midcap index hit a fresh all-time high on Monday. 

Market Breadth

As of November 14, 2025, market breadth favoured advancing stocks. Out of 3,253 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,651 advanced, 1,523 declined, and 79 remained unchanged. 

A total of 108 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 145 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 98 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 110 stocks were in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.