Post Market Update Today Nov 20: Nifty, Sensex Hit 52-Week High; Nifty Near 26,200, While Broader Markets Underperform

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.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Construction firm NBCC share price gained 2.61% after securing work orders worth ₹2,966 crore.

Nifty Financial Services - Top Gainer

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.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• HDFC Bank: +46.90 points
• Reliance Industries: +45.44 points
• Bajaj Finance: +13.48 points

On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:

• HCL Technologies: -4.23 points
• Infosys: -3.79 points
• Asian Paints: -3.34 points

Broader Markets End Mixed

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%. 

Market Breadth

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.