Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Pare Most Gains After Hitting New Highs; SBI, Maruti Top Drags

The NSE Nifty Midcap 150 and the NSE Smallcap 250 underperformed benchmark indices.

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The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex pared most gains from their respective record-high levels and slightly higher on Thursday. The NSE Nifty Financial Services, the NSE Nifty Bank, and the NSE Nifty Auto hit new highs as well. Bajaj Finance Ltd, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever Ltd. were top gainers in the NSE Nifty 50 index.
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Markets At Close: Nifty, Sensex Settle Off Record Highs

  • Nifty hit an all time high and close lower for the day

  • Nifty hit an all-time high after 289 trading sessions

  • Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and RIL contributed the most to Nifty Rally

  • Sensex, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Bank, Auto all hit an all time high

  • Nifty fell over 100 points from the day’s high; close above 26,200 mark

  • Eicher Motors fell the most in Nifty

  • Eicher Motors fell over 3% from the day’s high

  • Benchmarks outperforms broader Market Indices

  • Nifty Media emerge as the top gaining sector for the day

  • TV18 Broadcast and Saregama gain the most in Nifty Media

Rupee Closes Weaker Against US Dollar

  • Rupee closed 4 paise weaker at 89.31 against US Dollar

  • It closed at 89.27 a dollar on Wednesday

 Source: Bloomberg

No Cheers For Nifty's Record High As Portfolio Gains Lag, Quant MF's Sandeep Tandon

There is no excitement despite the NSE Nifty 50 index hit a new high on Thursday as investors' portfolios did not perform well, said Quant Mutual Fund Founder Sandeep Tandon. However, he said that in the current situation, investors should participate rather than sitting on the sidelines.

Also Read: No Cheers For Nifty's Record High As Portfolio Gains Lag, Quant MF's Sandeep Tandon

India REITs Poised For Rs 10.8 Lakh Crore Growth Opportunity Over Next 4 Years: JLL

India’s Real Estate Investment Trust market, which recently crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore market capitalisation milestone, is set for an additional Rs 10.8 lakh Crore expansion across office and retail sectors over the next four years, according to JLL.

Also Read: India REITs Poised For Rs 10.8 Lakh Crore Growth Opportunity Over Next 4 Years: JLL

Patel Engineering Shares Surge Over 16% On Rs 798-Crore Order Win

Patel Engineering’s share price surged over 16% on Thursday after the company announced receiving two Letters of Intent from Saidax Engineers and Infrastructure.

Also Read: Patel Engineering Shares Surge Over 16% On Rs 798-Crore Order Win

Stock Market LIVE: Ashok Leyland Jumps 6% On Hopes Of Prolonged CV Upcycle

Shares of Ashok Leyland Ltd. surged 6.39% on Thursday after B&K Securities’ channel checks signalled a strong commercial vehicle upcycle gaining momentum. Wholesale volumes for November are expected at 12,000–13,000 units, with vendors and dealers indicating robust schedules through March 2026.

Also Read: Ashok Leyland Jumps 6% On Hopes Of Prolonged CV Upcycle; Analysts See Robust Growth Ahead

Stock Market LIVE: CarTrade Tech Shares Fall 5% After Termination Of Proposed Deal With CarDekho Parent

CarTrade Tech Ltd. shares fell over 5% on Thursday after it called off its proposed deal with Girnar Software, the parent company of CarDekho and BikeDekho. The deal was for potential consolidation in their automotive classifieds businesses in India.

Experts' View: Dinshaw Irani Overweight On BFSI, Consumer Platforms, Hospitality 

  • Helios Capital CEO Dinshaw Irani is fairly overweight on BFSI, consumers, platform companies and hospitality.

  • Irani believes its the fundamental trigger playing vs tariff trigger expected earlier.

  • Last September was a weak quarter, so a good base is also working in favour.

  • He expects a mid-teens growth in December.

Stock Market LIVE: Juniper Hotels's Board Approves To Participate In Insolvency Proceeding

Juniper Hotels's board approved to in insolvency proceeding of Gstaad Hotels. Target asset under Gstaad Hotels' insolvency proceeding is a property in Bengaluru.

The Committee of Creditors has determined claims worth Rs 1,175 crore for Gstaad Hotels Insolvency, the company said in the exchange filing.

Stock Market LIVE: Granules India Incorporates Granules Pharmaceuticals Canada

Granules India incorporated a wholly-owned arm, Granules Pharmaceuticals, Canada, the company said in the exchange filing.

Stay Calm & Carry On: Market Veterans Urge Caution As Nifty, Sensex Hit All Time High

The Nifty's all-time high of 26,295.55 on Thursday has triggered a wave of cautious optimism across Dalal Street, with top market voices urging investors to celebrate the milestone but keep expectations measured.

Ajay Srivastava, the managing director of Dimensions Consulting, summed up the mood bluntly: "I feel relieved. That's the only word that comes to mind because this has been a very, very bad year for all of us. It's not because India has performed poorly, but because everyone else has performed so well."

Also Read: Stay Calm & Carry On: Market Veterans Urge Caution As Nifty, Sensex Hit All Time High

Stock Market LIVE: Indian Hume Pipe Signs Pact To Sell 18,312 Quare Yards In Hyderabad

Indian Hume Pipe signed a pact to sell 18,312 quare yards of freehold land in Hyderabad for Rs 174 crore. The company also signed a pact with Ashoka Builders India to sell freehold land in Hyderabad.

Sensex, Nifty Hit Record Highs: Eicher Motors, Bharat Electronics Lead Gains — Check Top Contributors

Indian equity benchmarks scaled fresh all-time highs as Nifty surged after 289 trading sessions to set a new record, while Sensex followed suit. The rally was powered by heavyweights like Bharti Airtel Ltd., ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries Ltd., alongside standout performers such as Eicher Motors Ltd. and Bharat Electronics Ltd., which posted sharp gains from previous peaks.

Also Read: Sensex, Nifty Hit Record Highs: Eicher Motors, Bharat Electronics Lead Gains — Check Top Contributors

Nifty At All Time High: JPMorgan Projects 30,000 In Next 12-Months — Check Key Reasons

JPMorgan has turned more optimistic on India’s market trajectory, raising its Nifty 50 base case target to 30,000 by the end of 2026.

The outlook is shaped by several events investors should monitor: developments in bilateral trade agreements with the US and EU, the festive season trajectory, the upcoming RBI and US Federal Reserve meetings, India’s FY26–27 Union Budget, a revamped methodology for economic indicators, and key state elections in 2026.

Also Read: Nifty At All Time High: JPMorgan Projects 30,000 In Next 12-Months — Check Key Reasons

Stock Market LIVE: Rategain Travel Extends Partnership With Singapore Airlines

Rategain Travel Technologies Ltd extended long-standing partnership with Singapore Airlines for four more years, the company said in the exchange filing.

Blinkit, Swiggy Shift Strategy As Quick Commerce War Enters New Phase, Says JPMorgan

India’s quick commerce players are recalibrating their strategies, and JPMorgan believes the competitive landscape is quietly undergoing another shift. After months of intense discounting, the battleground is moving away from subsidies and towards performance-led marketing, with Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart taking the lead while Zepto pulls back.

Also Read: Blinkit, Swiggy Cut Discounts To Shift Their Spending Strategy — Here's What's Cooking

Stock Market LIVE: Nifty, Sensex Hit Record High After 14 Months — Key Reasons Behind The Rally

Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex hit an all-time high after 14 months on Thursday with Bharti Airtel Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd. leading the gains. BSE Sensex crossed 86,000 mark for first time. The surge was buoyed by positive global cues and surge in Nifty Bank.

The Nifty 50 surged 0.39% to hit 26,306.95, while the Sensex climbed 0.46% to 86,006.88 as of 10:13 a.m. This comes after the indices rose over 1.2% each in the previous session.

Also Read: Nifty, Sensex Hit Record High After 14 Months — Key Reasons Behind The Rally

TCS To Trent: These Big Nifty Stocks Still Haven’t Recovered Even As Sensex, Nifty Hit Record Highs

India’s benchmark indices climbed to new peaks on Thursday, with both Nifty and Sensex marking their highest levels on record after recovering from a steep correction earlier this year.

The Nifty index touched 26,295.55 in trade, surpassing its previous record of 26,277 set in September 2024. The Sensex also hit an all-time high. The move follows a rebound in the market after both indices dropped more than 15% from their earlier peak recorded on April 7, 2025. They have since rallied about 18% to reach today’s highs. It took Nifty roughly 289 trading sessions to reclaim a new high from its September 2024 peak, the second-longest such recovery period in the past decade.

Also Read: TCS To Trent: These Big Nifty Stocks Still Haven’t Recovered Even As Sensex, Nifty Hit Record Highs

Stock Market News: Glenmark Pharma's Monroe Mnaufacturing Facility Gets VIA From US FDA

Glenmark Pharma received 'Voluntary Action Indicated' from the US Food and Drug Administration for formulations manufacturing unit in Monroe Commercial Manufacturing. The facility at the Monroe site will now restart

The US FDA inspected Monroe facility from June 9-17. The Monroe site was earlier under warning letter since June 2023

Nifty 50 Hits Record High Ending A 289 Day Wait — Key Milestones

The benchmark Nifty 50 index hit a fresh record high on Thursday's trading session, finally topping its previous peak set nearly 14 months ago.

The index touched the 26,295.55 mark in trade, surpassing the previous all-time high of 26,277 set in Sept. 2024, after which followed a period of slowdown.

Also Read: Nifty 50 Hits Record High Ending A 289 Day Wait — Key Milestones

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex Crosses 86,000 For First Time 

The BSE Sensex rose to a new high and crossed 86,000 mark for first time. The index was trading 0.46% higher at 86,6006.88 as of 10:13 a.m.

Stock Market LIVE: Nifty Takes 289 Trade Session To Scale Fresh High

Stock Market News: CarTrade Calls Off Proposed Deal With CarDekho Parent

CarTrade Tech Ltd. on Thursday said that its proposed deal with Girnar Software, the parent company of CarDekho and BikeDekho, regarding a potential consolidation in their automotive classifieds businesses in India has been called off.

Also Read: CarTrade Calls Off Proposed Deal With CarDekho Parent

Stock Market LIVE: Whirlpool Share Price Plunges Over 11% As Promoter Offloads Rs 1,000-Crore Stake

Share price of appliance maker Whirlpool of India Ltd. took a hit in early trade on Thursday after the execution of a block deal worth Rs 1,000 crore, as per Bloomberg data.

Also Read: Whirlpool Share Price Plunges Over 11% As Promoter Offloads Rs 1,000-Crore Stake

Stock Market LIVE: Broader Markets Underperform Benchmark Indices

The NSE Nifty Midcap 150 was trading in a small range, while the NSE Nifty Smallcap 250 was trading flat.

Ashok Leyland, National Aluminium Co, and Coromandel International were top gainers in the NSE Nifty Midcap 150 index. Meanwhile,Whirlpool India Ltd., Jubilant Industries Ltd., and DCM Shriram Ltd. were top losers in the NSE Nifty Smallcap 250 index.

Stock Market LIVE: Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Painst Top Gainers In Nifty 50 Index

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex Hits Over One-Year High

The BSE Sensex rose 0.39% to a 52-week high of 85,939.28.

Nifty Contributors: L&T, HDFC Bank, M&M Support Gains

Stock Market LIVE: Nifty Scales Fresh High 

The NSE Nifty rose 0.34% to a new high of 26,284.20 as HDFC Bank Ltd. and Larsen & Toubro Ltd. shares led. The index took 289 trading days to hit a new high.

Markets At Open: Nifty, Sensex Rise At Open 

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher tracking gains in Larsen & Toubro Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd. shares.

Yield On 10-Year Bond Opens Flat

  • The yield on the 10-year bond opened flat at 6.44%

Source: Bloomberg

Rupee Opens Stronger Against US Dollar

  • Rupee opened 6 paise stronger at 89.21 against US Dollar

  • It closed at 89.27 a dollar on Wednesday

 Source: Bloomberg

Stock Market LIVE: Biocon's Bengaluru Facility Gets US FDA's VIA Classification

US Food and Drug Administration classified Biocon Biologics’ Drug substance facility in Bengaluru as 'Voluntary Action Indicated'. The US FDA inspected Bengaluru facility from Aug 26-Sept 3, Biocon said in an exchange filing.

Urban Company's Growth Engines Are Firing, But Kotak Initiates Bearish Call

Kotak Institutional Equities has initiated coverage on full-stack home-services platform Urban Company Ltd., on a bearish note. The brokerage has ascribed a 'sell' rating on the firm, with a target price of Rs 120 apiece.

The brokerage sees steady growth ahead in both India and overseas markets and expects the core India consumer services business to deliver strong improvement in profitability over the next few years. However, it notes that the newly launched Insta Help vertical will need meaningful investment.

Also Read: Urban Company's Growth Engines Are Firing, But Kotak Initiates Bearish Call — Here's Why

Stock Market LIVE: Travel Food Services Gets Bullish Nod As ICICI Securities Initiates 'Buy'

ICICI Securities has initiated coverage on Travel Food Services Ltd.  with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 1,600, citing a strong structural growth story in the travel food and lounge segment.

Also Read: Travel Food Services Gets Bullish Nod As ICICI Securities Initiates 'Buy'

HDFC Bank, RIL, M&M, Divi's Labs, JSW Steel Are Macquarie's Top Core Choices As It Turns Optimistic For India

Macquarie has turned positive on Indian equities for the calendar year 2026 as it sees three tailwinds assisting the markets. Its top core choices are HDFC Bank Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Divi's Laboratories Ltd., JSW Steel Ltd.

Tata Consumer Products Ltd., MakeMy Trip Ltd., Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., L&T Technology Services Ltd., Delhivery Ltd., and Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. are six rising stars, according to Macquarie.

Also Read: HDFC Bank, RIL, M&M, Divi's Labs, JSW Steel Are Macquarie's Top Core Choices As It Turns Optimistic For India

Gold Extends Gains To Trade At Rs 1,26,570 Thursday— Check Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata And Other Cities

Gold prices continued to rise for second session as market participants anticipate a rate cut in the US next month. Lower interest rates make the precious metal affordable for countries that use other currencies than US dollar.

In India, bullion prices rose 0.6% to Rs 1,26,570 per 10 gram. Meanwhile, in global markets, gold prices consolidated early morning after rising over 1% in the previous session.

Also Read: Gold Extends Gains To Trade At Rs 1,26,570 Thursday— Check Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata And Other Cities

Stocks To Watch Today: Paytm, Whirlpool India, Asian Paints, Oberoi Realty, J&K Bank

Paytm parent One 97 Communications Ltd., Whirlpool of India Ltd., Asian Paints Ltd., Oberoi Realty Ltd. and J&K Bank Ltd. are some of the key stock that will draw market attention today after their corporate announcements.

Learn about more stocks which will likely be in focus on Thursday here.

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty Hints At Slight Positive Open; Bayer Crop, NCC, Zydus Life Shares In Focus

The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.05% or 13.50 points higher at 26,422 as of 6:51 a.m., which implied a positive open for the benchmark index, NSE Nifty 50.

Traders will keep an eye for Bayer Cropscience Ltd., Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., NCC Ltd., Indian Overseas Bank Ltd., United Breweries Ltd., and Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. shares.

The NSE Nifty 50 closed 74.7 points or 0.29% lower at 25,884.8, while the BSE Sensex ended 313.7 points or 0.37% down at 84,587.01 on Tuesday.

Also Read: Trade Setup For Nov 27: Nifty Faces Resistance At 26,300 As Index Tests All-Time High

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