Market Opening Bell - 13th Nov: Nifty 50 up by 0.12%, Sensex up by 0.07%

On Thursday, the Indian markets opened in a positive territory, with the NIFTY 50 trading at 25,906.10, up by 0.12%, and the SENSEX up by 0.07% at 84,525.89, in the pre-trading session.Global cuesThe U.S. markets traded higher, along with the Nikkei and KOSPI, amid optimism over the end of the U.S. government shutdown. At the same time, Hang Seng and TAIEX declined, offset by losses in specific sectors.Gift NiftyOn November 13, 2025, the GIFT Nifty traded flat due to mixed global cues.Asian Markets ASIAN MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeGIFT NIFTY25,963.0025,940.000.09%Nikkei 22551,166.7851,063.310.20%Hang Seng26,798.5026,922.74-0.46%Taiwan27,941.7127,947.09-0.02%KOSPI4,151.804,150.390.03% Asian markets, namely Nikkei and KOSPI, traded higher, following Wall Street's lead.The Hang Seng declined due to losses in banking and property stocks.TAIEX traded lower, led by the losses in TSMC stocks.US & European Markets US MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeDOW JONES48,275.8347,948.960.68%S&P 5006,897.756,887.000.15%Nasdaq23,615.0023,548.750.28% U.S. markets ended in the green, led by gains in tech and financial stocks, as well as positive sentiment over the end of the government shutdown. EU MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeFTSE9,911.429,899.600.12%CAC8,241.248,156.231.04%DAX24,381.4624,088.061.22% The FTSE rose, led by the gains in Utilities and Mining shares.The CAC index traded higher after gains in the Consumer Goods, Financials, and Utilities sectors.DAX ended in green, led by the gains in the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Technology, and Utilities sectors.Commodities COMMODITIESLTP ($)Prev closeChangeBRENT CRUDE62.700062.7100-0.02%GOLD4,192.15004,195.2600-0.07%CRUDE OIL58.470058.4900-0.03%NATURAL GAS4.67404.67200.04%SILVER53.399053.26480.25% Crude oil prices dropped amid rising concerns about an oversupplied market after OPEC+ forecast higher supply from other producers.Precious metals, such as gold, dropped as investors shifted funds from safe-haven assets, while silver rose amid strong industrial demand for solar panels and medical devices.Natural gas prices traded higher on the forecasts of cooler U.S temperatures.Currency Movements CURRENCYLTPPrev closeChangeDOLLAR INDEX99.500099.4700-0.03%USD/INR88.640088.5700-0.08%GBP/INR116.2492116.29800.04%EUR/INR102.5463102.4416-0.10% The dollar index gained ahead of the reopening of the U.S government.The rupee weakened against the dollar and euro, led by the trade uncertainty and weaker CPI inflation data.The pound weakened amid weak labour market data.Sectors to watchInsurance sector: The insurance sector sees a rise in demand for pure protection products after GST 2.0 made term plans affordable.Automobile sector: The Indian automakers plan to increase production by 40%.Banking Sector: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged PSU banks to attract low-cost deposits and boost lending to MSMEs.Stocks to watchLupin: Lupin’s subsidiary inaugurated an oncology unit at its Vizag manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to enhance contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) capabilities.NTPC: NTPC signed two agreements in Assam’s healthcare sector to establish a burn ICU at Kokrajhar Medical College and Hospital and to provide nutritional support to TB patients.Vedanta: NCLT has reserved its order on Vedanta’s demerger proposal, which India’s petroleum and natural gas ministry has opposed.RITES: RITES received LoA from Cochin International Airport for the Construction of a Regulator cum Bridge (RCB) across Chengalthodu at Chengal, Kanjoor Panchayath near Cochin International Airport, worth ₹52 crores.FII and DII Inflows - 12th Nov 2025 CategoryBuy ValueSell ValueNet ValueDII18,311.8013,184.685,127.12FII/FPI15,594.0717,344.10-1,750.03 (The above numbers are in ₹ Cr)On 12th November, outflows were ₹3,377.09 crore, with DIIs remaining net buyers, while FIIs turned net sellers after India’s CPI inflation dropped to 0.25%.Global Events & UpdatesOn November 13, France will release its Unemployment rate data.The U.K. will be releasing its Industrial and Manufacturing production data today.The U.S will release its Core Inflation data today.Things to look out forIndia’s consumer price inflation rate dropped to 0.25% in October of 2025.OPEC forecasted a tighter market in 2026 in its monthly report.References:UK’s FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears endFrance shares higher at close of trade; CAC 40 up 1.04%Germany shares higher at close of trade; DAX up 1.22%Oil Futures Fall on Oversupply Concerns, Technical FlipSilver Prices Notch a Fresh RecordLife insurers see surge in pure protection demand as GST 2.0 makes term plans affordableIndian carmakers plan to ramp up production capacity by up to 40% amid GST cutsSustain low-cost deposit momentum: Finmin to PSBsStocks to watch: Hero MotoCorp, LG Electronics, Tata Steel, SBI among 10 shares in focus todayNCLT Mumbai reserves order on Vedanta's demerger proposal; petroleum ministry cites concernsStocks to watch on Nov 13: Vedanta, Nazara, NTPC, Samman Capital, Natco Pharma, Lupin, RITES, Cosmo First, Kanpur PlastipackEconomic Calendar

Market Opening Bell - 13th Nov: Nifty 50 up by 0.12%, Sensex up by 0.07%

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