Indian markets were positive today with Nifty 50 opening at 25,824.60, reaching a high of 25,926.20, and closing at 25,843.15, up by 0.52%. Similarly, the BSE Sensex opened at 84,269.30 and reached a high of 84,656.56, then ended at 84,363.37, up 0.49%.Reasons for the positive sentimentThe markets recovered due to several reasons:Optimism driven by the positive Asian markets and Diwali.Better-than-expected results from major companies like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries.Major Indices Today IndicesLTPPrev closeChangeNifty 5025,843.1525,709.850.52%BSE Sensex84,363.3783,952.190.49%Next 5069,450.3569,356.050.14%Bank Nifty58,033.2057,713.350.55%Fin Nifty27,505.5027,538.60-0.12% Both the Nifty and Sensex closed in the green, led by gains in the banking, automobile, and FMCG sectors.The Nifty Next 50 was in the green, led by the positive sentiment in the overall market.The Bank Nifty gained on upbeat Q2 earnings from HDFC Bank and steady credit growth and liquidity outlook.Sectoral Indices Today IndicesLTPPrev closeChangeNifty IT35,292.6034,950.700.98%Nifty Auto27,185.4527,228.60-0.16%Nifty FMCG56,597.1556,616.40-0.03%Nifty Pharma22,439.9022,253.750.84%Nifty Healthcare15,002.1014,866.900.91%Nifty Oil & Gas11,661.9011,498.101.42% Nifty IT rose after upbeat Q3 results from U.S tech companies like Microsoft and Nvidia, and weakness in the rupee boosted the earnings outlook for export-driven Indian IT firms.Nifty Auto and Nifty FMCG traded in red after profit-booking from the recent rally.Nifty Pharma gained on the news that Indian pharma companies are exploring opportunities in Russia.The Nifty Oil & Gas index traded green with upbeat earnings from Reliance Industries and substantial gains from other Oil and Gas companies.Market Movers TodayHDFC Bank's share price rose by 1.74% to hit a 52-week high after the bank reported a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.27% for Q2FY26.RVNL shares rose by 1% after the company received an order worth ₹144 crore from South Central Railway for design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning for OHE in Ramgundam, Kazipet section of Secunderabad division.DCB Bank shares rose by 13.85% after the brokers gave positive views on its Q2 results.RBL Bank shares rose by 9% after Emirates NBD announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in the bank.Top Gainers Company NameLTPPrev CloseChangeAU Small Finance Bank865.20792.459.18%RBL Bank326.65299.509.07%Federal Bank227.08212.386.92%IDFC First Bank76.9371.887.03%Bank of India129.77123.115.41% Top Losers Company NameLTPPrev CloseChangeHindustan Zinc486.40500.25-2.77%JSW Energy525.20540.80-2.88%Dixon Technologies16,075.0016,700.00-3.74%Dalmia Bharat2,195.902,245.10-2.19%Shree Cement28,880.0029,690.00-2.73% 52W High Stocks Company NameLTP52W highChangeHDFC Bank1,002.951,020.000.04%Bharti Airtel2,051.502,057.001.96%State Bank of India907.50913.652.06%Bajaj Finance1,081.001,086.501.02%Bajaj Finserv2,139.802,149.502.69% 52W Low Stocks Company NameLTP52W lowChangeJindal SAW186.60184.50-2.12%Tejas Networks539.70537.05-8.48%Seshaasai Technologies376.55367.95-4.19%HG Infra Engineering911.40908.35-0.87%Route Mobile722.85714.20-1.23% High Volume Stocks Today Company NameLTPPrev CloseChangeVodafone Idea8.948.702.76%Yes Bank22.6422.251.75%Suzlon Energy53.0952.920.32%Canara Bank127.59125.491.67%Reliance Industries1,466.801,416.803.53% IPOsAllotted TodayMidwest IPO shares allotted today. Investors can check the allotment status on the BSE.Market AnnouncementsUTI AMC shares dropped by 10% after the company posted a weak profit of ₹113 crore for Q2 FY26, down by 53% YoY.Tejas Networks shares dropped by 9% to hit a 52-week low after the company reported a net loss of ₹307 crore in its Q2 earnings.