Markets ended higher: Nifty 50 up by 0.09%, Sensex up by 0.15%

Today, the markets closed in the green. Nifty 50 opened at 26,057.20, reached a high of 26,104.20, and closed at 25,891.40, up by 0.09%. The BSE Sensex opened at 85,154.15 and reached a high of 85,290.06, and ended at 84,556.40, up by 0.15%.Reasons for the positive sentimentThe markets recovered due to several reasons:Optimism influenced by the festive season, with investors returning from the Diwali break, adding positive market momentum.Renewed optimism for a trade agreement between India and the U.S, which led to a boost in IT, exports, and textile sectors. Major Indices Today IndicesLTPPrev closeChangeNifty 5025,891.4025,868.600.09%BSE Sensex84,556.4084,426.340.15%Next 5069,434.3569,519.65-0.12%Bank Nifty58,078.0558,007.200.12%Fin Nifty27,556.6527,536.850.07% Both the Nifty and Sensex closed in the green, led by gains in the IT, banking, and financial services.The Nifty Next 50 was in the red, led by the challenges faced by the auto and pharma sectors, which impacted the index.The Bank Nifty gained on strong buying interest in major private banks amid favourable corporate earnings.Sectoral Indices Today IndicesLTPPrev closeChangeNifty IT36,078.6535,299.752.21%Nifty Auto27,218.7527,229.85-0.04%Nifty FMCG56,772.4556,609.150.29%Nifty Pharma22,481.2522,515.70-0.15%Nifty Healthcare14,986.6515,035.95-0.33%Nifty Oil & Gas11,601.1511,667.60-0.57% Nifty IT rose, driven by the hopes of the U.S.-India trade deal and strong earnings.Nifty Auto traded in red over rising raw material prices and booking profits after the recent rally.Nifty FMCG traded in the green after strong HUL results, led by gains in ITC, Varun Beverages, Dabur India, and Colgate.Nifty Pharma dropped due to concerns over rising tariffs for cheap foreign drugs by the U.S.The Nifty Oil & Gas index traded in red on rising crude oil prices and concerns over the margins of Oil Marketing Companies.Market Movers TodayManappuram and Muthoot Finance stocks fell by 2-5% after gold prices declined for three consecutive days.IT companies, namely HCLTech, Mphasis, Persistent Systems, and TCS, saw their shares gain 3% after rising hopes for a trade deal between India and the U.S.Shares of IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals declined by 3% on rising crude oil prices, which threaten the margins of oil marketing companies.Bharat Electronics shares rose by 0.63% after the company received an order from Cochin Shipyard worth ₹633 crore.Top Gainers Company NameLTPPrev CloseChangeVodafone Idea9.529.005.78%Info Edge1,379.801,317.004.77%Bharat Forge1,300.101,243.404.56%Bank of India135.53130.264.05%Infosys1,528.501,472.403.81% Top Losers Company NameLTPPrev CloseChangeMuthoot Finance3,182.103,274.70-2.83%Fortis Healthcare1,049.451,097.90-4.41%Hindustan Petroleum440.70455.40-3.23%Dixon Technologies15,611.0016,122.00-3.17%Eternal328.35338.10-2.88% 52W High Stocks Company NameLTP52W highChangeHDFC Bank1,008.801,020.500.11%Bharti Airtel2,007.902,067.00-1.74%State Bank of India911.55918.000.41%Bajaj Finance1,094.151,102.500.70%Larsen & Toubro3,918.703,966.200.78% 52W Low Stocks Company NameLTP52W lowChangeIvalue Infosolutions269.00268.00-2.25%Emkay Tools860.00721.100.27%SAR Televenture171.00162.00-7.62%RK Swamy133.51132.20-0.79%Cellecor Gadgets29.2026.50-10.02% High Volume Stocks Today Company NameLTPPrev CloseChangeVodafone Idea9.529.005.78%Yes Bank22.7222.75-0.13%Suzlon Energy54.5354.180.65%Eternal328.35338.10-2.88%HDFC Bank1,008.801,007.700.11% Market AnnouncementsHindustan Unilever shares rose by 3% after the company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹2,667 crore for Q2 FY26, up by 3.6% YoY.Jain Resource Recycling shares rose by 9% after the company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹98.6 crore for Q2 FY26, up by 88% YoY.References:Manappuram, Muthoot Finance decline up to 3% as gold prices fall for three daysIT stocks surge up to 4% on India-US trade deal hopes, four other reasons; Nifty IT index hits one-month highHPCL, BPCL, IOC, MPRL shares fall up to 3% on crude price surgeBharat Electronics shares gain on order win of Rs 633 croreHUL shares rise 3% as Q2 net profit beats Street estimates; firm declares a dividendAshish Kacholia-backed stock surges 9% to new 52-week high as Q2 PAT rises 88%. Do you own?

Markets ended higher: Nifty 50 up by 0.09%, Sensex up by 0.15%

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