Stock Market Today - 12th Nov: Nifty 50 up by 0.54%, Sensex up by 0.44%

On Wednesday, the day started on a positive note for Indian markets, with the NIFTY 50 trading at 25,834.30, up by 0.54%, and the SENSEX up by 0.44% at 84,238.86, in the pre-trading session.Global cuesThe U.S and Asian markets continued to trade higher for the third consecutive day over the possibility of the U.S government reopening after 42 days of shutdown.Gift NiftyOn November 12, 2025, the GIFT Nifty traded in the red due to FII selling in Indian markets.Asian Markets ASIAN MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeGIFT NIFTY25,948.5025,998.50-0.19%Nikkei 22550,927.2950,842.930.17%Hang Seng26,872.9726,738.360.66%Taiwan27,985.5727,784.950.72%KOSPI4,140.664,106.390.83% Asian markets continued to trade higher as the U.S. Congress is set to end the government shutdown.US & European Markets US MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeDOW JONES47,948.9747,389.631.18%S&P 5006,894.506,883.500.16%Nasdaq23,645.2523,565.750.34% U.S. markets opened lower, dragged down by losses in tech stocks over valuation concerns and by weaker labor market data, but ended in the green amid positive sentiment over the government reopening.The FTSE rose, led by the gains in AstraZeneca, and cooling labor markets raised expectations of further rate cuts by the Bank of England in December.The CAC index traded higher after gains in the Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, and Healthcare sectors.DAX ended in green, led by the gains in the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, DAX Transportation & Logistics, and DAX Consumer & Cyclical sectors.Commodities COMMODITIESLTP ($)Prev closeChangeBRENT CRUDE65.010065.1600-0.23%GOLD4,123.37004,126.8000-0.08%CRUDE OIL60.890061.0400-0.25%NATURAL GAS4.68804.65200.77%SILVER51.189151.2235-0.07% Crude oil prices dropped as the U.S government reopening will boost consumer confidence and economic activity, increasing demand for crude oil.Precious metals, such as gold and silver, dropped as investors moved their funds from safe-haven assets into U.S. equity markets amid positive sentiment over the reopening of the government.Natural gas prices traded higher on the forecasts of frigid U.S temperatures.Currency Movements CURRENCYLTPPrev closeChangeDOLLAR INDEX99.540099.4600-0.08%USD/INR88.560088.70000.16%GBP/INR116.2980116.84730.47%EUR/INR102.4416102.60680.16% The dollar index dropped due to weak U.S jobs data, which reported that every week, private employers shed 11,250 jobs.The rupee strengthened against other currencies, led by the optimism around India-U.S. trade talks.Sectors to watchRenewable Energy sector: Renewable Energy Minister, Pralhad Joshi, stated that India aims to become a global hub for green energy production through its National Green Hydrogen Mission, making this a key sector to watch.Banking sector: The Indian Banks’ retail bad loan sales and corporate bad loan sales doubled in Q2 FY26 and they are focusing on cleaning up the balance sheet by selling stressed assets.Steel Sector: OECD panel flags excess Steel supplies as China flooded global markets, with worldwide capacity likely to surpass 680 million tonnes.Stocks to watchHindustan Unilever: NCLT has approved Hindustan Unilever’s demerger with its ice cream segment to build a new entity, Kwality Wall’s (India).ONGC: ONGC expects a recovery in oil production from the Mumbai High field to begin in January.Paras Defence: Paras Defence and Space Technologies secured an order from the defence ministry worth ₹35.68 crore for the supply of portable counter-drone systems (PCDS).JSW Steel: JSW Steel is planning to sell its 50% stake in Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) to Japan’s Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL).FII and DII Inflows - 11th Nov 2025 CategoryBuy ValueSell ValueNet ValueDII14,832.9712,644.502,188.47FII/FPI14,487.4015,290.62-803.22 (The above numbers are in ₹ Cr)On 11th November, outflows were ₹1,385.25 crore, with DIIs standing as net buyers continuing to show confidence in the Indian markets, while FIIs stood as net sellers after moving to the attractive U.S markets.Global Events & UpdatesOn November 12, India will release its Consumer Price Inflation data.The U.S. will be releasing its MBA Mortgage Market Index data today.OPEC will release its monthly report data today.Things to look out forAustralia’s NAB Business Confidence Index dropped to 6 in October 2025.Mexico's industrial production dropped by 2.4% YoY in September 2025.References:FTSE 100 hits record high as job market data weakens pound; AstraZeneca shinesFrance shares higher at close of trade; CAC 40 up 1.25%Germany shares higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.57%Oil prices little changed as markets eye US government reopeningForecasts for Frigid US Temps Push Nat-Gas Prices Sharply HigherRupee strengthens on optimism around progress in India-US trade talksAim to make India global hub for green hydrogen production: Pralhad JoshiOECD panel flags excess steel supplies; China exports surgeFrom HUL, ONGC, BSE to Balrampur Chini – Here are 10 stocks to watchEconomic Calendar

Stock Market Today - 12th Nov: Nifty 50 up by 0.54%, Sensex up by 0.44%

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