Overview:

• Infosys and HCL Tech lifted Nifty IT index by almost 2%, contributing to overall market strength. 

• FIIs invested Rs. 4,581 crore in equities, representing regained confidence in Indian markets.

• Positive corporate results from Bajaj Auto, Kalyan Jewellers, and HAL contributed to the overall positive sentiment.

Indian stock market today traded in green, with benchmark indices settling higher due to strong gains in IT and metal stocks. BSE Sensex gained 434.94 points or 0.52% while Nifty 50 stood 131 points or 0.51% higher at 25,623.30. Strong FII inflows and upbeat quarterly results further boosted investor sentiment across key sectors. Here’s what happened in stock market today based on Moneycontrol Live Updates.

Sectoral Performance

The stock market today witnessed broad-based buying across most sectoral indices. IT sector was the best performer today, with Nifty IT index jumping 1.94% to 35,797.35, adding 679.75 points. This upmove was driven by gains in the major technology stocks, with Infosys rising 2.71% and HCL Tech moving 1.88% higher.

The banking group added marginal gains as Nifty Bank index rose 0.21% to 57,999.90. Metal and pharma stocks also rallied between 0.5-1% each. Meanwhile, BSE Smallcap index was down 0.17%, after witnessing pressure on smaller companies in the otherwise strong market.

Top Gainers and Losers on Nifty 50

IT companies dominated the list. Infosys led the pack with a 2.62% gain to Rs. 1,515.50, followed by HCL Tech at Rs. 1,540.90. Asian Paints rose 1.81% to Rs. 2,661, while TCS added 1.67% to reach Rs. 3,041.80. Bajaj Finance rounded out the top five gainers with a 1.15% increase to Rs. 1,078.90.

The worst losers from the pack were Trent shares, which slipped 6.95% to Rs 4,305.60 even on reporting an 11.4% rise in year-on-year profit at Rs 373.4 crore. The other stock to decline were NCC by 2.62% to Rs 190.20 and Sammaan Capital by 2.52% to Rs 180.74.

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Stock Movement Driven by Corporate Announcements

Various companies announced key decisions which had an effect on their performance in the share market news today. Hindustan Aeronautics stock jumped 2.62% to Rs. 4,748.30 after signing a major deal with General Electric Company, USA, to supply 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines between 2027 and 2032.

Swiggy said it is planning to raise up to Rs 10,000 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement. The company’s shares traded 0.22% higher at Rs 402.50. The stock is trading 34.76% below its 52-week high.

Mixed Performance in Quarterly Results

Quarterly earnings were announced by a number of companies in the Indian stock market. Bajaj Auto saw strong numbers with a 23.7% surge in profit to Rs. 2,479.7 crore and revenue growth of 13.7% to Rs. 14,922 crore.

Kalyan Jewellers India wowed investors with a stellar 99.5% leap in profit at Rs. 260.5 crore as the revenue grew by 30% to Rs. 7,856 crore. Global Health reported a 21.1% rise in profit at Rs. 158.4 crore, but the share price fell 2.71% to Rs. 1,217.55. JSW Cement had a profit of Rs. 86.4 crore in Q2 versus a loss of Rs. 64.4 crore a year ago, while revenue surged 17.4%.

FII and DII Activity

Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) showed strong buying interest, with net inflows of Rs. 4,581.34 crore on November 7. This is highre compared to Rs. 3,263.21 crore net selling on November 6. Domestic Institutional Investors also remained net buyers, pumping in Rs. 6,674.77 crore.

Currency and Commodity Updates

Indian rupee was stable at 88.68 to the dollar, exhibiting slight movement from November 7’s, 2025 closing rate of 88.66. In the commodities market, oil surged after optimism for the potential reopening of the US government. In ICE, Brent increased 0.74% to $64.10 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 0.84% to $60.25 a barrel.

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Market Outlook

The stock market today revealed investor confidence in IT stocks. Many companies presented solid quarterly earnings, and foreign investors returned to the market. This indicted an optimistic outlook for the short-term. However, investors should keep an eye on global economic developments to guage for further stability and momentum in the near term.

FAQs

1. Why was the Indian stock market up today?

The Indian stock market rose due to strong buying in the IT and metal sectors, strong quarterly numbers, and good FII inflows. It supported liquidity and confidence in the market, as well as about Rs. 4,500 crore of FII inflows.

2. Which sector's stocks rallied the most today?

The IT sector led the gains, with a gain of 1.94% in the Nifty IT index. Metal and pharma stocks also saw gains. The best performers from the large cap tech stocks were Infosys and HCL Tech.

3. What were the key corporate announcements impacting stocks?

Hindustan Aeronautics surged after signing a large engine deal with GE, while Swiggy announced a plan to raise Rs. 10,000 crore through a QIP. Bajaj Auto and Kalyan Jewellers saw very strong quarterly numbers as well.

4. How did domestic and foreign investors invest in the markets today?

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) became strong buyers today, investing Rs. 4,581 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) invested Rs. 6,674 crore. This reflects strong institutional buying in Indian stocks.

5. What is the outlook for Indian stock market today?

They expect a cautiously positive trend, given the strong earnings and continued inflows from foreign investors, but demand and momentum could be affected by global economic cues and when sectors rotation may occur.