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Sensex was trading at 83,980.62 (+0.05%) while Nifty 50 was at 25,751.55 (+0.11%) amid sectoral choppiness.
Automobile sales in October jumped, with M&M, Bajaj Auto, and TVS at the forefront, boosting investors' confidence.
Companies like Phoenix Mills, Patanjali Foods, and MedPlus have reported stellar quarterly profits despite global uncertainty.
Indian stock market today shows mixed emotions at the start of a week, Monday, November 3, 2025. Benchmark indices traded with modest gains. Sensex traded at 83,980.62 points, up 41.91 points or 0.05%, while Nifty 50 settled at 25,751.55, up 29.45 points or 0.11%. Banking performed well with Nifty Bank rising 261.20 points to 58,037.55, up 0.45% over the previous close. Here’s what happened in stock market today based on Moneycontrol Live Updates.
The advance-decline ratio is in favor of bulls on the National Stock Exchange, with 1,574 stocks advancing against 1,130 declining stocks. At the same time, BSE Smallcap index jumped 0.60% to 54,199.53. Thus, indicating healthy participation from mid and small-cap stocks.
The automobile sector also showed growth with the release of October sales data. Bajaj Auto reported an 8% growth in total sales to 5.18 lakh units, as reported by Business Standard. Meanwhile, TVS Motor Company’s sales jumped 11% to 5.43 lakh units. Mahindra & Mahindra's auto division recorded a 25.6% rise with total sales reaching 1.2 lakh units. Royal Enfield posted a record-breaking festive performance with 2.49 lakh motorcycles sold in October. Hence, driving Eicher Motors' total sales up 13%.
IT stocks faced pressure, as Nifty IT fell 0.04% to 35,699.50. However, BSE Oil & Gas index extended its winning run for the fourth straight session. The hike was supported by a reduction in petrol and diesel prices.
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The biggest gainer in the stock market today was Shriram Finance stock, which jumped 4.35% to Rs. 781.45 with a turnover of Rs 1,086.63 crore. It also became the most active stock in the futures and options segment.
Mahindra & Mahindra shares rose 1.92% to Rs. 3,554, followed by Apollo Hospitals, which gained 1.17% to settle at Rs. 7,770.50. State Bank of India stock also gained 1.04% to end at Rs. 946.75, while InterGlobe Aviation rose 0.86% to close at Rs. 5,673.50.
On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki stock was the biggest loser, down 3.40% to Rs. 15,635. Bharat Electronics fell 1.51% to Rs. 419.65. Titan Company shares were 1.16% lower at Rs. 3,703.40 ahead of its quarterly earnings announcement.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone posted healthy operational numbers for October 2025. Port cargo volume increased by 6% year-on-year to 40.2 million metric tonnes, while container volumes showed a strong growth of 24%. It handled 284.4 million metric tonnes in year-to-date, up 10% year-on-year.
According to a Moneycontrol report, many companies announced their quarterly results, reflecting strong growth trends. Phoenix Mills Q2 consolidated profit jumped 39% to Rs. 304 crore compared to Rs. 218.1 crore last year. The company’s revenue was up 21.5% at Rs. 1,115.4 crore. The stock reacted well, trading at Rs. 1,721.65, up 2.53% over the previous close.
Patanjali Foods' earnings were declared. The company’s Q2 profit surged 67% to Rs. 516.7 crore from Rs. 308.6 crore, but the stock was down 4.74% at Rs. 574. MedPlus Health Services' profit rose 43% to Rs. 55.5 crore, and the stock surged 9.11% to Rs. 832.40. Bharat Petroleum Corporation reported its Q2 profit zooming 170% to Rs. 6,191.5 crore, though the stock gained only 0.43% to Rs. 358.35.
Indian rupee opened flat at 88.76 per dollar against the October 31’s close of 88.77, with a very narrow range of movement. Aviation Turbine Fuel, or ATF, prices rose by 1% in the November revision, for the second consecutive month.
In global markets, oil prices rose as OPEC+ paused production hikes in the first quarter of 2026. Brent crude futures increased 0.73% to $65.24 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude added 0.74% to $61.43 per barrel.
Copper prices have fallen for a third successive day. The fall came amid concerns over the economy of China after a manufacturing activity survey in October came in at 50.6 from 51.2 the previous month.
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Indian stock market today has shown resilience amidst global uncertainties and continued FII selling. Strong domestic institutional support and robust corporate earnings offered stability. The market sentiment remained cautious on concerns of elevated valuations. Investors would be keeping an eye on the upcoming quarterly results and macroeconomic development.
1. Why was the Indian stock market down today?
The stock market today traded mixed, as profit booking was observed in select sectors, such as IT and consumer goods, while banking and auto stocks provided upward support. Investors remained cautious ahead of global cues and upcoming economic data.
2. Which were the best sectors in today's market session?
The banking and oil & gas sectors led the gains, with Nifty Bank up 0.45%. Auto and midcap stocks also ended strongly on the back of positive sales numbers and an improvement in investor sentiment.
3. What led to foreign investors selling Indian equities?
The FIIs continued to sell due to global risk aversion, the strong U.S. dollar movement, and geopolitical uncertainty, while domestic investors absorbed the pressure with strong buying support.
4. How did corporate earnings influence today's market sentiment?
Phoenix Mills, Patanjali Foods, and MedPlus Health reported robust Q2 results, boosting market confidence. Earnings growth across key sectors, such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, and energy, helped limit downside pressure.
5. What is the near-term outlook for the Indian stock market?
Range-bound movement is expected, according to analysts, as investors digest earnings and await global cues. Strong domestic demand and DII inflows are supportive of stability, while FII selling and global volatility might trigger short-term corrections.
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