Stock Market Today: Nifty 50 Trades 0.15% Lower at 25,217.90 as Auto and FMCG Stocks Fall
- 12th November 2026
- 01:00 PM
- 4 min read
Summary
The Nifty 50 traded 0.15% lower at 25,217.90 in midday trade on Thursday, 12 November 2026, with 23 of its 50 stocks rising and 27 falling. Nifty Realty led sectoral gains with a 3.19% rise, while Nifty Auto fell the most. Gold, silver and fuel prices were unchanged, while all four major currencies fell against the rupee on 11 November.Mumbai | 12 November 2026 | 12:52 pm IST
The Nifty 50, the benchmark index that tracks 50 of the largest companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), was trading at 25,217.90 in midday trade, down 37.15 points or 0.15%. During the session, the index touched a high of 25,384.8 and a low of 25,142.95. Of its 50 stocks, 23 advanced and 27 declined. The index has traded between 22,179.9 and 26,373.2 over the past 52 weeks. The BSE Sensex was at 81,800.26, down 79.14 points or 0.10%.
Which Sectors Gained and Fell Today
Nifty Realty led sectoral gains, rising 3.19%. Nifty Financial Services rose 0.94%, and the Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks public sector undertaking (PSU) banks, added 0.91%. Nifty Auto fell the most, down 1.56%. The Nifty FMCG index, which tracks fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, fell 0.91%, and Nifty Pharma lost 0.89%.
| Index | Level | Change (points) | Change (%) |
| Nifty Realty | 922.50 | +28.55 | +3.19% |
| Nifty Financial Services | 27,924.55 | +261.15 | +0.94% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 9,250.75 | +83.55 | +0.91% |
| Nifty Media | 1,732.30 | +13.30 | +0.77% |
| Nifty Bank | 61,182.70 | +390.30 | +0.64% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,790.90 | +4.75 | +0.04% |
| Nifty Services Sector | 32,585.95 | -71.30 | -0.22% |
| Nifty Infra | 9,492.70 | -57.80 | -0.61% |
| Nifty Energy | 37,272.25 | -275.80 | -0.73% |
| Nifty IT | 32,056.35 | -239.25 | -0.74% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,583.05 | -74.25 | -0.77% |
| Nifty Pharma | 28,520.85 | -255.60 | -0.89% |
| Nifty FMCG | 46,760.25 | -428.30 | -0.91% |
| Nifty Auto | 28,079.50 | -443.80 | -1.56% |
How Did Broader Markets Perform Today
Smaller companies outperformed the Nifty 50 in midday trade. The Nifty Smallcap 250 rose 1.03% and the Nifty Midcap 100 gained 0.53%. The Nifty Midcap 50 added 0.19% and the Nifty 500 edged up 0.08%, while the Nifty Next 50 fell 0.26%.
| Index | Level | Change (points) | Change (%) |
| Nifty Smallcap 250 | 17,982.00 | +183.85 | +1.03% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 61,847.75 | +328.65 | +0.53% |
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 17,786.65 | +33.05 | +0.19% |
| Nifty 500 | 23,797.50 | +18.20 | +0.08% |
| Nifty Next 50 | 73,296.25 | -189.95 | -0.26% |
Within the Nifty Smallcap 250, Avanti Feeds led the gainers with an 8.02% rise, followed by C.E. Info Systems at 6.31%.
| Top Nifty Smallcap 250 gainers | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
| Avanti Feeds | 760.55 | +8.02% |
| C.E. Info Systems | 902.5 | +6.31% |
| Tanla Platforms | 737.3 | +6.16% |
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services | 1,223.8 | +5.82% |
| Prism Cement | 117.08 | +5.78% |
Which Nifty 50 Stocks Gained and Lost the Most
Insurance and finance companies led the gainers. HDFC Life Insurance rose 3.94% and Shriram Finance gained 3.55%. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) fell the most, down 4.22%, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra at 2.56%.
| Top gainers | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
| HDFC Life Insurance | 596.15 | +3.94% |
| Shriram Finance | 1,003.60 | +3.55% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,111.75 | +3.05% |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1,814.00 | +2.66% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 1,884.20 | +2.12% |
| State Bank of India | 1,079.85 | +1.76% |
| Top losers | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
| ONGC | 224.88 | -4.22% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 3,376.20 | -2.56% |
| Hindustan Unilever | 1,973.00 | -2.44% |
| Nestle India | 1,262.50 | -1.98% |
| Maruti Suzuki India | 12,953.00 | -1.76% |
| Tata Motors | 294.50 | -1.59% |
How Did Foreign and Domestic Investors Trade on 11 November
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of ₹12,563 crore in the cash market on 11 November, the latest session with available data. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers of ₹8,435 crore on the same day.
| Investor | Bought | Sold | Net |
| FIIs | ₹30,087 crore | ₹17,524 crore | ₹12,563 crore |
| DIIs | ₹19,704 crore | ₹28,139 crore | -₹8,435 crore |
What Are Gold, Silver and Fuel Prices Today
Gold, silver, petrol and diesel prices were unchanged on 12 November. 24-carat gold was at ₹14,190 per gram in Ahmedabad, and petrol was at ₹111.21 per litre in Greater Mumbai.
| Item | City | Price | Change |
| Gold (24-carat) | Ahmedabad | ₹14,190 per gram | No change |
| Silver | Ahmedabad | ₹198.58 per gram | No change |
| Petrol | Greater Mumbai | ₹111.21 per litre | No change |
| Diesel | Greater Mumbai | ₹97.83 per litre | No change |
How Did the Rupee Move Against Major Currencies
On 11 November, one US dollar was worth ₹93.57, down 0.22%. All four major currencies fell against the rupee, with the Japanese yen down the most at 0.40%.
| Currency | Value in rupees (11 November 2026) | Change (%) |
| 1 US dollar | ₹93.57 | -0.22% |
| 1 British pound | ₹125.37 | -0.27% |
| 1 Australian dollar | ₹64.50 | -0.34% |
| 1 Japanese yen | ₹0.59 | -0.40% |
This article uses intraday figures taken between 12:52 pm and 12:56 pm IST on 12 November 2026.
Stay updated on Indian and global equity and commodity markets on PL Capital.
Disclaimer: Investments in securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.
This is a knowledge-sharing initiative by PL Capital. The information provided is only for educational purposes and should not be considered as financial advice & has no influence on the investment/trading decisions of any investors.
For detailed disclaimers/disclosure and Mandatory terms and conditions please visit our website https://www.plindia.com/regulatory-content/
