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A data-driven look at Monday’s market watch snapshot of the Nifty 50 and its 50 constituents.
The Nifty 50 closed the session looking calm: 25,044.65, up 58.25 points (+0.23%) from the previous close of 24,986.40. But look under the surface and the picture changes. Of the 50 stocks, only 21 rose, 28 fell and 1 was flat. So how did the index end green? The answer is simple: a handful of large banks did the heavy lifting.
Note: the data file shows last traded prices (the indicative close column is blank), so figures reflect the snapshot, not necessarily the official closing print.
The index at a glance
- Open / High / Low: 25,076.40 / 25,084.05 / 24,838.75
- Intraday range: about 245 points. The index opened near its high, dipped, then recovered.
- Volume: roughly 40.6 crore shares traded
- Turnover: about ₹37,153 crore
- Versus 52-week high (26,373.20): about 5% below it
- Versus 52-week low (22,179.90): about 12.9% above it
- 30-day change: +11.21%
- 365-day change: -2.07%
In plain words, the Nifty has bounced strongly over the last month but is still slightly negative over a full year.
Breadth was weak, leadership was narrow
The average stock moved -0.09%, and the median stock -0.24%. That is below the index’s +0.23%, which tells us the index was lifted by heavyweights rather than broad buying.
Top gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SBIN | 1,042.00 | +2.56% |
| Trent | 3,119.20 | +2.02% |
| Nestlé India | 1,297.80 | +1.91% |
| NTPC | 328.75 | +1.87% |
| L&T | 4,185.00 | +1.82% |
Top losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Steel | 184.85 | -2.81% |
| HCL Tech | 1,407.00 | -2.43% |
| UltraTech Cement | 12,275.00 | -1.79% |
| ITC | 278.80 | -1.64% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,064.85 | -1.56% |
Where the money moved: banks dominated turnover
The four most-traded stocks by value were HDFC Bank (₹5,151 crore), ICICI Bank (₹4,356 crore), Reliance (₹2,598 crore) and SBI (₹2,497 crore). Together they made up about 39% of total turnover. Three of the four were banks, and all three closed higher: SBI +2.56%, HDFC Bank +1.79% and ICICI Bank +1.53%. Reliance was flat at +0.03%.
Not every financial did well, though. Kotak (-0.21%), Axis (-0.30%) and Bajaj Finance (-1.56%) all slipped, so this was a big-private-bank-and-SBI story rather than a sector-wide rally.
IT had a rough day
All four large IT names in the index ended lower: HCL Tech -2.43%, Infosys -1.49%, Tech Mahindra -1.36% and TCS -0.94%. Over the past year, the sector’s big names are still deep in the red (Infosys -23.75%, TCS -18.17%), even though the 30-day numbers are strong (TCS +14.81%, HCL Tech +15.64%, Tech Mahindra +19.21%). It looks like a sector that bounced hard and is now taking a breather.
Metals: the most volatile corner
Tata Steel and Hindalco had the widest intraday swings among the heavier movers, each moving around 5% from low to high. Their days went in opposite directions:
- Tata Steel opened at ₹192.50, dropped as low as ₹184.34 and ended at ₹184.85 (-2.81%), close to the day’s low.
- Hindalco fell to ₹919.30, then clawed back to ₹960.00 (+0.73%), nearly touching its high of ₹967.70.
Who is near their 52-week highs, and who is far away?
This is where the market splits into two groups.
Closest to 52-week high
- ICICI Bank: just 0.19% away (sitting at its day high of ₹1,592)
- Eternal: 0.70% away
- Kotak Bank: 0.77% away
- Adani Ports: 0.98% away
- JSW Steel: 1.68% away
Furthest below 52-week high
- Infosys: 33.2% below
- ITC: 32.3% below
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV): 28.7% below
- HDFC Life: 28.3% below
- Jio Financial: 27.4% below
So while the index is only 5% below its peak, many individual stocks are still a long way from theirs. A rising index and a lot of stocks in deep drawdowns can exist together.
The one-month and one-year view
Last 30 days: a broad recovery. The average stock gained 9.24%, and only two names fell: Nestlé India (-2.64%) and Coal India (-2.44%). The best performers were Tech Mahindra (+19.21%), M&M (+17.68%), ICICI Bank (+17.27%), BSE (+16.10%) and Dr. Reddy’s (+15.71%).
Last 365 days: much more mixed. The average stock is up 1.90%, and 27 of 50 are positive. The winners are BSE (+45.38%), Adani Ports (+34.45%), Titan (+31.61%), Tech Mahindra (+29.13%) and Bajaj Auto (+25.16%). The laggards are ITC (-31.25%), TMPV (-28.13%), HDFC Life (-24.68%), Jio Financial (-23.83%) and Infosys (-23.75%).
Key takeaways
- A green index doesn’t mean a green market. Breadth was 21 up versus 28 down, and the median stock fell.
- Banks led. SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank powered the index and absorbed a big share of turnover.
- IT remained under pressure despite a strong month, with every major name down on the day.
- The last month has been strong almost everywhere, but one-year returns show a market that is still sorting winners from losers.
- ICICI Bank is the standout. It is at its day high, essentially at its 52-week high and up 17.27% in a month.
This post is based only on a single day’s market watch data and is for information, not investment advice. Do your own research or speak to a registered advisor before making decisions.
Nifty 50 on 9 Nov 2026: Banks Carry the Index While Most Stocks Slip
A data-driven look at Monday’s market watch snapshot of the Nifty 50 and its 50 constituents.
The Nifty 50 closed the session looking calm: 25,044.65, up 58.25 points (+0.23%) from the previous close of 24,986.40. But look under the surface and the picture changes. Of the 50 stocks, only 21 rose, 28 fell and 1 was flat. So how did the index end green? The answer is simple: a handful of large banks did the heavy lifting.
Note: the data file shows last traded prices (the indicative close column is blank), so figures reflect the snapshot, not necessarily the official closing print.
The index at a glance
- Open / High / Low: 25,076.40 / 25,084.05 / 24,838.75
- Intraday range: about 245 points. The index opened near its high, dipped, then recovered.
- Volume: roughly 40.6 crore shares traded
- Turnover: about ₹37,153 crore
- Versus 52-week high (26,373.20): about 5% below it
- Versus 52-week low (22,179.90): about 12.9% above it
- 30-day change: +11.21%
- 365-day change: -2.07%
In plain words, the Nifty has bounced strongly over the last month but is still slightly negative over a full year.
Breadth was weak, leadership was narrow
The average stock moved -0.09%, and the median stock -0.24%. That is below the index’s +0.23%, which tells us the index was lifted by heavyweights rather than broad buying.
Top gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SBIN | 1,042.00 | +2.56% |
| Trent | 3,119.20 | +2.02% |
| Nestlé India | 1,297.80 | +1.91% |
| NTPC | 328.75 | +1.87% |
| L&T | 4,185.00 | +1.82% |
Top losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Steel | 184.85 | -2.81% |
| HCL Tech | 1,407.00 | -2.43% |
| UltraTech Cement | 12,275.00 | -1.79% |
| ITC | 278.80 | -1.64% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,064.85 | -1.56% |
Where the money moved: banks dominated turnover
The four most-traded stocks by value were HDFC Bank (₹5,151 crore), ICICI Bank (₹4,356 crore), Reliance (₹2,598 crore) and SBI (₹2,497 crore). Together they made up about 39% of total turnover. Three of the four were banks, and all three closed higher: SBI +2.56%, HDFC Bank +1.79% and ICICI Bank +1.53%. Reliance was flat at +0.03%.
Not every financial did well, though. Kotak (-0.21%), Axis (-0.30%) and Bajaj Finance (-1.56%) all slipped, so this was a big-private-bank-and-SBI story rather than a sector-wide rally.
IT had a rough day
All four large IT names in the index ended lower: HCL Tech -2.43%, Infosys -1.49%, Tech Mahindra -1.36% and TCS -0.94%. Over the past year, the sector’s big names are still deep in the red (Infosys -23.75%, TCS -18.17%), even though the 30-day numbers are strong (TCS +14.81%, HCL Tech +15.64%, Tech Mahindra +19.21%). It looks like a sector that bounced hard and is now taking a breather.
Metals: the most volatile corner
Tata Steel and Hindalco had the widest intraday swings among the heavier movers, each moving around 5% from low to high. Their days went in opposite directions:
- Tata Steel opened at ₹192.50, dropped as low as ₹184.34 and ended at ₹184.85 (-2.81%), close to the day’s low.
- Hindalco fell to ₹919.30, then clawed back to ₹960.00 (+0.73%), nearly touching its high of ₹967.70.
Who is near their 52-week highs, and who is far away?
This is where the market splits into two groups.
Closest to 52-week high
- ICICI Bank: just 0.19% away (sitting at its day high of ₹1,592)
- Eternal: 0.70% away
- Kotak Bank: 0.77% away
- Adani Ports: 0.98% away
- JSW Steel: 1.68% away
Furthest below 52-week high
- Infosys: 33.2% below
- ITC: 32.3% below
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV): 28.7% below
- HDFC Life: 28.3% below
- Jio Financial: 27.4% below
So while the index is only 5% below its peak, many individual stocks are still a long way from theirs. A rising index and a lot of stocks in deep drawdowns can exist together.
The one-month and one-year view
Last 30 days: a broad recovery. The average stock gained 9.24%, and only two names fell: Nestlé India (-2.64%) and Coal India (-2.44%). The best performers were Tech Mahindra (+19.21%), M&M (+17.68%), ICICI Bank (+17.27%), BSE (+16.10%) and Dr. Reddy’s (+15.71%).
Last 365 days: much more mixed. The average stock is up 1.90%, and 27 of 50 are positive. The winners are BSE (+45.38%), Adani Ports (+34.45%), Titan (+31.61%), Tech Mahindra (+29.13%) and Bajaj Auto (+25.16%). The laggards are ITC (-31.25%), TMPV (-28.13%), HDFC Life (-24.68%), Jio Financial (-23.83%) and Infosys (-23.75%).
Key takeaways
- A green index doesn’t mean a green market. Breadth was 21 up versus 28 down, and the median stock fell.
- Banks led. SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank powered the index and absorbed a big share of turnover.
- IT remained under pressure despite a strong month, with every major name down on the day.
- The last month has been strong almost everywhere, but one-year returns show a market that is still sorting winners from losers.
- ICICI Bank is the standout. It is at its day high, essentially at its 52-week high and up 17.27% in a month.
This post is based only on a single day’s market watch data and is for information, not investment advice. Do your own research or speak to a registered advisor before making decisions.
