Daily Market Wrap-Up: 13 November 2026 — Nifty Falls 155 Points as Inflation Crosses 6%; FIIs Continue Buying with ₹5,737 Crore Net Inflows
Executive Summary
Indian equity markets ended Friday’s session in negative territory as rising crude oil prices and higher-than-expected retail inflation weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined 155.05 points (0.61%) to close at 25,144.30, while the Sensex fell 318.56 points (0.39%) to settle at 81,592.45.
Banking, Financial Services, Auto, Realty and Metal stocks faced selling pressure. The Nifty Bank declined 0.79% to close at 61,034.10, while the Nifty Financial Services index slipped 0.72%.
The October retail inflation reading of 6.09% crossed the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit of 6%, increasing concerns about interest rates, bond yields and liquidity conditions.
Despite Friday’s decline, the Nifty 50 remained above the 25,100 level. Foreign institutional investors continued to support the market with net purchases of ₹5,736.55 crore.
Key Index Closing Data
| Index | Closing Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,144.30 | -155.05 (-0.61%) |
| Sensex | 81,592.45 | -318.56 (-0.39%) |
| Nifty Bank | 61,034.10 | -484.40 (-0.79%) |
| Nifty Next 50 | 72,874.70 | -0.83% |
| Nifty Financial Services | 27,855.50 | -0.72% |
| Nifty Midcap Select | 14,346.45 | +0.17% |
| Nifty India FPI 150 | 1,599.00 | -0.57% |
| Nifty 100 | 26,083.20 | -0.65% |
| Nifty 200 | 14,324.70 | -0.57% |
| Nifty 500 | 23,734.20 | -131.60 (-0.55%) |
| India VIX | 16.62 | -2.89% |
The Nifty 50 opened at 25,209.85, touched an intraday high of 25,246.35 and a low of 25,054.40 before closing at 25,144.30.
Nifty Bank opened at 61,300.55, reached an intraday high of 61,300.55 and slipped to a low of 60,780.55 before closing at 61,034.10.
The market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies stood at approximately ₹505.70 lakh crore.
FII/FPI & DII Activity
Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers on 13 November, while domestic institutional investors continued selling.
FII/FPI & DII Trading Activity – 13 November 2026
| Category | Buy Value (₹ Cr) | Sell Value (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FII/FPI | 18,339.57 | 12,603.02 | +5,736.55 |
| DII | 11,745.95 | 13,999.53 | -2,253.58 |
| Combined Net | 30,085.52 | 26,602.55 | +3,482.97 |
FIIs recorded net purchases of ₹5,736.55 crore, while DIIs recorded net selling of ₹2,253.58 crore.
The combined institutional activity resulted in net buying of ₹3,482.97 crore. This indicates that foreign institutional buying continued to outweigh domestic institutional selling, providing support to the Indian equity market despite the decline in benchmark indices.
Sectoral Performance
Selling pressure was visible across most major sectoral indices. Realty, Auto, Metal and Financial Services stocks were among the weakest segments.
| Sector | Closing Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty Auto | 27,929.85 | -1.07% |
| Nifty Financial Services 25/50 | 29,863.60 | -0.78% |
| Nifty FMCG | 46,833.55 | -0.01% |
| Nifty IT | 31,931.15 | -0.72% |
| Nifty Media | 1,757.70 | -0.20% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,647.90 | -0.98% |
| Nifty Pharma | 28,535.75 | -0.49% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 9,258.60 | -0.51% |
| Nifty Private Bank | 29,977.95 | -0.76% |
| Nifty Realty | 921.25 | -1.39% |
| Nifty Healthcare | 17,233.05 | -0.38% |
| Nifty Consumer Durables | 38,438.50 | -0.60% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | 11,312.45 | -0.68% |
| Nifty MidSmall Healthcare | 54,190.90 | -0.27% |
| Nifty Financial Services ex-Bank | 32,444.10 | -0.57% |
Realty stocks recorded the steepest decline among the listed sectors, falling 1.39%. Auto and Metal stocks also witnessed selling pressure, while FMCG remained comparatively stable with a marginal decline of 0.01%.
Top Gainers
Eicher Motors led the Nifty 50 gainers, followed by Hindustan Unilever and BSE. Asian Paints and Bharti Airtel also ended higher.
| Stock | Closing Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Eicher Motors | ₹7,650.00 | +1.34% |
| Hindustan Unilever | ₹1,992.90 | +0.96% |
| BSE Ltd | ₹3,937.70 | +0.73% |
| Asian Paints | ₹2,550.00 | +0.53% |
| Bharti Airtel | ₹2,106.00 | +0.48% |
| ITC | ₹285.00 | +0.33% |
| ONGC | ₹225.00 | +0.22% |
| Nestle India | ₹1,263.20 | +0.18% |
| Bajaj Finance | ₹1,117.00 | +0.18% |
Top Losers
Shriram Finance emerged as the biggest Nifty 50 loser, followed by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Grasim Industries. Hindalco and Adani Enterprises also witnessed significant selling pressure.
| Stock | Closing Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance | ₹970.00 | -3.37% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles | ₹287.40 | -3.31% |
| Grasim Industries | ₹3,034.00 | -2.60% |
| Hindalco Industries | ₹943.60 | -2.12% |
| Adani Enterprises | ₹2,688.00 | -1.95% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | ₹3,333.00 | -1.94% |
| UltraTech Cement | ₹12,100.00 | -1.92% |
| SBI Life Insurance | ₹1,789.90 | -1.63% |
| Jio Financial Services | ₹227.50 | -1.60% |
Stocks in Focus
Eicher Motors: Shares gained 1.34% to ₹7,650, emerging as the top Nifty 50 gainer during Friday’s session.
Hindustan Unilever: Shares advanced 0.96% to ₹1,992.90, showing relative strength while the broader market remained under pressure.
BSE Ltd: Shares gained 0.73% to ₹3,937.70, continuing to attract investor interest.
Bharti Airtel: Shares advanced 0.48% to ₹2,106, providing some support to the benchmark index.
Shriram Finance: Shares declined 3.37% to ₹970, emerging as the biggest loser among the listed Nifty 50 stocks.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: Shares fell 3.31% to ₹287.40, reflecting continued weakness in the Auto segment.
Grasim Industries: Shares declined 2.60% to ₹3,034, adding pressure to the broader market.
Hindalco Industries: Shares fell 2.12% to ₹943.60 amid weakness in Metal stocks.
Market Breadth
The market witnessed selling pressure during the session, with declining stocks outweighing advancing stocks among several heavyweight constituents.
The Nifty 50 closed with a loss of 0.61%, while the Nifty 100, Nifty 200 and Nifty 500 also ended lower. Nifty Midcap Select was a notable exception, gaining 0.17%.
The broader market picture indicated selective buying rather than a uniform recovery, with investors favouring a few individual stocks while reducing exposure to several cyclical sectors.
Global Market Cues
Global sentiment remained cautious as investors assessed higher crude oil prices, inflation risks and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
Brent crude moved higher amid concerns about energy supply disruptions and their potential impact on global inflation.
US markets ended lower on Thursday. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.39%, the S&P 500 fell 0.35%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.36%.
Technology stocks remained under pressure as investors continued rotating away from AI-linked trades. The Nifty IT index also declined during the Indian session.
Asian markets remained mixed, while Indian equities faced additional pressure from the higher-than-expected domestic inflation reading.
India Inflation Update
India’s October 2026 retail inflation increased to 6.09%, crossing the RBI’s upper tolerance limit of 6%.
Food inflation rose to 8.94%, highlighting renewed pressure from food prices.
| Inflation Indicator | October 2026 |
|---|---|
| CPI Retail Inflation | 6.09% |
| Food Inflation | 8.94% |
| RBI Inflation Target Range | 2%–6% |
| RBI Upper Tolerance Limit | 6% |
The rise in inflation could complicate the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy outlook. Higher inflation may keep interest rates elevated for longer and increase pressure on bond yields and liquidity-sensitive sectors such as Banking, Realty, Auto and Infrastructure.
Commodities, Currency & Cryptocurrency
| Asset | Latest Price / Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil | $96.71/barrel | +$0.89 (+0.93%) |
| USD/INR | ₹94.2536 | +0.24% |
| Gold 24K | ₹1,36,376 per 10g | +₹151 (+0.11%) |
| Silver 999 | ₹1,77,550 per kg | -₹1,174 (-0.66%) |
| Indian VIX | 16.62 | -2.89% |
| Bitcoin | $69,228.18 | -3.80% (-$2,737.93) |
Gold 24K was quoted at ₹1,36,376 per 10 grams, gaining ₹151 (0.11%). Silver 999 declined ₹1,174 to ₹1,77,550 per kg, a fall of 0.66%.
Brent crude rose to $96.71 per barrel, gaining $0.89 (0.93%). Higher crude prices remain a concern for India’s import bill and inflation outlook.
The rupee was quoted at ₹94.2536 against the US dollar, gaining 0.24%. Bitcoin traded at $69,228.18, declining 3.80%.
GIFT Nifty – Next Session Indicator
GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,134.50, down 37 points (0.15%) in the latest available update.
The reading was slightly below the Nifty 50 cash-market close of 25,144.30, indicating a mildly cautious opening signal for the next trading session. Overnight global developments and subsequent futures movement may change the opening indication.
IPO & Listing Corner
IPO investors continued tracking public issue activity and upcoming listing announcements across NSE and BSE.
Investors should monitor fresh Mainboard and SME public issue announcements, subscription figures, allotment schedules and listing updates before making new applications.
Technical Outlook – Nifty 50
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,144.30, declining 155.05 points (0.61%). The index opened at 25,209.85, touched an intraday high of 25,246.35 and a low of 25,054.40 before closing at 25,144.30.
The index remained above the 25,100 level but faced selling pressure near the 25,250 zone. The short-term trend remains sensitive to inflation developments, crude oil prices and institutional flows.
| Technical Levels | Nifty 50 |
|---|---|
| Immediate Support | 25,100–25,050 |
| Next Support | 24,950–24,900 |
| Immediate Resistance | 25,200–25,250 |
| Higher Resistance / Target | 25,350–25,450 |
A sustained move above 25,250 could improve the short-term structure and open the way towards 25,350–25,450. On the downside, 25,100–25,050 remains the immediate support zone, followed by 24,950–24,900.
Technical Outlook – Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty closed at 61,034.10, declining 484.40 points (0.79%). The index opened at 61,300.55, touched an intraday high of 61,300.55 and a low of 60,780.55 before closing at 61,034.10.
The index slipped below 61,100, making the 60,800–60,700 area an important immediate support zone. Banking stocks will need to recover to support a stronger market rebound.
| Technical Levels | Bank Nifty |
|---|---|
| Immediate Support | 60,800–60,700 |
| Next Support | 60,500–60,300 |
| Immediate Resistance | 61,200–61,300 |
| Higher Resistance / Target | 61,500–61,700 |
A sustained recovery above 61,300 could open the way towards 61,500–61,700. On the downside, a decisive break below 60,700 could increase selling pressure towards 60,500–60,300.
What to Watch on the Next Trading Day
- Whether the Nifty 50 holds the 25,100–25,050 support zone.
- Whether Bank Nifty stabilises above 60,700.
- Continuation of FII buying and the trend in DII activity.
- Brent crude prices and developments in the Middle East.
- The impact of October CPI inflation at 6.09% on interest-rate expectations.
- Whether Banking, Financial Services and Realty stocks recover.
- Continued weakness or recovery in IT and Auto stocks.
- Movement in the Indian rupee and government bond yields.
- Gold, silver and Bitcoin price movements.
- Fresh IPO subscription, allotment and listing announcements from NSE and BSE.
FinBrooks Market View
Indian equity markets ended Friday lower as inflation and crude oil concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined 0.61%, while the Sensex lost 0.39%. Banking, Auto, Realty and Metal stocks were among the main sources of weakness.
The October CPI inflation reading of 6.09% is an important development because it has moved above the RBI’s upper tolerance limit. Higher food inflation and elevated crude oil prices could keep inflation expectations under pressure and limit the scope for monetary easing.
Foreign institutional inflows remained supportive. FIIs recorded net purchases of ₹5,736.55 crore on 13 November, while DIIs recorded net selling of ₹2,253.58 crore. Combined institutional net buying stood at ₹3,482.97 crore.
The Nifty’s immediate support lies around 25,100–25,050, while Bank Nifty needs to stabilise above 60,700. A recovery in banking and financial stocks will be important for the next market move.
Overall, the broader market remains sensitive to inflation, crude oil prices and global developments. Despite continued foreign buying, investors should focus on selective opportunities and disciplined risk management.
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