Stock markets end higher; Sensex and Nifty jump nearly 1%
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher for the second consecutive day, driven by foreign fund inflows and positive corporate earnings. Lower crude oil prices and a resilient rupee have further bolstered investor confidence in the ongoing market rally.
Why it matters
The market performance reflects broader economic optimism in India, influenced by external factors like global oil prices and institutional investment trends.
Mumbai Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the second day on Wednesday (November 11, 2026), aided by foreign fund inflows, better-than-expected Q2 results and a sustained moderation in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 772.75 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 81,879.40. During the day, it jumped 1,413.75 points, or 1.74%, to 82,520.40. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed 210.40 points, or 0.84%, higher at 25,255.05. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra jumped 5.25%, InterGlobe Aviation 4.37%, Trent 3.02%, Tata Steel 2.22%, ITC 2.15% and Axis Bank 2.14%. Adani Ports, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank were among the laggards from the pack. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹7,212.22 crore on Monday (November 9, 2026), according to exchange data. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was up 1.58% to $92.94 per barrel.
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