Sunday, November 8, 2026 Market figures as of the Nov 6 close
Analysis
After pulling out more than ₹80,000 crore in September and October, overseas funds bought ₹22,693 crore of Indian shares in the first five days of November.
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Foreign investors' net flows into Indian shares, ₹ crore
Source: NSDL, via Upstox. November is up to Nov 5
Economy · Data
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RBI preview
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Markets · Lead
The Sensex closed at 81,028 and the Nifty above 25,000 as foreign investors kept buying and private lenders rallied. Both indices are still down for 2026.
By FinanceBharat Markets Desk in Mumbai · Updated 4:30 pm
Markets at close
Markets →| Sensex | 81,028.02 | +2.17% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,030.35 | +2.01% |
| USD/INR | 93.89 | −0.55% |
| Gold, ₹/10 g | 1,42,379 | −1.19% |
| Silver, ₹/kg | 1,85,177 | −1.05% |
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Currency
The rupee rose 52 paise against the dollar on Friday on the back of strong foreign inflows into equities.
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Foreign investors' net flows into Indian shares, ₹ crore
Source: NSDL, via Upstox. November is up to Nov 5
Biggest Nifty 50 moves on Friday, Nov 6
Source: NSE, via HDFC Sky
Milestone
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Inflation
September's reading is the highest in 23 months and well above the RBI's forecast for the quarter. October's figure comes out on November 12.
By FinanceBharat Economy Desk
Retail inflation, % a year
Source: MoSPI
GST in October 2026
| ₹ lakh crore | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross collections | 2.31 | +22.9% |
| Domestic | 1.59 | +15.8% |
| Imports | 0.72 | +42.2% |
| Refunds | 0.28 | +6.5% |
| Net collections | 2.03 | +25.6% |
Source: Finance Ministry data, via PTI
RBI repo rate, %
Source: RBI
Manufacturing
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September quarter
ICICI Bank's profit rose 20% and HDFC Bank's 4.7%. Bad loans fell at both, but lending margins slipped across the four largest private banks.
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September quarter results, year on year
| Bank | Profit, ₹ cr | Change | Interest income |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 19,510 | +4.7% | +9.7% |
| ICICI Bank | 14,843 | +20.1% | +17.7% |
| Axis Bank | 7,003 | +38% | +11.8% |
| Kotak Bank | 4,212 | +29% | +16% |
Source: Company results, via Goodreturns and Upstox
Payments
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Payments
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Venture capital
Indian startups raised $2.2 billion between July and September, but across 13% fewer deals. Investors are writing fewer, bigger cheques.
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Startup funding in the July to September quarter, $ billion
Source: Inc42
Top sectors, July to September 2026, $ million
Source: Inc42
Results
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Deals
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Results
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Results
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Monthly sales
Maruti Suzuki shipped 2.12 lakh cars, up 20%. Tata Motors held second place just ahead of Mahindra, while Toyota's dispatches fell 27%.
By FinanceBharat Auto Desk in Chennai
Passenger vehicles shipped to dealers, October
Source: Company data, via Autocar India
Electric cars sold each month, 2026
Source: VAHAN, via Autocar India
Electric
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Renewables
Large solar parks added 5.4 GW between July and September, less than half the January to March figure. Rooftop installations are taking up more of the slack.
By FinanceBharat Energy Desk
Utility-scale solar added, gigawatts
Source: JMK Research
Fuel prices on Nov 6, ₹ a litre
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 102.12 | 95.20 |
| Mumbai | 111.21 | 97.83 |
| Kolkata | 113.51 | 99.82 |
| Chennai | 107.76 | 99.55 |
| Bengaluru | 111.68 | 99.56 |
Source: Oil marketing companies, via HDFC Sky
Fuel prices
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Minerals
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IT services
HCLTech, Infosys and TCS together added more than 15,000 people. Analysts say it is too early to call a demand recovery.
By FinanceBharat Tech Desk in Bengaluru
Net headcount change, July to September
Source: Company filings, via People Matters
Housing
Developers launched more homes than they sold, and unsold stock rose 12%. Prices are up 7% on average.
By FinanceBharat Real Estate Desk in Mumbai
Housing in the top seven cities, July to September
| Q3 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 1,00,220 | +3% |
| New launches | 1,14,320 | +18% |
| Unsold homes | 6,30,590 | +12% |
| Average price, ₹/sq ft | 9,714 | +7% |
Source: Anarock, via Business Today
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Hindustan Unilever, September quarter
| Figure | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Sales, ₹ crore | 18,037 | +14.8% |
| Volume growth | 7% | |
| EBITDA margin | 22.6% | |
| Net profit, ₹ crore | 2,796 | flat |
Source: Company results, via PTI
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Sun Pharma, September quarter
| Figure | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue, ₹ crore | 16,199 | +12% |
| India sales, ₹ crore | 5,552 | +17.3% |
| US sales, $ million | 455 | −8.2% |
| Net profit, ₹ crore | 1,989 | −36% |
Source: Company results, via Upstox
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Average revenue per user, ₹ a month, Jul to Sep
Source: Company results
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Domestic market share, September
Source: DGCA, via Business Today
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Kharif season so far
| Figure | |
|---|---|
| Monsoon rainfall vs normal | −12% |
| Paddy area vs last year | −16.32 lakh ha |
| Crop area hit by floods | 6.11 lakh ha |
| Last year's kharif output | 174.14 mn tonnes |
Source: Agriculture Ministry, via PTI
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Commodities on Friday afternoon
| Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Gold, ₹ per 10 g | 1,42,379 | −1.19% |
| Silver, ₹ per kg | 1,85,177 | −1.05% |
| Brent, $ a barrel | 97.62 | |
| WTI, $ a barrel | 89.66 |
Source: MCX, via Kotak Neo
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Monthly SIP inflows, ₹ crore
Source: AMFI
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How markets moved on Nov 5 and 6
| Index | Move |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq Composite, Thu | −5.5% |
| S&P 500, Thu | −4.4% |
| US chip index, Thu | −12% |
| Kospi, Thu | −6% |
| Sensex, Fri | +2.17% |
Source: Exchanges, via AP and HDFC Sky
Loans
A 25 basis point rise adds about ₹800 a month to the EMI on a ₹50 lakh, 20-year loan. Here is how to work out yours.
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Payments
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Investing
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