The Indian stock market delivered a spectacular close on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with key benchmark indices recording their strongest performance in weeks. Sustained, broad-based buying propelled the Sensex and Nifty to levels near their all-time highs, while the Nifty Bank officially scaled a fresh, historic peak.
Benchmark Performance: Key Numbers
The market closed with robust gains across all segments, driven by strong global momentum and internal sectoral rotation.
- Sensex closed at 85,610, marking a massive gain of 1,023 points.
- Nifty ended the day at 26,205, surging 321 points and firmly positioning the benchmark near record territory.
- Nifty Bank led the financial charge, advancing 708 points to close at a new all-time high of 59,528.
- Broader markets outperformed as the midcap index jumped 764 points to finish at 61,062, reflecting excellent market breadth.
- 45 out of 50 Nifty constituents closed in the green, with 5 hitting 52-week highs.
Source: NSE, CNBC TV 18
Sectoral Drivers and Stock Market Stars
The rally was supported by an impressive performance across all sectoral indices, led by key heavyweights.
- Top Sectoral Gainers: The Nifty metal index led the charts, advancing 2.06%. consumer durables (+1.75%) and oil & gas (+1.72%) followed closely.
- Nifty Top Contributors: Heavyweights like Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, and Axis Bank were the top drivers of the Nifty’s impressive 321 point gain.
- Top Nifty 50 Gainers: JSW Steel (+3.69%), HDFC Life (+2.80%), and Bajaj Finserv (+2.55%) were among the top performers. JSW Steel saw traction on expectations of safeguard duties for steel products.
Source: NSE, CNBC TV 18
Corporate Headlines & Stock Market Movers
Several individual corporate actions provided sharp stock-specific momentum during the closing hours:
- MCX Milestone: MCX extended its remarkable multi-year bull run, crossing the ₹10,250 mark and closing above ₹10,000 for the first time ever. The stock is up 62% year-to-date in 2025.
- NCC Order: NCC shares advanced nearly 2% after securing a substantial ₹2,063 crore order from the Assam government for an infrastructure project.
- Pharma Action: SMS Pharma surged 18% on receiving US FDA approval for a reformulated ranitidine drug, while Excelsoft Technologies debuted at a 13% premium, listing at ₹126 versus the issue price of ₹120.
- Global Factor: Supporting risk sentiment, crude oil prices fell to a five-week low of $57.85 per barrel following reports of a potential Ukraine-Russia peace deal.
Source: MCX, CNBC TV 18
The Bottomline
The decisive rally witnessed at the closing bell firmly re-establishes the bullish dominance in the Indian stock market. With the Sensex surging over 1,000 points and the Nifty Bank hitting record highs, investor confidence is clearly high, driven by the sharp fall in crude oil prices and positive sectoral momentum.
The broad participation across the Nifty, midcap index, and specific high-flyers like MCX indicates robust market health. As the Nifty eyes the next major milestone beyond the 26,205 close, market focus will shift to sustaining this momentum.
Disclaimer: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. This content is purely for information purpose only and in no way to be considered as an advice or recommendation. The securities are quoted as an example and not as a recommendation.
Investors are requested to do their own due diligence before investing. Paytm Money Ltd SEBI Reg No. Broking – INZ000240532, Depository Participant – IN – DP – 416 – 2019, Depository Participant Number: CDSL – 12088800, NSE (90165), BSE (6707) Regd Office: 136, 1st Floor, Devika Tower, Nehru Place, Delhi – 110019. For complete Terms & Conditions and Disclaimers visit: https://www.paytmmoney.com/stocks/policies/terms .
