By APNEWSHUB Staff Writer | Published: November 6, 2025
Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25:-After a midweek holiday, Indian equity benchmarks resumed trading on Thursday, only to extend their losing streak for the second straight session. The BSE Sensex dropped 148 points to close at 83,311.01, while the NSE Nifty50 fell by 87.95 points to end at 25,509.70. The session was marked by broad-based profit booking and selling in key sectors such as metals, media, power, and realty. Investors grew cautious amid weak global signals and persistent foreign fund outflows, leading to a negative market breadth and weak midcap and smallcap performance.
Market Highlights and Key Indices of Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25
- BSE Sensex closed down 148.14 points (0.18%) at 83,311.01.
- NSE Nifty50 declined 87.95 points (0.34%) to 25,509.70.
- Nifty Metal index dropped 2.07% as sectoral stocks saw heavy selling.
- Nifty Realty index fell 1.51%, with similar declines across PSU banks and consumer durables.
- Out of 3,195 traded stocks, only 795 advanced while 2,304 declined, signaling weak market breadth.
Top Gainers and Losers: Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25
| Top Gainers | % Gain | Top Losers | % Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Paints | +4.64 | Grasim Industries | -6.42 |
| Reliance Industries | +1.66 | Hindalco | -4.95 |
| UltraTech Cement | +1.03 | Adani Enterprises | -4.60 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | +1.05 | Power Grid Corp | -3.15 |
| Wipro | +0.94 | Eternal (Zomato) | -2.42 |
Asian Paints stood out as the top performer among index heavyweights, surging after an optimistic management change and strong Q2 results. Grasim Industries plummeted, reacting to disappointing guidance despite a positive profit report. Hindalco, Adani Enterprises, and Power Grid, representing metals and infrastructure, faced significant selling pressure.
Sectoral and Broader Market Trends of Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25
Most sectoral indices ended lower, led by metals, media, and realty. IT and auto were the only sectors that managed modest gains, driven by corporate earnings and renewed optimism in IT spending. The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap 100 indices declined 0.92% and 1.39%, respectively, as profit booking extended to broader market stocks. Notably, Redington and Astral secured double-digit jumps in the midcap index, while Delhivery and BEML led the losses in the smallcap segment.
Foreign institutional investors continued to reduce exposure, selling equities worth ₹1,160 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth ₹1,042 crore, partially offsetting the decline.
Key Drivers and Market Sentiment of Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25
- Persistent FII outflows and U.S.–India trade concerns weighed on sentiment.
- Investors reacted to Q2 results from heavyweights, including Sun Pharma, Britannia Industries, Grasim, and Hindalco.
- Corporate catalysts like management changes and MSCI index inclusion drove selective stock movement.
- Technical triggers and consolidation patterns suggest possible further volatility in coming sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25
Q1: Why did the market fall today (Nov 6, 2025)?
A: The market faced broad-based selling across metal, media, power, and realty sectors, coupled with weak global cues and persistent foreign investor outflows.
Q2: Which stocks led the market gains and losses?
A: Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top gainers, while Grasim Industries, Hindalco, and Adani Enterprises saw the biggest losses.
Q3: What is the outlook for the next trading session?
A: Technical indicators and consolidation suggest continued volatility, with market direction hinging on global cues, further earnings releases, and FII activity.
Q4: How did midcap and smallcap indices perform?
A: Both indices declined for a second day, led by losses in consumer durables, metals, and select financials, despite individual midcap gainers like Redington and Astral.
Q5: Are institutional investors buying or selling?
A: FIIs sold ₹1,160 crore worth of equities, while DIIs bought ₹1,042 crore, balancing market pressure to a certain extent.
Conclusion for Today Stock Market Update 05 Nov 25
Indian stock markets witnessed further declines amid sectoral selling in metals, power, and realty, offsetting intermittent gains in select IT and auto stocks. Persistent foreign fund outflows and cautious post-holiday sentiment drove negative breadth and added to volatility. Investors should closely monitor global developments, corporate earnings, and technical triggers as the market eyes recovery and consolidation in the sessions ahead.
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