On November 6, 2025, the Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline, with the Nifty 50 index ending at 25,509.70, shedding 87.95 points or 0.34%. Market sentiment was broadly weak as sectoral indices and key midcap stocks mirrored the downward trend, reflecting heightened caution among investors amid global and domestic uncertainties.
The Nifty 50 opened at 25,593.35, touched an intraday high of 25,679.15, and slumped to a low of 25,491.55 before settling lower for the day. Other major indices including Nifty Next 50, Nifty Financial Services, and Nifty Bank followed suit, with Nifty Next 50 falling by 1.24% and banking stocks showing pronounced weakness. The session was characterized by increased volatility and profit booking across most sectors.
Top Gainers: EXXARO, REDINGTON, PRIVISCL, SMARTLINK, APCOTEXIND
Despite the broad sell-off, several stocks bucked the trend and posted strong gains:
EXXARO surged by 18.42% to close at 9.90, on heavy volumes of over 301 lakh shares and a trading value of ₹29.70 crore.
REDINGTON rallied 14.75% to 287.15, topping the value charts with an astonishing turnover of ₹2,495.25 crore and volumes crossing 881 lakh shares.
PRIVISCL soared 11.12% to 3,316.00, while SMARTLINK and APCOTEXIND gained 10.56% and 10.40% respectively, with strong volume activity adding momentum.
Top Losers: UTKARSHBNK, FCL, OSWALAGRO, UDS, NGLFINE
The day’s steepest declines were witnessed in the following counters:
UTKARSHBNK tumbled 14.61% to 17.01, leading the laggards on huge volumes of 348 lakh shares and a value of ₹61.92 crore.
FCL dropped by 12.44% to 25.40, driven by brisk activity totaling ₹44.35 crore.
OSWALAGRO and UDS each fell over 11%, with OSWALAGRO closing at 67.30 and UDS ending at 203.95.
NGLFINE slipped 10.74% to 1,454.90, capping off a session dominated by downside volatility in select names.
Conclusion
The Indian markets closed lower on November 6, 2025, reflecting broad-based selling pressure in both benchmark indices and midcaps. While several stocks outperformed on the back of heavy investor participation, widespread declines defined the trading landscape. Market participants remain attentive to evolving economic data and global cues, with a preference for selective buying in fundamentally strong counters.