Foreign money is back in a big way, and Dalal Street is smiling.
Sensex today traded above the 82,000 mark on Thursday, 12 November 2026, extending Wednesday’s sharp rally. By 11 AM the 30-share index was up 326.06 points (0.4%) at 82,205.46, while the Nifty50 gained 87.70 points (0.35%) to 25,342.75, as per Business Standard. The push came from heavy foreign buying and lower crude oil prices.
Key Highlights
- Sensex at 82,205.46 and Nifty at 25,342.75 around 11 AM on 12 November
- On 11 November, Sensex jumped 772.75 points to 81,879.40 – a level not seen since 26 February
- FIIs bought shares worth ₹12,563.33 crore on Wednesday alone
- Brent crude slipped 1.12% to about USD 91.75 a barrel
- Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Shriram Finance among top gainers
Wednesday’s Big Jump
The base for today’s move was set on Wednesday. Sensex rose 772.75 points (0.95%) to settle at 81,879.40. Nifty climbed 210.40 points (0.84%) to 25,255.05, its highest close in nearly nine months, PTI reported via ETV Bharat.
FIIs on a Buying Spree
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹12,563.33 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data. V K Vijayakumar of Geojit said FIIs have invested ₹65,735 crore in Indian shares so far in November. He also noted that Nifty is up 9.55% this month, supported by good Q2 earnings.
FIIs have put ₹65,735 crore into Indian equities so far in November.
Market Snapshot
| Index / Item | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sensex (12 Nov, ~11 AM) | 82,205.46 | +326.06 (0.4%) |
| Nifty50 (12 Nov, ~11 AM) | 25,342.75 | +87.70 (0.35%) |
| Sensex close (11 Nov) | 81,879.40 | +772.75 (0.95%) |
| Nifty close (11 Nov) | 25,255.05 | +210.40 (0.84%) |
| Brent crude | USD 91.75 | -1.12% |
Gainers, Laggards and Sectors
Bajaj Finance rose about 3% after launching a ₹11,700 crore QIP. Tata Motors CV gained 4%, Lemon Tree Hotels jumped 7.21% and Cupid rose 9.9% after its Q2 profit more than doubled. On the other side, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement and Hindustan Unilever were early laggards. Triveni Turbine fell over 6% after a 41.6% drop in Q2 profit. FMCG, IT and auto stocks were the biggest drag, while realty shares outperformed.
Global Cues
On Wall Street, the Nasdaq gained 1.60%, the S&P 500 rose 1.31% and the Dow added 0.49% on Wednesday. In Asia, Kospi, Nikkei and Hang Seng traded lower while Shanghai was higher.
FAQs
Why is the Sensex rising today?
Sources point to strong FII buying, lower crude oil prices and good Q2 earnings.
How much did FIIs buy on 11 November?
Shares worth ₹12,563.33 crore, as per exchange data.
What was Nifty’s close on Wednesday?
25,255.05, its highest close in nearly nine months.
Which sectors were weak?
FMCG, IT and auto were the biggest drags in morning trade.
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This article is for information only and is not investment advice.
Details as reported by Business Standard and ETV Bharat (PTI). Figures are intraday and may change by closing.
