Sensex and Nifty End Flat as Investors Await October Inflation Figures While Realty and Banks Advance — November 12, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks settled largely flat on Thursday as market participants opted for caution ahead of the release of domestic Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data for October. Robust gains across real estate and banking counters countered profit-booking in information technology, FMCG, and automotive shares following a recent market run-up.
The 30-share BSE Sensex ended the trading session higher by 31.61 points, or 0.04 per cent, at 81,911.01. Simultaneously, the broader NSE Nifty 50 gained 44.30 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle at 25,299.35.
Broader Markets Outperform Benchmarks
Despite muted movement on the headline indices, broader market counters saw stronger buying interest. The Nifty Midcap 100 advanced 0.65 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained over 1 per cent. The Nifty 100 closed marginally higher by 0.02 per cent.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments, noted that sector rotation helped anchor the benchmarks.
"Indian equities traded near flat as buying in financials and realty offset profit-taking in IT, FMCG and automobiles following the recent sharp rally. Strong foreign inflows remained the key support, reinforcing a large-cap financial rotation rather than broad index chasing. Mid- and small-caps nevertheless outperformed, signalling firmer underlying risk appetite despite muted benchmarks. Softer crude provided macro relief, though global technology volatility and a hotter-than-expected US inflation print kept global yields and rate expectations in focus, limiting scope for broader rerating," Nair said.
Sectoral Movement
Performance across sectoral indices on the National Stock Exchange remained mixed, with interest concentrated in property developers and lenders.
Top Sectoral Gainers:
- Nifty Realty surged 4.00 per cent
- Nifty Media climbed 2.48 per cent
- Nifty PSU Bank advanced 1.39 per cent
- Nifty Private Bank gained 0.74 per cent
- Nifty Consumer Durables rose 0.35 per cent
Sectoral Drags:
- Nifty Auto declined 1.28 per cent
- Nifty FMCG shed 0.87 per cent
- Nifty IT retreated 0.51 per cent
Focus Shifts to Macroeconomic Indicators
Investors remained focused on the official October retail inflation release scheduled later in the day, looking for clarity on the Reserve Bank of India’s future interest rate trajectory. While cooling crude oil prices have offered macroeconomic support, elevated global yields and persistent domestic policy considerations continue to govern near-term market sentiment.
