Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46am on 11 Nov 2026,Wednesday Business
India's stock market opened higher on Wednesday after remaining closed for Diwali, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty beginning the trading session on a positive note. The Sensex started at 82,248.68, up 1,142.03 points, while the Nifty 50 opened at 25,337.80, gaining 293.15 points. Both indices later extended gains to reach their highest levels since February 27. Falling crude oil prices, strong foreign fund inflows and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported investor sentiment. Foreign portfolio investors bought $5.68 billion worth of Indian shares in November, their biggest monthly purchase since September 2024. The markets had remained closed on Tuesday for Diwali Balipratipada. (PC: HT)
