Special Diwali Muhurat Trading Wrap: Sensex and Nifty Edge Lower to Kick Off Samvat 2083
Indian equity benchmark indices concluded the special one-hour Diwali Muhurat Trading session on a subdued note on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Marking the beginning of the new Hindu accounting calendar year, Samvat 2083, Dalal Street witnessed symbolic trading activity post-market close. Following a massive seven-day streak that pushed indices to record peaks, benchmark heavyweights faced mild profit-booking.
At the post-market close, the BSE Sensex slipped 28.62 points (-0.04%) to settle at 80,999.40. Concurrently, the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 43.95 points (-0.18%) to close at 24,986.40, dipping marginally below the 25,000 level. Despite headline consolidation, market breadth remained positive across broader counters as healthcare and selective metal plays attracted defensive accumulation.
Market Snapshot
| Benchmark Index | Closing Level | Absolute Change | Percentage Change |
| BSE Sensex | 80,999.40 | -28.62 | -0.04% |
| NSE Nifty 50 | 24,986.40 | -43.95 | -0.18% |
| Nifty Pharma | — | — | +1.15% |
| Nifty Metal | — | — | +0.65% |
Top Nifty 50 Gainers & Losers
Institutional flow tilted toward healthcare and select commodity plays, while mega-cap software exporters and aviation counters experienced mild profit-taking.
Top Gainers
- Sun Pharma: ₹1,910.00 (+2.85%) — Led defensive buying as pharmaceutical plays emerged as top picks for Samvat 2083.
- Tata Steel: ₹191.50 (+2.70%) — Advanced sharply following robust Q2 FY27 earnings with consolidated net profit rising to ₹3,700 crore.
- Adani Ports & SEZ: ₹1,915.00 (+2.10%) — Scaled new 52-week highs amid institutional accumulation.
- ONGC: ₹236.40 (+1.85%) — Rebounded as international crude oil prices stabilized.
- Maruti Suzuki: ₹12,780.00 (+1.45%) — Extended festive momentum on strong vehicle dispatch figures.
Top Losers
- InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo): ₹5,290.00 (-2.15%) — Trailed percentage decliners on selective profit-taking post recent highs.
- SBI Life Insurance: ₹1,780.00 (-1.95%) — Trailed lower as insurance counters faced minor distribution.
- Infosys Ltd: ₹1,195.00 (-1.64%) — Slipped as investors rebalanced out of frontline IT exporters.
- Trent Ltd: ₹3,010.00 (-1.50%) — Consolidated lower following stellar recent festive gains.
- Bharti Airtel: ₹2,080.00 (-1.25%) — Trailed lower under mild profit-booking.
Key Market Drivers
- Muhurat Trading Dynamics: The symbolic 60-minute session saw low trading volumes and mild profit-taking following a multi-day rally.
- Samvat 2083 Sector Rotation: Investors prioritized defensive healthcare and commodity names over high-beta retail and IT counters to start the new calendar year.
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Rupee at Close
8 Nov, 2026
Indian rupee ended 56 paise higher at 93.91 per dollar on Friday versus previous close of 94.47.
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FII’s & DII’s Activity on 8 Nov, 2026
Net value in crores
| BUY | SELL | |
| DII | 700.31 | |
| FII | 0.25 |
Source : NSE
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