> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Nifty, Sensex post strongest weekly gains in over a year - URL: https://newsanek.com/nifty-sensex-biggest-weekly-gain-in-a-year/ - Published: 2026-11-08T02:31:36.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-08T06:20:14.000Z - Description: Indian stock markets had their best weekly gain in over a year, led by banks. Foreign investors returned after a long period of selling. Traders now watch the Diwali Muhurat trading session on Sunday, 8 November 2026. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: Business, UPSC Today, GS Paper 3, #sub-business-stories, #sub-money-finance, #sub-markets, #national-desk, #sm-58, #smemo-useful, #running, #tl-b0fe17 Indian stock markets had their strongest weekly gains in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex both rising sharply. The Nifty rose 8.58 per cent during the week. It gained 2 per cent on the last trading day and closed at 25,030. The Sensex rose 1,718 points that day and closed at 81,028. Banking shares led the rally. The Bank Nifty gained about 8 per cent. Indices of mid-sized and small companies also rose, by 5.77 and 2.77 per cent. Nifty, Sensex post strongest weekly gain in a year Nifty8.58 Bank Nifty8 Mid-sized companies index5.77 Small companies index2.77 % Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report ### Key points - The Nifty rose 8.58 per cent and the Sensex 8.82 per cent in the week. - Foreign investors put in about Rs 45,960 crore during the week. - Banks led the rally, with the Bank Nifty up about 8 per cent. - The Diwali Muhurat trading session is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. ## So what powered this rally? An analyst said strong earnings, healthy October auto sales and firm Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections set the stage. He said the US midterm election result gave the spark. The result revived hopes of a calmer approach to the Iran conflict and a softer line on tariffs. The US Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged. Crude oil prices fell sharply too. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped from above $104 to around $90 a barrel. Both crude benchmarks fell more than 12 per cent in the week. So why does this matter? The article says the drop in oil prices supported market sentiment. ## Why did investors see India as a safe place? Foreign institutional investors, or FIIs, put in about Rs 45,960 crore during the week. This was a sharp turnaround from a long period of selling. On Thursday, Wall Street saw an artificial intelligence (AI) led selloff. It erased roughly $3 trillion in market value from S&P 500 companies. The fall spread quickly to Asia. Technology-heavy markets there saw some of the steepest losses in recent years. Still, Indian markets held up, and investors treated India as a relatively safe harbour. If you hold shares or mutual funds, this week's rise may have lifted their value. ## What happens next before Diwali trading? A Muhurat trading session will be held on Sunday, 8 November 2026\. It runs from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM. Muhurat trading is a short, ceremonial session held on Diwali. The key indices ended higher in 8 of the last 10 Muhurat sessions. That is a strike rate of 80 per cent. Analysts said some profit booking may follow the sharp rally. Exam Corner **UPSC GS Paper 3** · Economy: Stock markets and FII flows ### What's the news Nifty and Sensex recorded their strongest weekly gains in over a year, with foreign investors returning to Indian markets. ### Background - Foreign institutional investors, or FIIs, are overseas investors who buy and sell shares in Indian markets. - Crude oil prices fell sharply this week, and the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. - An AI-led selloff on Wall Street erased roughly $3 trillion from S&P 500 companies. ### Facts for Prelims - Nifty rose 8.58 per cent in the week and Sensex gained 8.82 per cent. - FIIs recorded net inflows of about Rs 45,960 crore during the week. - WTI and Brent crude prices each posted weekly declines of over 12 per cent. ### Content for Mains 1. **Significance:** Strong foreign inflows show investor confidence, but such flows can shift quickly. 2. **Main issue:** Markets react to global factors like oil prices, US interest rates and election outcomes. 3. **Challenges:** Sharp rallies may be followed by profit booking, adding volatility for small investors. 4. **Way forward:** Strong domestic fundamentals and steady policy can help build lasting investor trust. **Practice question:** Discuss the factors behind foreign institutional investor flows into Indian markets and their implications for the economy. ### Prelims practice questions **Q1.** Which index rose 8.58 per cent during the week in the reported rally? 1. Sensex 2. Nifty 3. Bank Nifty 4. Nifty Smallcap100 Show answer **Answer: B.** The article states that the Nifty added 8.58 per cent during the week. **Q2.** Which index rose 5.77 per cent during the week? 1. Nifty Smallcap100 2. Bank Nifty 3. Nifty Midcap100 4. Sensex Show answer **Answer: C.** The article says the Nifty Midcap100 added 5.77 per cent during the week. ### Key terms - **FII**: Foreign investors who buy and sell shares and other securities in a country's financial markets. - **Muhurat trading**: A short, ceremonial trading session held on Diwali. - **Brent crude**: A global benchmark price for crude oil, widely used in international trade. More stories for exam preparation: [UPSC Today](https://newsanek.com/upsc-today/) These points come from this news report. Check them with standard sources such as NCERT books and PIB before your exam. --- ### Sources - [Telangana Today: Nifty, Sensex post strongest weekly gains in over a year](https://telanganatoday.com/nifty-sensex-post-strongest-weekly-gains-in-over-a-year?ref=newsanek.com) - [Mint: Muhurat trading 2026: 80% to 90% — will Sensex, Nifty improve decadal strike rate on ceremonial Diwali session?](https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/muhurat-trading-2026-80-to-90-will-sensex-nifty-improve-decadal-strike-rate-on-ceremonial-diwali-session-11794049934692.html?ref=newsanek.com)