Closing Bell, 3 November 2026: Bulls Dominate As Sensex And Nifty 50 Extend Winning Streak For Fourth Consecutive Session

The Sensex and Nifty 50 finished in the green for the fourth consecutive session. Upon close, the:

• The Sensex gained over 1,200 points and closed at 76,917.85, up 1.62%

• The Nifty 50 gained more than 350 points and closed at 23,810.85, up 1.58%

Broader markets also closed in the positive. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 ended the day 1.06% and 0.31% up, respectively.

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty FMCG emerged as the top sectoral gainer and closed 3.65% higher.

Nifty 50 Today: Gainers And Losers

Stocks of the following companies emerged as the top five gainers and losers on the Nifty 50 index today:

Crude Oil Prices Today

Oil prices moved up slightly on Tuesday after falling sharply in the previous trading session, as reports of a US military strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island heightened concerns about the widening conflict and its potential impact on regional oil supplies.

At around 15:36, Brent crude January 2027 futures stood at $105.46 per barrel. At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude December futures stood at $97.34 per barrel.

Gold And Silver Prices Today

Gold and silver traded lower on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). At around 15:38, the gold price today on MCX for December 2026 futures stood at ₹1,38,398 per 10 grams, down 1.28%.

At the same time, the silver price today on MCX for December 2026 futures stood at ₹1,77,085 per kg, down 3.64%.

Other News Headlines

Here are some other headlines for the day:

• Persistent energy disruptions linked to Iran have prompted India to intensify efforts to secure oil and gas from alternative sources, reducing the risk of supply shortages affecting factories, vehicles, households and other parts of the economy.

• India emerged as a record revenue market for Apple in the September quarter, driven by increased demand for iPhone and Mac upgrades and higher contributions from services.

What’s Next?

Markets can retain a positive bias in the next trading session, with investors drawing support from the ongoing rally in benchmark indices. However, elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty could halt the surge.

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