Indian stocks defy global rout as rupee hits six-month high
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- IDBI close
- ₹79.50
- On the day
- -0.28%
- 52-week high
- ₹118.38
- 52-week low
- ₹61.01
Indian equities extended their winning streak to seven sessions on 6 Nov 2026, defying a global technology-led selloff that erased about $2.5 trillion from the Nasdaq 100’s market value. OI Charts data showed the Nifty closing at ₹25,030, up 2.0%, while Bank Nifty rose 2.3% to ₹59,086. Both benchmarks finished at their reported 52-week highs, underscoring the strength of domestic sentiment despite sharp declines in South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei. 📈
The rally broadened across the market. OI Charts data showed the Nifty gaining 8.6% over five sessions and 9.9% over 20 sessions. Bank Nifty advanced 8.0% and 7.2% over the same periods, with trading volume of 795,346,528. The divergence suggests local flows and positioning were cushioning Indian equities against the global risk-off move. Banking 💼 remained central to the advance, although the sector’s next direction depends on whether the benchmarks hold their elevated levels as overseas technology weakness continues.
The rupee strengthened 56 paise to close at 93.91 against the dollar, reaching a six-month high. According to Moneycontrol, foreign banks sold dollars on behalf of foreign portfolio investors, while the Reserve Bank of India bought dollars. A firmer rupee can reduce imported-cost pressure and the local burden of dollar-linked liabilities, but it remains relevant for exporters and companies with overseas revenue. ⚖️
The government was considering a tax-relief package for equity investors, but an announcement before the Union Budget appeared unlikely because the proposals remained under examination and a draft had not been finalised. The next policy trigger is whether the proposals advance before the Budget, while market participants will also monitor global technology sentiment and the ability of the Nifty and Bank Nifty to sustain their 52-week highs.
The edition also covered the government’s position on the IDBI Bank deal. OI Charts data showed the stock at ₹79.50 on 6 Nov, down 0.28%, with volume of 2,835,164. It had declined 1.0% over five sessions and 8.6% over 20 sessions, and remained between its 52-week low of ₹61.01 recorded on 30 Mar 2026 and high of ₹118.38 on 5 Jan 2026. Further comments from DIPAM and progress on the transaction remain the key stock-specific developments.
Source: Moneycontrol, 06 Nov 2026
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