Sensex falls 319 points and Nifty slips to 25,144 as inflation fears end a 3-day rally

Indian markets fell on Friday, 13 November 2026, and ended a three-day winning run. Sensex closed at 81,592.45, down 318.56 points (0.39%) and Nifty 50 closed at 25,144.30, down 155.05 points (0.61%). Nifty opened at 25,209.85, touched a high of 25,246.35 and a low of 25,054.40. The Sensex hit a low of 81,288.75.

Inflation was the main worry. Retail inflation rose to 6.09% in October, above the RBI's 6% upper limit, which raised fears of higher interest rates for longer. A rebound in crude oil and rising bond yields in India and the US also made investors cautious.

Breadth was weak: 2,179 stocks fell against 1,446 that rose on the NSE, and 38 of the 50 Nifty stocks declined. Midcap 100 fell 0.24% and Smallcap 100 fell 0.26%. NSE-listed companies were worth ₹505.7 lakh crore.

🗣️ Rupie Speak शुक्रवार को बाज़ार लगातार तीन दिन की तेज़ी के बाद गिरकर बंद हुआ। सेंसेक्स 319 अंक टूटकर 81,592 पर और निफ्टी 155 अंक टूटकर 25,144 पर रहा। मुख्य वजह महंगाई है: अक्टूबर में खुदरा महंगाई 6.09% रही, जो आरबीआई की 6% की ऊपरी सीमा से ज़्यादा है, इसलिए ब्याज दर लंबे समय तक ऊँची रहने का डर है। कच्चे तेल की उछाल और बॉन्ड यील्ड बढ़ने से भी सतर्कता रही। एनएसई पर 2,179 शेयर गिरे और 1,446 चढ़े।

Realty, autos, metals and private banks drag; media holds up

It was a red day for sectors. Nifty Realty fell 1.39%, the worst, followed by Nifty Auto (−1.07%) and Nifty Metal (−0.98%). Cement was also among the biggest losers.

Banks and financials dragged too, with Nifty Private Bank down 0.76% and Nifty IT down 0.72%. Nifty Media held up best with the smallest loss, though I could not find its exact figure.

Sector figures are from the Upstox closing report; the other sectors were not itemised. Nifty IT showed a gain in the morning but ended lower. Reports differ slightly in places.

🗣️ Rupie Speak आज सभी सेक्टर लाल निशान में रहे। रियल्टी 1.39% गिरकर सबसे कमज़ोर रहा, फिर ऑटो 1.07% और मेटल 0.98% नीचे रहे। प्राइवेट बैंक 0.76% और आईटी 0.72% टूटे। मीडिया सबसे कम गिरा। यानी आज महंगाई के डर से ब्याज दरों से जुड़े सेक्टर, जैसे रियल्टी और बैंक, ज़्यादा दबाव में रहे।

Eicher, HUL and BSE Ltd gain; Shriram Finance, Tata Motors PV and Grasim slip

Eicher Motors rose 1.34% to ₹7,650, Hindustan Unilever gained 0.96% and BSE Ltd gained 0.73%. Only 11 of the 50 Nifty stocks ended higher.

Shriram Finance fell 3.37% to ₹970 and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles fell 3.31% to ₹287.40. Grasim fell 2.60%, Hindalco 2.12% and Adani Enterprises 1.95%.

Prices and moves are from the Angel One and Upstox reports. Prices for some stocks were not available. Airtel was listed as a +0.48% gainer in the Upstox wrap; another headline said it rose over 1%, so its figure may differ.

🗣️ Rupie Speak आयशर मोटर्स 1.34% बढ़कर ₹7,650, हिंदुस्तान यूनिलीवर 0.96% और बीएसई लिमिटेड 0.73% ऊपर रहे। निफ्टी के सिर्फ़ 11 शेयर बढ़े। गिरने वालों में श्रीराम फाइनेंस 3.37% और टाटा मोटर्स पैसेंजर व्हीकल्स 3.31% नीचे रहे। ग्रासिम 2.60%, हिंडाल्को 2.12% और अडानी एंटरप्राइज़ेज़ 1.95% भी टूटे।

Rupee falls 8 paise to 94.20; VIX cools to 15.55; Brent near $95.5

The rupee closed at 94.20 per dollar (provisional), down 8 paise from 94.12, as the dollar stayed firm and equities were weak. Analysts say strong foreign inflows are a cushion, but if Brent climbs, the rupee's recovery stalls.

India VIX, the fear gauge, fell 6.45% to 15.55, so fear eased even as the market slipped.

On Thursday, FIIs bought ₹7,830.60 crore of shares while DIIs sold ₹6,331.17 crore. Foreign investors have bought about $6.43 billion in November, the strongest month since September 2024.

Brent crude was near $95.5 a barrel (intraday high $96.76), well above the $89–92 range seen earlier this week. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade of Iranian ports continue.

🗣️ Rupie Speak रुपया 8 पैसे गिरकर 94.20 पर बंद हुआ (अस्थायी), क्योंकि डॉलर मज़बूत रहा। इंडिया वीआईएक्स 6.45% गिरकर 15.55 पर आया, यानी बाज़ार गिरा पर डर कम हुआ। गुरुवार को एफआईआई ने ₹7,831 करोड़ के शेयर खरीदे और डीआईआई ने ₹6,331 करोड़ के बेचे। नवंबर में विदेशी निवेशकों ने करीब $6.43 अरब डाले हैं। कच्चा तेल करीब $95.5 पर है, जो इस हफ़्ते की शुरुआत से ऊपर है।