Stock market prediction for Thursday, 5 November, 2026: The Indian stock market is likely to witness a strong start today as GIFT Nifty signalled a positive opening on Thursday, 5 November.
Meanwhile, Asian markets opened on a mixed note on Thursday, tracking a sharp rally on Wall Street after Democrats secured a sweeping victory in the US midterm elections.
Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by buying in heavyweight financial, FMCG and automobile stocks. Positive sentiment was further bolstered by foreign fund inflows and a decline in crude oil prices. The Sensex advanced nearly 384 points to close above the 77,000 mark.
The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 383.55 points, or 0.50%, to settle at 77,301.40, marking its highest closing level in more than two months. During the session, the index climbed as much as 478.19 points, or 0.62%, to touch an intraday high of 77,396.04. The NSE Nifty 50 also maintained its upward momentum, rising 149.75 points, or 0.63%, to close at 23,960.60.
“Indian equities extended their winning streak to a…