Stock Market Updates: Sensex Rises Marginally, Nifty Above 25,750; 3M India Up 12%, Airtel 2.5%

Indian benchmark indices experienced a day of mild gains and sideways trading on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with investors seemingly pausing after a strong rally in October. The Sensex inched up, while the Nifty 50 managed to stay above the 25,750 mark. Sectoral performance was mixed, with stock-specific actions and quarterly earnings reports driving much of the market movement.

The S&P BSE Sensex closed at 83,978.49, a marginal increase of 39.78 points, or 0.05%. The NSE Nifty 50 ended the day at 25,763.35, up by 41.25 points, or 0.16%.

Top Performers and Laggards

On the Sensex, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Eternal, State Bank of India, and Bharti Airtel were among the top gainers, with increases ranging from 1% to 2%. Conversely, Maruti Suzuki, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Electronics experienced declines, slipping between 1% and 3.4%.

3M India Soars on Strong Q2 Results

3M India was a standout performer, with its shares jumping 12% to ₹34080, marking its biggest intraday percentage gain since December 27, 2023. The surge followed the company's announcement of a 43% surge in Q2 profit, driven by robust demand across all its business segments. The company's revenue also increased by 14% year-on-year, while expenses rose by 8.7%. 3M India reported a net profit of ₹191 crore for Q2 FY26, a 43% increase compared to the previous year, with revenue rising 14% to ₹1,266.5 crore. The company's EBITDA also climbed nearly 40% to ₹255.5 crore. All four of 3M India's business segments demonstrated growth, ranging from 12.3% to 14.9%.

Bharti Airtel Gains on Strong Q2 Performance

Bharti Airtel shares also saw a positive movement, rising by 2.5%. This increase can be attributed to the telecom giant's impressive Q2 results, where it reported an 89% year-on-year surge in net profit, reaching ₹6,792 crore. The company's revenue also grew by 25.7% to ₹52,145.4 crore. Furthermore, Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU) increased by 9.8% to ₹256. Jefferies has released a bullish note on Airtel, increasing the target price to ₹2,635.

Other Stocks in Focus

• Cipla: The pharma major has signed agreements to acquire a 100% stake in Inzpera Healthsciences for ₹110.65 crore.
• Gland Pharma: The company reported a profit of ₹183.7 crore for the September 2025 quarter, a 12.3% increase from the previous year.
• Hero MotoCorp: The two-wheeler manufacturer reported a 6.4% fall in total sales for October 2025.

Global and Domestic Factors

The market's subdued opening on Tuesday was influenced by uncertainty surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve's future rate decisions, as well as a lack of clarity on U.S.-India trade talks.

FII and DII Activity

On Monday, November 3, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) net sold shares worth ₹1,686.55 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth ₹3,273.65 crore.