After opening the day higher, the benchmark indices continued their upward momentum, ended the session in green.

Indian equity market indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, with benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, inching closer to their record levels last seen in September last year (2024), supported by strong gains in Financials and Oil & Gas stocks. Firm global cues further aided sentiment.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 446 points (up 0.5%).

Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 139 points higher (up 0.%).

Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, and  DFC Bank are among the top gainers today.

Asian Paints, HCL Tech, and HUL, on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

The GIFT Nifty was trading at  26,218 at 165 points higher at the time of writing.

The BSE MidCap index ended 0.1% lower, and the BSE SmallCap index ended 0.2% lower.

Sectoral indices are trading mixed today, with stocks in the realty sector and media sector witnessing selling pressure. Meanwhile, stocks in the auto sector and banking sector witnessed buying.

The rupee is trading at Rs 88.7 against the US$.

Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 0.3% lower at Rs 122,610 per grams.

Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 0.1% lower at Rs 154,993 per 1 kg.

MTAR Technologies Shares in Focus

In the news from engineering sector, shares of MTAR technologies came into focus after the management expects a very strong second half of the year, with sales nearly double those of the first half.

They have revised their revenue growth forecast for FY26 to 30-35%, up from the earlier guidance of 25%, thanks to strong new orders expected to be completed this year.

Although earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) fell temporarily in Q2FY26, this is seen as short-term.

The company expects a strong performance in the second half, and the annual EBITDA margin is still expected to be around 21%, as initially guided, helped by better efficiency and higher capacity usage.

As of 6 November 2025, MTAR's order book was Rs 17.6 billion (bn). With new orders expected, mostly from clean energy and nuclear projects, the company expects the order book to reach Rs 28 bn by the end of FY26, a significant increase from last year.

MTAR is a leading manufacturer in India's niche precision manufacturing industry. The company is engaged in the manufacture of mission critical precision engineered systems for Clean Energy, Civil Nuclear Power, Fuel Cells, Hydro, Wind, Space and Defence sectors.
 

Sunita Tools Soars on Naval Deal News

Moving on to the news from engineering sector, shares of Sunita Tolls came into focus after it acquired a majority stake in Avisan Global Tech and Avisan Engineering Enterprises, part of the Avisan Group.

This move marks Sunita Tools' entry into the naval and shipbuilding segment of the defence industry. The Avisan Group specializes in shipbuilding, retrofitting, and installing weapons systems on naval vessels.

In FY25, the group reported combined sales of over Rs 0.06 bn and has an order book of more than Rs 0.20 bn from clients like the Navy Weapons Department, Hindustan Shipyard, Goa Shipyard, Cummins, and Larsen & Toubro.

These projects include installing weapons, upgrading radar and sonar systems, and fitting missile systems on naval ships.

With this acquisition, Sunita Tools and Avisan plan to tap into the growing naval defence and shipbuilding market, expecting significant growth in the coming years. Sunita Tools, an engineering and mould-based company, provides customized solutions for various industries with a forward-looking approach to meet future demands.
 

Epack Prefab Shares Surge on Expansion

Moving on to the news from engineering sector, shares of Epack Prefab came into focus after the company announced an MoU with MASCOT South Asia to support its planned capacity expansion in Gujarat.

In the first phase, the company plans to increase its pre-engineered building (PEB) capacity by around 50,000 tonnes, with an investment of Rs 1.1 bn, including land. Details of the second and third phases will be shared later.

The expansion will use advanced technology and automation, helping Epack Prefab take advantage of growth opportunities in western India.

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