Indian equity markets extend winning streak for fifth straight session

Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive session on 4 November 2026, driven by broad-based buying, lower crude oil prices, and steady foreign institutional inflows. The Sensex went up by 383.55 points to close at 77,301.40, while the Nifty gained 149.75 points to settle at 23,960.60, ending close to the 24,000 mark.

Stock Picks And Market Sectors

Market expert Raja Venkatraman shared his top stock picks for the day. For Aurobindo Pharma, he advised buying above 1720 rupees with a stop loss at 1620 rupees and a target of 1875 rupees. For Adani Ports, the recommendation is to buy above 1915 rupees, keeping a stop loss at 1800 rupees and a target of 2130 rupees. For Shriram Finance, the suggested strategy is to buy above 911 rupees with a stop loss at 850 rupees and a target of 1000 rupees. Meanwhile, midcap and smallcap indices outperformed large caps, and sectors like media, metals, realty, FMCG, and consumer durables led the rally.

Context

Stock market analysts provide daily trading strategies and stock recommendations based on technical analysis of price charts and market momentum. Investors often look at support and resistance levels to decide when to buy or sell shares in a dynamic financial market.