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| Index | Close | Day | This year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 502026-11-03 | 23,810.85 | ▲ +1.58% | −8.87% |
| Nifty Bank2026-11-03 | 55,540.05 | ▲ +0.98% | — |
| Nifty IT2026-11-03 | 32,551.60 | ▲ +0.34% | — |
| Nifty Midcap 1002026-11-03 | 58,596.25 | ▲ +1.06% | — |
| S&P 5002026-10-30 | 7,580.07 | ▼ −1.82% | +10.73% |
| Dow Jones2026-11-02 | 51,983.98 | ▲ +0.41% | +8.16% |
| Nasdaq Composite2026-11-02 | 25,164.36 | ▼ −1.07% | +8.27% |
| Nikkei 2252026-11-02 | 63,081.86 | ▼ −0.33% | +25.31% |
Nifty sectors, 3 Nov 2026
FMCG+3.65%
Realty+2.33%
Private Bank+1.98%
Financial Services+1.84%
Auto+1.71%
Midcap 100+1.06%
Bank+0.98%
Next 50+0.96%
Consumer Durables+0.95%
Oil & Gas+0.85%
Healthcare Index+0.61%
Media+0.49%
Pharma+0.42%
IT+0.34%
Smallcap 100+0.31%
Energy−0.11%
Metal−0.14%
PSU Bank−1.27%
Closing figures from NSE, the US Federal Reserve’s FRED database and the European Central Bank. Not investment advice.
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Aaj ka Rashifal · 4 November 2026
Kartik Krishna Dashami (till 11:03 am, then Ekadashi) · Purva Phalguni nakshatra (till 3:30 am, 5 Nov) · Sunrise 6:35 am · Sunset 5:34 pm · New Delhi
मेष · Aries
आज छोटे-छोटे कामों को क्रम से निपटाएँ। शांत रहकर बात करने से सहयोग मिलेगा।
Shubh rang: नारंगी · Shubh ank: 9
वृषभ · Taurus
घर के कामों में परिवार का साथ अच्छा लगेगा। दिन के अंत में थोड़ा विश्राम करें।
Shubh rang: सफ़ेद · Shubh ank: 6
मिथुन · Gemini
नए विचारों पर बात करने का अच्छा समय है। दूसरों की राय ध्यान से सुनें।
Shubh rang: हरा · Shubh ank: 5
कर्क · Cancer
अपनों से बातचीत मन को हल्का करेगी। दिन में थोड़ा समय अपने शौक को दें।
Shubh rang: क्रीम · Shubh ank: 2
सिंह · Leo
पूर्वा फाल्गुनी का दिन उत्साह वाला रहेगा। सबके साथ मिलकर चलने से काम बनेगा।
Shubh rang: सुनहरा · Shubh ank: 1
कन्या · Virgo
व्यवस्थित ढंग से काम करने से दिन सहज रहेगा। धैर्य रखना अच्छा रहेगा।
Shubh rang: हल्का हरा · Shubh ank: 5
तुला · Libra
रिश्तों में सौहार्द बना रहेगा। कला या संगीत में समय बिताना सुखद रहेगा।
Shubh rang: गुलाबी · Shubh ank: 6
वृश्चिक · Scorpio
अपने लक्ष्य पर ध्यान बनाए रखें। शाम का समय परिवार के साथ बिताएँ।
Shubh rang: मरून · Shubh ank: 9
धनु · Sagittarius
कुछ नया सीखने की इच्छा रहेगी। सरल और स्पष्ट बात करना लाभदायक रहेगा।
Shubh rang: पीला · Shubh ank: 3
मकर · Capricorn
नियमित दिनचर्या से मन स्थिर रहेगा। बड़ों की सलाह से मार्ग मिलेगा।
Shubh rang: नीला · Shubh ank: 8
कुंभ · Aquarius
दोस्तों के साथ हल्की-फुल्की बातचीत अच्छी लगेगी। अपने काम में रचनात्मकता लाएँ।
Shubh rang: आसमानी · Shubh ank: 4
मीन · Pisces
शांत वातावरण में समय बिताना अच्छा रहेगा। किसी जरूरतमंद की मदद से संतोष मिलेगा।
Shubh rang: हल्का पीला · Shubh ank: 7
Rashifal is traditional astrological guidance written by the BDT Astrology Desk. It is not verified news or a scientific prediction, and is not advice on health, money or legal matters. Panchang timings for New Delhi from Drik Panchang.
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