On Monday, heavy selling pressure was witnessed in domestic markets. The Sensex fell 1,048 points to close at 80,238. The Nifty declined 312 points and settled at 24,865. Investor concerns over rising tensions in West Asia affected sentiment. Midcap and smallcap indices also ended lower in line with benchmarks.

Most sectoral indices traded in negative territory. Auto, consumer durables, oil and gas, and PSU banks recorded notable losses. Only metal and pharma stocks showed marginal gains. Analysts stated that Nifty support is seen at 24,600, while resistance stands at 25,000.

Global markets showed mixed trends. Oil prices surged after reports that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Asian indices declined, while US markets ended mostly higher. FIIs sold equities worth Rs 3,296 crore, whereas DIIs bought shares worth Rs 8,594 crore.

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Adani Ports led early gainers from the Sensex pack, rising over 1.3%, followed by Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Reliance and M&M. Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the early losers, even as the Infosys share buyback opened today.

Market breadth remained positive, with 1,600 Nifty-listed stocks trading in the green. Analysts expect bullish momentum to sustain above 26,000 on the Nifty and 85,000 on the Sensex, with resistance seen at 26,100 and 85,500.

Gift Nifty signalled a positive start, opening 54 points higher at 26,107. Meanwhile, FIIs turned net buyers on November 19, purchasing ₹1,580 crore of equities, while DIIs added ₹6,156 crore.

Asian markets also traded higher as Nvidia’s strong earnings boosted global sentiment, with Japan’s Nikkei, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, South Korea’s Kospi and China’s SSE Composite all in the green.

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Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech were top gainers on the Sensex. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma saw losses. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks continued to attract investor interest, with the Nifty MidCap up 0.23% and Nifty SmallCap up 0.56%.

Sector-wise, Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices led gains, each rising 0.8%, while Nifty Realty added 0.6%. Nifty IT slipped 0.14% due to mixed performance of technology stocks. Analysts highlighted easing India-US trade tensions, signaling a possible trade deal in the coming weeks.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹68 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased ₹4,650 crore, supporting the market. Experts advised cautious buy-on-dips strategy, booking partial profits during rallies, and using stop-losses for risk management.

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The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 136.63 points (0.17%) to close at 81,926.75 after a highly volatile session. During intraday trade, it climbed 519.44 points (0.63%) to hit 82,309.56. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty added 30.65 points (0.12%) to finish at 25,108.30.

Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and ICICI Bank emerged as top gainers. In contrast, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Trent, and Infosys saw mild declines due to profit booking.

Market experts said investor confidence stayed firm as domestic institutional investors (DIIs) increased their exposure. According to exchange data, DIIs bought ₹5,036.39 crore worth of equities on Monday, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold ₹313.77 crore.

Global cues also supported the rally. Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended higher, while markets in China and South Korea were closed for holidays. European markets traded mixed, and U.S. indices finished mostly positive. Meanwhile, Brent crude slipped 0.15% to $65.37 per barrel, easing inflation worries.

On Monday, the Sensex had jumped 582.95 points (0.72%) to 81,790.12, and the Nifty had surged 183.40 points (0.74%) to 25,077.65.

Overall, the stock markets advanced for the fourth day as strong banking performance, steady DII inflows, and positive global sentiment pushed benchmark indices higher.

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Nifty Bank declined slightly by 26 points to 55,258.45, while Nifty Midcap 100 slipped 12 points to 58,686.55. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained 4 points to reach 18,293.15. Experts said near-term Nifty trends will depend on support between 25,200 and 25,000 levels.

Top Sensex gainers included Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Tata Motors, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank. Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Trent, and Asian Paints were the main losers. Asian markets mostly traded higher, except Hong Kong and China.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers, offloading equities worth Rs 2,910 crore on September 22. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased Rs 2,583 crore. Analysts said FII selling since 2024 has impacted markets due to high Indian valuations compared to global opportunities.

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Insurance companies and pension funds added over Rs 1 lakh crore, while other investors including portfolio managers, alternative funds, and banks contributed the remainder. Analysts, however, note early signs of slowing momentum as market returns stagnate and global headwinds affect sentiment.

Despite strong DII inflows, Indian equities have underperformed global peers. The Sensex rose just 2 per cent and the Nifty 4 per cent in dollar terms this year, compared with double-digit gains in major Asian and Western markets. Rising redemptions from small-cap and thematic funds, along with GST rationalisation and festive spending, could limit new equity allocations.

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have remained net sellers, offloading Rs 1.80 lakh crore so far in 2025. However, FIIs continue buying in the primary market, acquiring Rs 1,559 crore in September. Analysts believe corporate earnings growth above 15 per cent in FY27 could turn around FPI sentiment.

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IT giants including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, and Coforge slipped in early trade. The US government clarified that returning visa holders are exempt from the $100,000 fee, which provided partial relief to Indian IT companies. The fee will apply only to new applications from the March–April 2026 lottery cycle.

Among sectoral indices, Nifty IT led losses, down 2.68 per cent, followed by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare. Other indices showed marginal gains. Analysts noted that the Nifty continues to trade above its key moving averages, indicating a broader bullish trend. Immediate resistance lies at 25,500, 25,600, and 25,850, while support levels are at 25,150 and 25,000.

Global markets mostly rose, with Nasdaq up 0.72 per cent, S&P 500 up 0.49 per cent, and Dow up 0.37 per cent. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining 1.45 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 0.82 per cent. On Friday, FIIs purchased Rs 390 crore in equities, while DIIs were net buyers of Rs 2,105 crore.

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At the opening bell, the Sensex gained 334 points, or 0.41%, to trade at 81,435, while the Nifty rose 106 points, or 0.43%, to 24,975. Broader markets also performed well, with Nifty Midcap 100 advancing 0.73% and Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.71%.

Among key performers, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s Labs, and TCS led the gains, while Hero Motocorp, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Hindalco slipped. Sector-wise, Nifty IT surged 1.88% to become the top gainer, followed by PSU Bank and Realty. Only Auto and Consumer Durables traded in the red.

Global markets also strengthened. Overnight, the Dow Jones added 0.43%, Nasdaq rose 0.37%, and S&P 500 gained 0.27% on expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Asian indices followed suit, with Japan’s Nikkei up 0.6% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rising 0.98%. Meanwhile, FIIs turned net buyers after 11 days, purchasing equities worth ₹2,050 crore, while DIIs added ₹83 crore.

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