The benchmark indices recorded steep losses in early trading. The BSE Sensex dropped more than 800 points, while the Nifty slipped over 250 points. Investors rushed to sell shares amid fears of economic uncertainty and global instability. Banking, IT, and automobile stocks faced strong selling pressure during the session. As a result, investors lost thousands of crores in market value within a short time.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee also weakened sharply against the US dollar. The currency fell to around ₹96.32 per dollar, marking a new all-time low. Analysts say rising crude oil prices and increased demand for the dollar pushed the rupee down further. If the trend continues, import costs may rise and inflation could increase in the coming months.

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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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At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex slipped 37 points, or 0.04%, to 85,683. The Nifty50 also edged lower by 25 points, or 0.10%, to trade at 26,190. On Thursday, both indices had notched fresh milestones, with the Sensex breaching 86,000 and the Nifty crossing 26,300 intraday for the first time in history.

Broader markets showed continued weakness, as the Nifty MidCap index dipped 0.18% and the Nifty SmallCap index fell 0.23%, indicating selective profit booking at higher levels. Shares of GAIL dropped as much as 5%, making it one of the notable early losers.

Global sentiment remained mixed. Asian markets tracked a subdued trend as US markets stayed closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, with futures indicating muted activity. Tokyo’s inflation data also influenced regional trading patterns, as headline inflation eased marginally in October.

With global cues uncertain and domestic GDP data due later in the evening, investors preferred a wait-and-watch approach, keeping market volatility contained.

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Sectorally, the Nifty Metal and Auto indices led the early rally. Asian markets maintained a firm upward bias, supported by gains in Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi. Global equities continued their recovery, with the MSCI All Country World Index rising for the fifth consecutive session.

Wall Street closed higher overnight as expectations of future interest rate cuts boosted buying interest. Back home, a notable development came from the forex segment as the IMF reclassified India’s rupee exchange rate regime from ‘floating’ to ‘crawl-like’, indicating a more calibrated currency adjustment pattern.

Experts say a sustained close above 26,277 may push Nifty toward 26,350–26,500, with potential upside to 27,000. Support levels remain at 26,100–26,000.

Corporate action buzz kept stocks like Aryavan Enterprise, Meera Industries, Nile, Thyrocare Technologies, and Unison Metals in focus ahead of their ex-date on Friday.

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The rally strengthened after RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reaffirmed that there remains scope for policy rate cuts, noting that macroeconomic data continues to support monetary easing. His remarks come days ahead of the MPC meeting beginning December 3. The committee has already cut the repo rate by 100 basis points this year.

Meanwhile, PSU banks expanded their dominance in the home-loan market, capturing 50% of originations by value in September, according to a Crif High Mark report that also pointed to improving asset quality. Private banks, however, are expected to lose market share again in FY26 as their loan growth lags the broader sector.

A strong global market setup also lifted domestic equities, with the Sensex rising 744 points and the Nifty gaining 234 points.

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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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The Sensex opened sharply higher at 84,238.86, maintaining steady momentum throughout the day. Strong demand for heavyweights like TCS, Infosys, Adani Ports, and Sun Pharma supported gains, while Tata Steel and Tata Motors ended lower.

According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, global equities rallied on improved risk appetite. Optimism grew around the possible resolution of the U.S. government shutdown and expectations of early Fed rate cuts. Positive domestic cues such as easing inflation, robust GDP growth, and healthy FY26 earnings outlook also boosted investor confidence.

Sectorally, Nifty IT rose 2.04%, Nifty Auto gained 1.24%, and Nifty Bank added 0.23%. Broader indices also advanced, with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.79% and Smallcap 100 up 0.82%. The rupee traded mildly weaker at ₹88.62, while the dollar index hovered near $99.60 ahead of key U.S. CPI data.

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Analysts said momentum indicators turned negative, suggesting short-term weakness may continue. The Nifty slipped below the key 25,600 level, and support is seen around 25,500. A strong move above 25,800 could signal recovery, but traders remain wary ahead of the holiday-shortened week.

Among Sensex constituents, Power Grid, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, and Maruti Suzuki led the declines. Titan, Bharti Airtel, and SBI managed to post modest gains. Broader indices also followed the downward trend, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and SmallCap 100 falling 0.42% and 0.82%, respectively.

Sectorally, metal, auto, and IT indices were the worst performers, while Nifty Consumer Durables was the only one in the green. Experts attributed the decline to weak global cues and profit-booking in heavyweight stocks, which weighed on overall market sentiment.

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Morgan Stanley sees a 50 per cent chance that the BSE Sensex will reach 89,000 by June 2026, implying a 6 per cent upside. It said India’s growth cycle will strengthen, supported by RBI’s rate cuts and a lower cash reserve ratio (CRR).

The firm cited deregulation, liquidity infusion, and a possible India-US trade deal as major catalysts. It added that easing ties with China and GST cuts worth ₹1.5 trillion could lift investor sentiment. Analysts believe falling oil intensity in GDP and stronger exports will help cut real rates and steady inflation.

Morgan Stanley prefers domestic cyclicals such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials over defensives. The firm expects stronger foreign inflows and monetary easing to further boost India’s equity outlook in the near term.

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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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