Indian markets declined on November 21 amid profit-booking and weak sentiment. Benchmarks closed lower, broader indices dropped over one percent, and sectoral weakness persisted except FMCG. Softer PMI, a weaker rupee, and India–US trade concerns added to the risk-off mood.
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Indian equities drifted lower on November 21, with the Nifty closing near the 26,100 level. After a brief 2-day rebound, profit-booking resurfaced and kept overall sentiment muted, pulling the benchmark indices into the red.
The broader market showed deeper pressure. Both mid-cap and small-cap indices declined over 1%, signalling ongoing unwinding at elevated levels.
By market close:
Sensex fell 400.76 points (down 0.47%) to 85,231.92
Nifty dropped 124 points (down 0.47%) to 26,068.
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Multiple macro signals weighed on investor confidence:
A softer manufacturing PMI print
Continued weakness in the rupee
Renewed concerns over possible delays in India–US trade negotiations
Together, these factors kept the market firmly in risk-off mode.
Sectoral breadth remained weak through the session.
FMCG was the only sector that managed to hold steady.
All other key indices ended lower.
Capital goods, realty, PSU banks, and metals were among the notable laggards, each slipping 1–2%.
Stocks reflected a mixed trend:
Maruti emerged as one of the top performers, gaining around 1.32%.
JSW Steel extended losses, becoming the biggest drag of the session with a drop of 2.91%.
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