Stock Market Live Updates | Gift Nifty Points To A Flat Market Start Today
By Bajaj Broking Team
November 18, 2025
5 mins read
Market News
Synopsis:
Today’s share market’s key developments include: AstraZeneca and Sun Pharma partner on SZC therapy, Emcure sees a major block deal, JSW Infra plans a 51 percent Oman port stake, IRB Infra projects strong FY26 toll growth, while FIIs and DIIs recorded net equity purchases yesterday.
3:40 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex ends 278 points lower | Nifty slips below 25,950
The market closed weaker, with the Sensex dropping 278 points and the Nifty slipping below 25,950, while the rupee ended almost flat at 88.6050 per U.S. dollar. Physicswallah led the gainers with a sharp surge, followed by Bombay Burmah, GMR Airports, Sapphire Foods, and Spandana Sphoorty. Losses were seen in KIOCL, SKF India, Alembic Pharma, DSJ Keep Learning, and Vaibhav Global. Capital India Finance reported strong H1 FY26 results and appointed Surender Rana as Executive Vice Chairman.
2:40 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slips over 100 points | Nifty falls below 26,000
The market opened weak with the Sensex slipping over 100 points and the Nifty moving below 26,000. Physicswallah surged more than 41 percent, while GMR Airports gained over 6 percent. Vodafone Idea, YES Bank and Tata Steel traded lower, whereas Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, Canara Bank and IDBI Bank posted modest gains. Analysts note that India is gradually regaining investor attention as the global AI-driven market rally continues, with sentiment turning more constructive according to insights shared by Vikash Kumar Jain.
1:40 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slips over 50 points | Nifty moves below 26,000
The market opened weak, with the Sensex slipping over 50 points and the Nifty trading below 26,000. The Capillary Technologies IPO continued to see strong interest, recording 7.44 times overall subscription, led by 12.28 times demand from non-institutional investors. Physicswallah, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Mahindra Holidays, GMR Airports, and Graphite India were among the top gainers. Meanwhile, Capitalmind Mutual Fund introduced its Capitalmind Liquid Fund, an open-ended liquid scheme targeting relatively low interest rate and credit risk.
12:50 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slips over 100 points | Nifty moves below 26,000
Equity markets weakened, with the Sensex dropping over 100 points and the Nifty slipping below 26,000. Tenneco Clean Air will debut on November 19 after its Rs 3,600 crore IPO, which was subscribed 61.79 times and is expected to list at a premium. Meanwhile, WeWork India shares gained nearly 8 percent after Jefferies initiated coverage with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 790, citing multiple structural tailwinds that could support long-term growth.
11:10 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops over 200 points | Nifty slips below 25,950
The Sensex dropped more than 200 points, and the Nifty slipped below 25,950 amid mixed market sentiment. Mphasis declined nearly 2 percent following reports of Blackstone planning to offload a 9.5 percent stake through a ₹4,600-crore block deal. AstraZeneca Pharma India gained up to 3 percent after announcing a Hyperkalaemia drug partnership with Sun Pharma. Among major movers, Bombay Burmah, GMR Airports and Sundram Fasteners advanced, while KIOCL, Alembic Pharma, Sundaram Finance, SKF India and CCL Products traded lower.
10:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slides over 300 points | Nifty dips below 25,900
The Sensex dropped over 300 points and the Nifty slipped below 25,900 as Indian bonds traded in a narrow band ahead of a fresh state debt auction. The 10-year yield hovered near 6.54 percent, while swap rates stayed largely steady. Groww’s parent continued its strong listing trend, with shares nearly doubling in five sessions. Block deals weighed on stocks like Adani Ports, Tata Steel and Adani Enterprises. Realty counters also stayed under pressure, with declines across major listed developers.
9:20 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops over 200 points | Nifty falls below 25,950
Sensex fell over 200 points and Nifty slipped below 25,950 in a weak session. IL&FS told NCLAT it will revise CoC voting shares after repayments of nearly ₹18,000 crore, which will lower some lenders’ influence. The rupee dropped to 88.69 in early trade. Groww’s parent crossed ₹1 lakh crore in market value after a sharp post-listing rally, raising concerns of an overbought zone. Hero MotoCorp hit a yearly high backed by strong Q2 numbers, while banks saw profit pressure from higher funding costs.
Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a Flat start to the Indian market. Nifty spot in today's session is likely to trade in the range of 25,800-26,200.
INDIA VIX: 11.79 | -0.15 (1.26%) ↓ today
In-Depth Market Insights: Global Outlook, Derivatives & More
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yield:
The yield on 10-year Treasurys Monday settled at 4.13% whereas he yield on the U.S. two-year Treasury bond was last down 0.2 basis point at 3.60%.
Currency:
The dollar index edged up 0.2% to 99.54.
Commodities:
Spot gold is little changed at $4,044.20/oz.
WTI crude is trading near $59.69 per barrel, while Brent crude is at $63.97 per barrel.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asian markets opened lower after Wall Street’s drop, as investors turned cautious and shifted away from riskier assets ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and an important U.S. jobs report later this week.
India Market Outlook
Market in the Previous Session:
Indian benchmark indices closed sharply higher on November 17th , with the Nifty reclaiming and firmly holding above the 26,000 level. Expectations of a major trade deal added to the optimism, acting as a potential catalyst for the next leg of the rally.
The up-move was further supported by the NDA’s decisive victory in Bihar, which reinforced confidence in policy continuity and political stability.
Softer inflation data also contributed to the improved market sentiment.
At close, the Sensex was up 388.17 points or 0.46 percent at 84,950.95, and the Nifty was up 103.40 points or 0.40 percent at 26,013.45.
Sectorally, the setup was broadly positive with no laggards, reflecting strong underlying market sentiment. The leadership came from Nifty PSU Bank, Financial Services, and Auto. Other sectors also contributed positively, ensuring a well-balanced market advance.
The Midcap and Small-cap indices registered gains of 0.73% & 0.52% respectively.
TRADE SETUP FOR NOV 18
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
On the daily chart, Nifty has formed a bullish candle and is creating higher highs and higher lows, indicating that the uptrend from last week remains strong. This pattern shows consistent buying interest at every dip.
The index is also trading comfortably above its key moving averages across all major timeframes, further reinforcing the strength of the ongoing trend and suggesting that buyers are firmly in control.
Nifty is expected to continue its upward move and test the last month's high of 26,100. A breakout above the same will open upside towards the all-time high of 26277 levels in the coming sessions.
On the downside, support has shifted higher to the 25,800–25,850 zone.
This area is likely to attract buyers on any pullback, providing a solid base and reducing the chances of a deeper correction.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 26,040, followed by 26,110 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 25,900, followed by 25,810.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 59,150, followed by 59,400, while downside support is found at 58,710, followed by 58,500.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
Put writers have shown aggressive participation across the 25,900–26,000 strikes, indicating strong support in this zone.
On the other hand, in-the-money call writers have unwound a significant portion of their positions, and overall call-side participation remains limited. This reflects a positive undertone and opens the possibility of further upside.
A sustained move above the 26,000 mark is likely to trigger short covering, with potential extension towards the 26,200–26,300 levels.
The broad-based put writing across multiple strikes suggests layered support ahead of the weekly expiry.
Max pain is positioned at the 26,000 strike.
The Put–Call Ratio has increased by 0.21 and now stands at 1.13.
Bank Nifty:
Fresh put writing has shifted toward the 58,500 strike, which now emerges as a strong support level for Bank Nifty.
From 58,500 to 59,000, put writers remain active, reflecting positive conviction for further upside.
Call writers have unwound their positions at the 58,500 strike, while fresh call writing is noted at 59,000. A sustained move above 59,000 could trigger short covering.
As per the option chain, the decisive zone for Bank Nifty lies between 58,500 and 59,300.
The Put–Call Ratio has risen by 0.21 to positioned at 1.18.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq slipping below a key technical level for the first time since late April.
Sector-specific indicator:
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company and a key driver of the AI rally, will report earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Its shares slipped 1.9% on Monday, weighing heavily on both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 557.24 points, or 1.18%, to 46,590.24. The S&P 500 slid 61.70 points, or 0.92%, to 6,672.41, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 192.51 points, or 0.84%, to 22,708.08.
Economic indicator:
The decline came as investors turned cautious ahead of quarterly earnings from major retailers and chip heavyweight Nvidia, as well as the long-pending U.S. jobs report due later this week. Fed officials speaking on Monday highlighted risks to the U.S. labour market.
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Published Date :
18 Nov 2025
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