Evening Market Recap — 21 Nov 2025

Market Closing

Domestic equity markets ended the day with losses amid weak global cues. The Sensex dropped approximately 300-400 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 26,100 mark.
The broader market rose in early trade but succumbed to pressure as the US job data and rate-cut prospects dampened investor appetite.

Sector Highlights

• Most major sectors were under selling pressure, including metals, PSU banks, and realty, each down over 1% intraday.
• Financials and energy also lagged amid cautious sentiment.
• The only relatively resilient sector was auto, showing modest gains, although overall breadth remained weak.

Top Gainers

• Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the few names in green, supported by buy-interest in autos.

Top Losers / Pressure Spots

• Tata Steel, ICICI Bank and HCL Technologies were among the biggest drags, down up to ~1.3% as per live trade data.
• Mid-cap and small-cap indices underperformed sharply, signalling selective buying only.

Expert Insight

Market analysts pointed to a combination of fading Fed rate-cut expectations, weak global leads and large debt/bond auctions at home as key reasons for today’s pull-back. The rise in the domestic volatility index (VIX) also reflected elevated caution among traders.

Key Takeaway

The market entered a cautious phase today; while the overall trend remains constructive, the short-term momentum has been interrupted. Investors should watch global macro data, flows from foreign institutions, and upcoming corporate earnings closely to gauge the next leg.
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