Daily Finance Pulse India - 20 November 2025
India's stock market is set to open on 2025-11-20 after a negative close and mild volatility. Major indices last closed lower, with growing scrutiny of RBI’s inflation models. Sentiment is neutral. Indian exchanges are open for trading.
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**India Indices: Sensex and Nifty 50 close lower on global cues**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · BSE Sensex closed at 84,673.02, down 277.93 points (–0.33%). Nifty 50 ended negative as global markets pressured equities. [AngelOne, 18 Nov 2025][2]
Impact: Indian equities face cautious sentiment ahead of market open.
2/10
**RBI’s Inflation Forecast Model Faces Criticism**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · Economists challenge the Reserve Bank of India’s repeated overestimation of inflation, urging improved transparency and methodology. [5paisa, 18 Nov 2025][1]
Impact: Calls for revised RBI policy could affect future rate decisions and market outlook.
3/10
**India VIX Drops, Signaling Calmer Trading**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · India VIX falls to 11.97 (-1.05%), suggesting reduced market volatility, with FII selling offset by strong DII inflows. [5paisa, 18 Nov 2025][1]
Impact: Lower volatility may support stability in Indian equities short-term.
4/10
**Global Reverse Stock Splits Surge, Small-Cap Stress Evident**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · 288 global reverse splits executed YTD vs 53 traditional splits, indicating financial stress among small-cap firms. Tech giants see strong valuations amid AI rally. [5paisa, 18 Nov 2025][1]
Impact: Small-cap weakness could influence global market liquidity and sentiment.
5/10
**US Markets: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq close mixed as tech stocks lag**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · US indices closed flat with tech sector underperforming. Market awaits Fed policy cues in December. [YouTube, 17 Nov 2025][3]
Impact: Muted US tech performance may weigh on global sentiment and Indian IT exporters.
6/10
**Gift Nifty edges up pre-market, signals modest opening**
Published 19 Nov 2025 · Gift Nifty up 4 points as Indian markets prepare for cautious open after prior losses. [AngelOne, 19 Nov 2025][2]
Impact: Flat Gift Nifty hints at range-bound session for Indian stocks.
7/10
**Forex: INR steadies against USD amid global market volatility**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · Indian Rupee shows resilience vs US Dollar despite ongoing global uncertainty. [AngelOne, 18 Nov 2025][2]
Impact: Stable INR supports importers and limits inflation risk.
8/10
**Commodity: Oil prices remain steady as supply fears ease**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · Crude oil prices hold near recent averages as Middle East supply concerns recede. [AngelOne, 18 Nov 2025][2]
Impact: Stable oil prices may help India’s current account and inflation outlook.
9/10
**Crypto: Bitcoin hovers above $37,000, market awaits regulatory developments**
Published 18 Nov 2025 · Bitcoin trades sideways, investors watch for SEC crypto ETF decisions. [AngelOne, 18 Nov 2025][2]
Impact: Crypto stability keeps risk appetite moderate among Indian retail investors.
10/10
**Corporate: Tech sector earnings mixed, AI-driven stocks outperform**
Published 17 Nov 2025 · India, US tech companies show divergent results, with AI-focused firms driving positive surprises. [YouTube, 17 Nov 2025][3]
Impact: AI sector strength may benefit Indian IT and software exporters.