Daily Finance Pulse India - 25 November 2025
Indian markets closed lower on 25 November 2025, with the Sensex and Nifty ending in the red amid mixed global cues and sectoral divergence. Exchanges were open for trading. Sentiment is neutral.
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Sensex and Nifty End Lower: Market Consolidates After Recent Rally
On 25 November 2025, the Sensex closed at 84,587.01, down 0.37%, while the Nifty 50 ended at 25,884.80, down 0.29%. The indices faced resistance near recent highs and saw a last-hour sell-off, with sectoral breadth evenly balanced. Source: Moneycontrol, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Market consolidation suggests caution ahead of fresh triggers.
2/10
Midcaps Outperform Largecaps: Resilience Amid Earnings Slowdown
Midcap and smallcap indices showed resilience on 25 November 2025, with the Midcap 100 up 0.36% and the Smallcap 100 gaining 0.19%. This follows a slowdown in Nifty 50 profit growth, which rose just 1.2% in Q2, its weakest in 12 quarters. Source: Business Standard, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Midcaps remain attractive as largecap earnings growth slows.
3/10
Sectoral Divergence: Realty and PSU Banks Lead Gainers
On 25 November 2025, Nifty Realty and PSU Banks were top sectoral gainers, rising 1.62% and 1.44% respectively. Media and IT were the worst performers, down 0.6-0.9%. Source: Moneycontrol, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Sector rotation signals selective opportunities in realty and PSU banks.
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FPI Selling Intensifies: Rs 4,171 Crore Offloaded on 24 November
Foreign portfolio investors offloaded shares worth Rs 4,171 crore on 24 November 2025, while domestic institutional investors bought Rs 4,513 crore. This selling pressure contributed to the market's inability to break resistance. Source: Times of India, 25 November 2025.
Impact: FPI outflows may cap near-term upside in largecaps.
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US Markets Rally on Rate Cut Hopes: Global Spillover
On 24 November 2025, US markets rallied as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 1.55% and 2.69% respectively, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut in December. This buoyed Asian markets, including India, at the open. Source: Business Standard, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Global rate cut hopes provide a supportive backdrop for Indian equities.
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Top Stock Movers: BEL, Hindalco Up; Adani, Tata Motors Down
On 25 November 2025, Bharat Electronics (BEL) and Hindalco Industries were among the top gainers, rising 1.58% and 1.44% respectively. Adani Enterprises and Tata Motors PV were the top losers, down 2.91% and 1.59%. Source: 5paisa, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Stock-specific moves highlight sectoral and company-level dynamics.
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Technical View: Nifty Faces Resistance, Support at 25,800
On 25 November 2025, technical analysts noted that Nifty struggled to break above 26,025–26,035 and found support at 25,800–25,850. A sustained move below 25,800 could trigger further selling. Source: Moneycontrol, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Key technical levels will guide near-term trading decisions.
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Commodity Update: Crude Oil Prices Edge Higher
On 25 November 2025, global crude oil prices rose 0.8% amid supply concerns and strong demand from Asia. Brent crude settled at $82.50 per barrel. Source: Reuters, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Higher oil prices may pressure Indian importers and inflation.
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Forex Update: Rupee Steady Against Dollar
On 25 November 2025, the Indian rupee traded flat at 83.15 per US dollar, supported by stable inflows and muted global risk sentiment. Source: Bloomberg, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Stable forex helps contain import costs and inflation.
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Crypto Update: Bitcoin Holds Above $60,000
On 25 November 2025, Bitcoin traded at $60,200, up 1.2% on the day, as institutional interest remained strong. Source: CNBC, 25 November 2025.
Impact: Crypto stability supports risk appetite in broader markets.