Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red Amid Mixed Corporate News
Indian stock markets ended negative on November 4, with Nifty 50 down 0.68% at 25,587.80 and Sensex shedding 0.63% to close at 83,451.54. Market breadth was bearish with 2,763 declining stocks out of 4,536 traded. Notable corporate announcements came from Tata Consumer Products, Titan Company, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel, Adani Enterprises, and HPCL, showcasing growth plans and positive quarterly results across various sectors.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets closed in negative territory on November 4, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering losses. The Nifty 50 ended the day at 25,587.80, down 0.68% or 175.55 points from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex closed at 83,451.54, shedding 0.63% or 526.95 points.
Market Breadth
The overall market sentiment leaned towards the bearish side, as reflected in the market breadth:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,536 |
| Positive | 1,773 |
| Negative | 2,763 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several companies made headlines with their corporate announcements and quarterly results:
Tata Consumer Products
- Outlined growth expectations for various business segments
- Targets 30% portfolio growth and mid-single-digit volume growth in tea business
- Aims for 15% EBITDA margin by Q4
- Announced senior management changes effective November and December 2025
Titan Company
- Reported a 59% year-on-year increase in Q2 consolidated net profit to Rs 1,120 crore
- Sales grew 22% to Rs 16,461 crore
- Jewellery division generated total income of Rs 14,092 crore, up 21% year-on-year
Mahindra & Mahindra
- Confirmed no risk from rare earth shortage for the current fiscal year
- Revised full-year tractor growth guidance upward to low double digits
Maruti Suzuki
- Chairman forecasts 10% growth in small car sales for H2 FY25
- Expects margins to stabilize around 10.5%
- Reaffirmed target to achieve 50% market share in Indian passenger vehicle market by FY31
Bharti Airtel
- Shares reached an all-time high of Rs 2,135.60
- Reported better-than-expected Q2 performance with 5.4% rise in consolidated revenue
- ARPU reached Rs 256 with 1.4 million net subscriber additions
Adani Enterprises
- Announced H1 FY26 results with consolidated revenue of Rs 44,281 crore
- Board approved a partly paid-up Rights Issue of Rs 25,000 crore
- Expects EBITDA generation from three major assets beginning in Q4 FY26
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)
- Declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for FY 2025-26
Conclusion
Despite the negative closing, the day saw significant corporate announcements and results from major companies across various sectors. The market breadth indicated a bearish sentiment, with more stocks declining than advancing. Investors will likely keep a close eye on these developments and their potential impact on market trends in the coming days.
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