Nifty and Sensex Close in Green: Markets End on a Positive Note
Indian stock markets ended positively on November 17, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gaining 0.40% and 0.42% respectively. However, market breadth was slightly negative with 2,479 declining stocks versus 2,211 advancing. Tata Motors shares fell 7.2% on reduced JLR margin targets, while NBCC secured a ₹498.3 crore order and reported strong Q2 results. Kolte-Patil Developers saw an inter-se share transfer between promoters.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on November 17, 2025, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex registering gains.
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 26,012.90 | 102.85 | 0.40% |
| BSE Sensex | 84,913.96 | 351.18 | 0.42% |
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was slightly negative, with more stocks declining than advancing.
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,690 |
| Positive | 2,211 |
| Negative | 2,479 |
Buzzing Stocks
Tata Motors
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares fell 7.2% to a seven-month low of ₹363.
- The company reduced Jaguar Land Rover's fiscal 2026 margin target from 5-7% to 0-2% following cyberattack disruptions.
- JLR posted an EBITDA loss of £78 million in the September quarter with production losses of 20,000 units.
- Brokerages turned cautious with multiple downgrades citing structural headwinds.
NBCC (India) Ltd.
- Won a project management consultancy order worth ₹498.3 crore from Damodar Valley Corporation.
- Reported strong September quarter results:
- Net profit grew 26% to ₹153.5 crore
- Revenue increased 19% to ₹2,910.2 crore
- Announced a second interim dividend of ₹0.21 per share for FY26.
Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd.
- Mrs. Vandana Naresh Patil transferred 990,522 shares (1.12% of diluted share capital) to Mr. Harshavardhan Naresh Patil through an inter-se gift transaction.
- Mr. Harshavardhan's shareholding increased to 2.15% while Mrs. Vandana's holding decreased to 5% post-transaction.
Conclusion
The Indian markets closed on a positive note, with both Nifty and Sensex showing gains. However, the market breadth remained slightly negative. Key stocks like Tata Motors faced challenges, while others like NBCC reported positive developments. Investors should continue to monitor these trends and their potential impact on the market.
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