Nifty and Sensex Close in Red: Market Wrap for November 18, 2025
Indian stock markets ended negative on Tuesday, with Nifty 50 down 0.40% at 25,910.05 and BSE Sensex falling 0.33% to 84,673.02. Market breadth was bearish, with 2,945 stocks declining out of 4,600 traded. Notable developments included Tata Steel's block trade, Hero FinCorp's IPO plans, and Tata Power's solar project commissioning. Despite the overall downturn, several companies like Max Healthcare and CONCOR announced expansion plans.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session on a negative note, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ending in the red.
Key Market Indicators
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,910.05 | -103.40 | -0.40% |
| BSE Sensex | 84,673.02 | -277.93 | -0.33% |
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,910.05, down 103.40 points or 0.40% from the previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 84,673.02, declining by 277.93 points or 0.33%.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was negative, indicating a bearish sentiment:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,600 |
| Positive | 1,655 |
| Negative | 2,945 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Tata Steel: A significant block trade of 3,003,705 shares was executed at Rs. 171.27 per share, totaling Rs. 51.44 crores.
Hero MotoCorp: The company's subsidiary, Hero FinCorp Limited, filed an addendum to its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI, updating financial statements and detailing its IPO plans.
Jubilant FoodWorks: The company responded to BSE's inquiry about increased trading volume, attributing it to market conditions.
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR): Unveiled new tank containers for bulk cement transportation, potentially enhancing its logistics capabilities in the cement sector.
Max Healthcare Institute: Executed a block trade worth Rs. 92.97 crores and announced plans to add over 8,300 hospital beds to its network.
Tata Power: Its subsidiary successfully commissioned a 450 MWp solar power project for NHPC in Rajasthan.
PG Electroplast: Reported Q2FY26 consolidated revenue of Rs 655 crores, down 2% year-on-year, but maintained its FY26 guidance.
Time Technoplast: Maintained its volume growth forecast at 15% and expects revenue growth of 11-12%.
Conclusion
The Indian markets closed lower on November 18, 2025, with negative market breadth. Key stocks across various sectors, including steel, healthcare, and renewable energy, saw significant developments that could impact their future performance.
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