Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 401 pts; Nifty at 26,068; metal, realty, PSU Bank shares fall
Stock Market Close Highlights, Friday, November 21, 2025: Among the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices closed lower by 1.13 per cent and 1.22 per cent respectively
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Stock Market Close, November 21, 2025: Sensex slips 401 pts; Nifty at 26,068 | Image: Bloomberg
Stock Market Close Highlights, November 21, 2025: Indian equities ended lower on Friday, with market breadth in favour of the bears amid weak global cues.
At the close, the BSE Sensex slipped 400.76 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 85,231.92, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 124 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 26,068.15.
On the BSE, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors PV, M&M and Asian Paints were among the top gainers, whereas Tata Steel, HCLTech, Bajaj twins and Eternal featured among the leading losers.
Sectorally, Nifty Metal was the worst performer, dropping 2.34 per cent, followed by Nifty PSU Bank (down 1.43 per cent) and Nifty Realty (down 1.86 per cent). In contrast, Nifty FMCG was the only index to end in the green, inching up 0.14 per cent.
In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices also came under pressure, closing lower by 1.13 per cent and 1.22 per cent, respectively.
3:50 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view
View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money
The Nifty ended the session with a mild pullback, forming a small-bodied bearish candle just below the 26,100 mark. While this signals some hesitation after a strong rally, it does not suggest an immediate reversal. The index continues to respect the rising trend line that has supported the uptrend since September, reinforcing the overall bullish structure.
Intraday movement remained contained, oscillating between 26,000 and 26,100. Despite attempts by sellers to push the index lower, the lack of follow-through indicates that any dips are being quickly absorbed, suggesting sustained buying interest. The key demand zone remains between 26,000 and 25,900, which continues to provide solid support. A decisive close above 26,200 remains the crucial trigger for the next leg of the uptrend, potentially unlocking targets of 26,277 and 26,300.
View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money
3:39 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fundamental view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fundamental view
Indian markets turned volatile and settled lower, reflecting the broader decline seen across Asian equities after better-than-expected US non-farm payroll data dampened the expectation of a December rate cut. Profit-booking after a brief two-day uptrend added to the cautious tone, pulling all key indices into the red, with mid- and small-caps facing sharper corrections. Market sentiment was further undermined by a soft manufacturing PMI reading, a weakening INR, and growing worries over potential delays in India–US trade discussions.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited
Indian markets turned volatile and settled lower, reflecting the broader decline seen across Asian equities after better-than-expected US non-farm payroll data dampened the expectation of a December rate cut. Profit-booking after a brief two-day uptrend added to the cautious tone, pulling all key indices into the red, with mid- and small-caps facing sharper corrections. Market sentiment was further undermined by a soft manufacturing PMI reading, a weakening INR, and growing worries over potential delays in India–US trade discussions.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited
3:34 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector Check
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector Check
-- Barring Nifty FMCG, all sectors end in red.
-- Nifty Metal was top loser, down 2.34 per cent
-- Barring Nifty FMCG, all sectors end in red.
-- Nifty Metal was top loser, down 2.34 per cent
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets slip in trade
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets slip
---- Nifty SmallCap 100 index fell 1.22 per cent
-- Nifty MidCap 100 index fell 1.13 per cent
---- Nifty SmallCap 100 index fell 1.22 per cent
-- Nifty MidCap 100 index fell 1.13 per cent
3:32 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Index heatmap
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Index heatmap
-- Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors PV, and M&M were top gainers on 30-share BSE Sensex
-- Tata Steel, HCLTech and Bajaj Finance were the top drags.
-- Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors PV, and M&M were top gainers on 30-share BSE Sensex
-- Tata Steel, HCLTech and Bajaj Finance were the top drags.
3:32 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends 401 pts lower
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends lower
-- Sensex ends at 85,231.92, down 400.76 points or 0.47 per cent
-- Sensex ends at 85,231.92, down 400.76 points or 0.47 per cent
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3:31 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty ends lower at 26,068
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty ends lower
-- Nifty ends at 26,068.15, down 124 points or 0.47 per cent
-- Nifty ends at 26,068.15, down 124 points or 0.47 per cent
3:16 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why did Rupee hit record low today?
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian rupee is trading at its record low level on Friday. In the last 30 minutes, the Indian rupee has dropped over 80 paise vs US dollar, hitting an all-time low of 89.52/$.
3. Delay in trade deal on account of weak trade negotiations by the Government
According to Anil Kumar Bhansali, head of treasury and executive director at Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, rupee has fallen to record lows due to --
1. Sanctions by US on Indian firm dealing with Iran.
2. Record lows due Trade deficit.
3. Delay in trade deal on account of weak trade negotiations by the Government
3:09 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee hits record low
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian rupee has been witnessing a sharp depreciation versus US dollar in the late noon deals with the Rupee hitting a record low.
Rupee hit an all-time low of 89.52 per US dollar, falling over 80 paise.
Rupee hit an all-time low of 89.52 per US dollar, falling over 80 paise.
2:58 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sudeep Pharma IPO sails through on Day 1
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sudeep Pharma IPO managed to get fully subscribed on the Day 1 of the offer.
The subscription status of Sudeep Pharma IPO, which opened on November 21, shows that the issue has been subscribed 100 per cent as of 2:55 PM, led by non-institutional investors.
The NII portion has been subscribed 1.9x, followed by Retail investors' portion at 1.14x. QIBs and Employee portion is yet to get bids.
The subscription status of Sudeep Pharma IPO, which opened on November 21, shows that the issue has been subscribed 100 per cent as of 2:55 PM, led by non-institutional investors.
The NII portion has been subscribed 1.9x, followed by Retail investors' portion at 1.14x. QIBs and Employee portion is yet to get bids.
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First Published: Nov 21 2025 | 7:52 AM IST