Indian benchmark indices closed with modest gains on November 27, 2025, with the Sensex up 110.87 points (0.13%) at 85,720.38 and the Nifty up 10.25 points (0.04%) at 26,215.55, marking a continuation of positive momentum after breaking a seven-day losing streak.
The Nifty remained positioned just 72 points away from its all-time high, with the all-time high target zone identified at 26,277–26,350, signaling strong near-term upside potential and suggesting the record high appears as a formality in the coming sessions.
Retail investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic as multiple sector indices achieved fresh record highs, including Nifty Bank, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Infra, demonstrating strength across select pockets despite mixed overall performance.
Volatility characterized the trading session with range-bound movement, though late buying in select sectors helped lift indices into positive territory; broader market indices outperformed with the BSE Midcap ending flat and the Smallcap index falling 0.4%.
Market optimism was supported by expectations of a 25-basis point rate cut from the Reserve Bank of India in December amid moderating inflation, a decline in crude oil prices easing inflationary concerns, and increasing optimism surrounding a potential Russia-Ukraine truce enhancing risk appetite.
Key Indices
NIFTY 50
26,216
0.04%
SENSEX
85,720.38
0.13%
Momentum Snapshot
Index
Price
1D
1M
1Y
Sensex
85,720.38
0.13%
1.29%
8.45%
Nifty Midcap 100
61,113
0.08%
2.23%
8.60%
Nifty 50
26,216
0.04%
0.96%
7.99%
Nifty Next 50
69,070
-0.17%
-0.78%
-1.59%
Nifty Smallcap 250
16,770
-0.36%
-3.23%
-4.46%
Sector Highlights
Media
+0.84%
The media sector rose 0.84% on strong investor sentiment driven by broad market optimism and positive global cues, with sectoral indices benefiting from the overall rally in equities as expectations of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and RBI supported risk appetite.
Bank
+0.35%
The banking sector gained 0.35%, supported by the Nifty Bank index hitting a fresh record high, underpinned by robust earnings outlook, improved Q3 demand patterns, and expectations of rate cuts that could boost credit growth and reduce borrowing costs.
IT
+0.22%
The IT sector edged up 0.22%, tracking global technology strength and positive sentiment from Wall Street, as anticipation of a December rate cut by the US Federal Reserve improved outlook for export-oriented sectors.
PSU Bank
-0.58%
PSU banks declined 0.58%, underperforming private banks due to persistent concerns over asset quality and slower progress on government recapitalization plans, despite the broader banking rally.
Realty
-0.72%
The realty sector fell 0.72%, reversing earlier gains as profit booking emerged after a recent run-up, with some caution ahead of upcoming policy decisions and amid mixed signals on housing demand despite falling crude oil prices and positive global sentiment.
Sector Scoreboard
Sector
1D
1W
1Y
3Y
Media
+0.84%
-2.05%
-25.48%
-31.02%
Bank
+0.35%
+0.53%
+14.06%
+38.49%
IT
+0.22%
+0.86%
-15.25%
+23.17%
PSU Bank
-0.58%
-0.29%
+25.95%
+111.22%
Realty
-0.72%
-1.36%
-11.44%
+104.87%
Stock Spotlight Of The Day
Axis Bank
Market Cap
3,99,201 Cr
Current Price
₹1,286
Stock P/E
15.4
Dividend Yield
0.08%
ROCE
7.11%
ROE
16.3%
Shareholding Changes (Impact Factors)
FIIs
QoQ
-1.92%
YoY
-9.89%
Mild foreign selling
DIIs
QoQ
1.65%
YoY
9.66%
Healthy domestic inflow
Promoters
QoQ
-0.01%
YoY
-0.13%
Minor reduction
Quarterly Summary (Absolute)
Revenue
QoQ
Flat trend
-0.12%
YoY
Slight growth
2.24%
Expenses
QoQ
Slight uptick
2.28%
YoY
Costs rising
15.23%
Net Profit
QoQ
Under pressure
-11.34%
YoY
Collapsed
-25.13%
Profit & Loss (Compounded)
Sales Growth
10 Years
14%
5 Years
15%
3 Years
23%
TTM
6%
Profit Growth
10 Years
14%
5 Years
72%
3 Years
26%
TTM
-7%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years
11%
5 Years
16%
3 Years
13%
1 Year
12%
Return on Equity
10 Years
11%
5 Years
13%
3 Years
15%
Last Year
16%
Fundamentals Corner
The company has a strong long-term track record of sales growth and consistently improving return on equity, but is currently facing a sharp deceleration.
Recent quarterly results show flat revenues and surging expenses have caused a significant drop in profits, which is now reflected in the stock's modest valuation.
News TidBits
Axis Bank shares surged to a new record high, driven by strong investor confidence in the private banking sector.
The bank's market capitalization crossed the significant milestone of ₹4 lakh crore for the first time, reflecting its growing scale and market position.
This rally was part of a broader trend where the Nifty Bank index also hit an all-time high, fueled by robust institutional buying.
Market sentiment is further supported by positive brokerage outlooks, which cite expectations of strong loan growth and stable asset quality for the lender.
The stock's performance highlights the current market theme of sector rotation into financials, making it a key beneficiary of the bullish sentiment.
Stacks on Stacks: Tip Time 🤑
Do not mistake a rising index for a rising tide that lifts all boats; a narrow rally, where many stocks lag the Nifty's peak, requires you to investigate individual company health, not just ride the wave.
Inside The Fund
ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund
Fund Size: ₹ 6715.37 Cr
NAV: ₹ 38.98 (as on 26th November, 2025)
1 Year
8.43%
Category: 6.26%
2 Year
23.03%
Category: 19.41%
3 Year
26.09%
Category: 19.95%
5 Year
28.27%
Category: 21.47%
Stocks Added
Stock
Sector
1M Change
SKF India (Industrial) Ltd.
Auto components & equipments
0.56%
TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd.
Commercial vehicles
0.09%
Engineers India Ltd.
Civil construction
0.02%
Stocks Removed
Stock
Sector
1M Change
Bond - T-Bill
Other
-0.03%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
Holding %
1M Change
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
5.18%
0.01%
Ultratech Cement Ltd.
4.69%
-0.19%
Cummins India Ltd.
3.99%
0.07%
J S W Steel Ltd.
3.58%
0.13%
Ambuja Cements Ltd.
3.23%
-0.08%
Siemens Energy India Ltd.
2.86%
0.07%
Bharat Forge Ltd.
2.79%
0.19%
Vedanta Ltd.
2.77%
0.11%
Jindal Stainless Ltd.
2.56%
0.01%
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
2.23%
0.02%
The Common Ground
Shows the commonly added & removed stocks by mutual funds last month
Top Added (4)
LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
7 funds
SBI Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.03%
Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct - Growth
0.29%
ICICI Prudential Flexicap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.34%
DSP Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.02%
Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.21%
PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.82%
HSBC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
1.06%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
2 funds
ICICI Prudential Flexicap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.64%
Quant Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
1.95%
Tata Capital Ltd.
2 funds
Axis Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.37%
PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.42%
Pidilite Industries Ltd.
2 funds
Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.63%
Tata Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
1.08%
Top Removed (3)
Coal India Ltd.
2 funds
Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-1.10%
Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.53%
HDB Financial Services Ltd.
2 funds
Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.18%
HSBC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.43%
Trent Limited
2 funds
PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.63%
HSBC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.40%
Top News Developments
Nifty Hits Record High, But Rally Shows Cracks
The Nifty 50's new record of 26,216 was powered by strong FII and DII inflows totaling over ₹11,000 crore, signaling renewed confidence ahead of expected US Fed rate cuts.
Financials were the clear leaders, with Nifty Bank, Private Bank, and Financial Services indices all hitting fresh highs, confirming a strong sectoral rotation.
However, investors should note the rally is narrow, as nearly half of Nifty50 stocks are still trading below their previous peaks, indicating underlying weakness away from the headline large-caps.
The divergence is clear as small and mid-cap indices have underperformed, with over 1,000 small-cap stocks correcting more than 20%, cautioning against assuming a broad-based bull run.
Government Ignites Critical Minerals Sector with ₹7,280 Crore Scheme
The Cabinet's approval of a production-linked incentive scheme for rare earth magnets is a strategic move to build self-reliance and reduce dependency on China for critical materials.
This policy directly benefits companies in the mining and mineral processing sector, as seen by the immediate surge in shares of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC).
For investors, this opens a long-term thematic opportunity in companies aligned with India's push for domestic manufacturing in high-tech and strategic industries.
The scheme could also boost downstream industries like electric vehicles and electronics that rely on these critical components, creating a wider ecosystem impact.
Private Credit Market Deepens with Motilal Oswal's ₹3,000 Crore Fund
Motilal Oswal's new fund highlights a major shift where private credit is filling the lending gap left by traditional banks, especially for mid-sized companies and MSMEs.
This infusion of capital is bullish for the mid-cap and small-cap universe, as it provides an alternative source of funding for growth and expansion.
For retail investors, the growth of such funds is an indirect positive, strengthening the financial health and growth prospects of the smaller companies in their portfolios.
This trend is supported by a favorable regulatory environment from SEBI and growing investor appetite for high-yield alternative investment funds (AIFs) in the current market.
FII / DII Snapshot
Yesterday
FII Net: ₹4778.03 cr
DII Net: ₹6247.93 cr
October 2025
FII Net: ₹-2346.89 cr
DII Net: ₹52794.02 cr
Daily Flows
Date
FII Net
DII Net
26-Nov-2025
₹4778.03 cr
₹6247.93 cr
25-Nov-2025
₹785.32 cr
₹3912.47 cr
24-Nov-2025
₹-4171.75 cr
₹4512.87 cr
21-Nov-2025
₹-1766.05 cr
₹3161.61 cr
20-Nov-2025
₹283.65 cr
₹824.46 cr
Monthly Flows
Month
FII Net
DII Net
October 2025
₹-2346.89 cr
₹52794.02 cr
September 2025
₹-35301.36 cr
₹65343.59 cr
August 2025
₹-46902.92 cr
₹94828.55 cr
July 2025
₹-47666.68 cr
₹60939.16 cr
June 2025
₹7488.98 cr
₹72673.91 cr
May 2025
₹11773.25 cr
₹67642.34 cr
• Strong institutional participation propelled the market to new highs, with Foreign and Domestic Institutional Investors collectively net buying over ₹11,000 crore on the previous trading day.
• This powerful buying activity, especially from DIIs who have been consistently supporting the market, signals robust domestic confidence in India's growth story.
• While recent FII buying is a positive sign, their overall holdings in India remain at a 15-year low, suggesting that a sustained improvement in sentiment could trigger significant further inflows into the market.
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US equity futures traded higher during Asian trading hours on November 27, with S&P 500 futures up 0.044%, suggesting positive momentum from Western markets supporting Indian market sentiment.
European index futures also traded higher during the Asian session, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.05%, indicating broad-based strength across global developed markets that could support continued inflows into Indian equities.
Global market sentiment remained buoyant on expectations of continued monetary policy accommodations and easing global trade tensions, with increasing optimism surrounding potential Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations enhancing overall risk appetite for emerging markets including India.
The dovish stance from central banks globally, coupled with moderating inflation in major economies, created a favorable environment for emerging market investments, supporting capital flows into Indian equities.
US Federal Reserve policy expectations continued to influence market sentiment, with investors maintaining optimism for monetary accommodation that could support global liquidity and emerging market performance through year-end.
Emerging Opportunities
Financial Services sector emerging as a prime opportunity with Nifty Financial Services hitting fresh record highs and major gainers including Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, and Shriram Finance, positioning the sector for sustained growth amid expectations of rate cuts and improving credit cycles.
Banking sector demonstrating exceptional strength with both Nifty Bank and Nifty Private Bank achieving record highs, suggesting robust asset quality and profitability prospects as interest rate environment becomes more favorable with anticipated RBI rate cuts in December.
Infrastructure sector momentum building with Nifty Infra reaching fresh record highs, signaling renewed investor confidence in capital expenditure-driven growth and potential government infrastructure spending initiatives heading into the new fiscal year.
Automobile sector posting decent gains with Nifty Auto hitting record highs, indicating recovery in demand and positive momentum despite some individual stock volatility, presenting opportunities as economic growth accelerates and consumer spending strengthens.
Media and IT sectors showing resilience and gains, with IT stocks benefiting from global technology spending and rupee strength, while media benefits from advertising recovery, offering contrarian opportunities amid broader market volatility and potential sectoral rotation.
Policy & Regulations
The Union Cabinet approved a significant ₹7,280 crore incentive scheme for rare earth magnet production, a strategic move to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce supply chain dependency on China.
In an effort to expand the talent pool, SEBI has relaxed the eligibility criteria for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts, now allowing graduates from any discipline with the required NISM certification to qualify.
The RBI has granted the final Payment Aggregator license to Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, resolving a key regulatory uncertainty and providing a positive long-term catalyst for its business.
Additionally, the government and RBI are reportedly considering easing rules on currency derivatives for retail participants, aiming to revive domestic trading volumes that had previously shifted offshore.
Crypto Buzz
Name
Price
Market Cap
24h Change
ATH Change
Bitcoin (BTC)
$91466
$1.82T
5.28%
-27.42%
Ethereum (ETH)
$3028.72
$365.51B
4.08%
-38.72%
Tether (USDT)
$0.999987
$184.56B
0.02%
-24.42%
XRP (XRP)
$2.19
$132.00B
0.79%
-39.97%
BNB (BNB)
$891.44
$122.78B
4.02%
-34.87%
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant surge in buying interest, with Bitcoin successfully reclaiming the key psychological level of $91,000.
This bullish momentum extended to other major tokens, as Ethereum also rallied strongly to trade above the $3,000 mark.
The rally appears to be driven by renewed institutional interest and positive global sentiment, reflecting broader market expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
Inside The Fund
Stocks Removed 
