Inventory markets halt 6-day rally; Nifty ends under 26,000-mark on revenue taking

Snapping the six-day successful streak, benchmark Sensex dropped by almost 278 factors, and the Nifty closed under the 26,000-mark on account of profit-taking in IT, metallic and capital items shares amid a weak pattern in international markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 277.93 factors or 0.33% to settle at 84,673.02. Throughout the day, it dropped 392.59 factors or 0.46% to 84,558.36.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 103.40 factors or 0.40% to 25,910.05.

Amongst Sensex companies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Everlasting, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever and Bharat Electronics had been the key laggards.

Nevertheless, Bharti Airtel, Axis Financial institution, Asian Paints and Titan had been among the many gainers.

“The home fairness market edged decrease as traders booked earnings after the latest rebound, mirroring weak international sentiment. Expectations of a U.S. Fed charge reduce in December have diminished, weighing on sentiment, with IT, metallic, and realty shares declining amid a stronger greenback,” Vinod Nair, Head of Analysis, Geojit Investments Restricted, stated.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Grasp Seng index settled sharply decrease.

European markets had been buying and selling within the pink. U.S. markets resulted in unfavorable territory on Monday (November 17, 2025).

Commerce and Business Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (November 18) stated “you will hear a good news” on the proposed trade pact between India and the U.S. as soon as the deal is truthful, equitable and balanced.

Overseas Institutional Traders (FIIs) purchased equities value ₹442.17 crore on Monday (November 17), in response to change information. Home Institutional Traders (DIIs) additionally purchased shares value ₹1,465.86 crore within the earlier commerce.

Brent crude, the worldwide oil benchmark, dipped 0.40% to $63.94 per barrel.

Rallying for the sixth consecutive day on Monday (November 17), the Sensex climbed 388.17 factors or 0.46% to shut at 84,950.95. The Nifty edged larger by 103.40 factors or 0.40% to settle at 26,013.45.