Markets off to a choppy start:Sensex hovering around 84,800, Nifty at 25,900 in early trade, Realty, metal, and banking stocks lead the rally

On Tuesday, November 25, the second trading day of the week, the Sensex was trading at around 84,800, down 105 points, while the Nifty was down some 20 points to about 25,900 in the morning session. Currently, 18 of 30 Sensex stocks and 25 of 50 Nifty stocks are in the red. Realty, metal, and banking sectors are showing strong gains, whereas IT, FMCG, and media stocks are under pressure. Global Market Update Asian Markets: US Markets (Nov 24): Steady Inflows Support Markets, Though Rally Stays Narrow Commenting on the recent market movements, S. Ravi, former BSE chairman and founder of Ravi Rajan Co. LLP, said: “Market conditions are expected to remain stable this week, supported by value buying and steady DII inflows. Expectations of 15%+ earnings growth for FY27 and potential progress in India–US trade talks could further boost sentiment. “However, the rally remains narrow, led mainly by large caps, while mid- and small-cap stocks show signs of correction, highlighting weak market breadth. Global volatility in tech and AI stocks may also prompt FIIs to shift interest toward non-AI sectors in India.” “Beyond IT and Banking, long-term opportunities lie in Autos, Renewable Energy, and Pharma/Healthcare, backed by strong demand and policy support. Investors should prioritise high-quality large caps and fundamentally solid mid-caps—especially in IT firms benefiting from digital transformation, well-capitalized private banks, and select auto and healthcare stocks with improving earnings or recent brokerage upgrades.” What Defines a Flat Trading Session? Noting the market’s flat opening on Tuesday, Ravi adds: “A flat market, or trading flat, fundamentally refers to a market condition where prices of securities, or a market index, exhibit very little or no movement over a significant period. This means the market typically trades within a tight, narrow range without establishing a clear upward (bullish) or downward (bearish) trend. “A flat market is characterized by a lack of volatility, often due to low trading volume or a balance between buying and selling pressures, where price movements on some securities are offset by those on others within the index. “In the context of a broad market index being down by a marginal amount, such as 0.5% to 0.6%, it would generally be considered a flat or muted day rather than a clearly ‘down’ or trending market. “For a major index, a movement below 1% in either direction is often viewed as a relatively stable or flat performance for the day, signifying indecision or consolidation rather than a decisive move reflecting strong market sentiment. The focus is less on the small percentage change itself and more on the absence of a significant breakout from a defined trading range.” Domestic Investors Continue to Support the Market On November 24: For the month so far: This indicates strong support from domestic institutional investors. Sudeep Pharma IPO Subscribed 5x; Today is the Final Day Today, November 25, is the last day to apply for the Sudeep Pharma IPO, which opened on November 21. The issue has been subscribed 5.2 times in just two days. Market Slipped Over 300 Points on Monday On Monday, November 24—the first trading day of the week—the Sensex closed 331 points lower at 84,901, while the Nifty ended 109 points down at 25,960. Except for the IT sector, all major indices witnessed a decline. Nifty Realty dropped 2.05%, Nifty Metal fell 1.23%, and Nifty Consumer Durables declined 1.15%. Market Status on 24 November 2025 Sensex: 84,900, down 331 points (0.39%) Nifty: 25,960, down 109 points (0.42%)