Market Ends the Week on a Firm Note

25 Nov 2025 , 11:02 AM

FIIs sold equities worth INR 188.33 crore. The India VIX rose to 13.93, moving above the recent high of 12.56 and indicating an increase in volatility. Indian indices ended the week on a positive note, supported by gains in Auto, IT and Banking, while FMCG underperformed. However, midcaps dipped and smallcaps came under sharper pressure amid selective buying. Globally, markets remained volatile as bubble concerns over AI valuations continued. Crypto assets witnessed a sharp fall while Gold decoupled and offered stability.

 

BSE SENSEX 30 INDEX – Closes Positive While Volatility Increases

Weekly Performance: 0.79%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	85347.4	85609.4	85187.8	85231.9
20 Nov, 2025	85470.9	85801.7	85201.2	85632.7
19 Nov, 2025	84643.8	85236.8	84526.0	85186.5
18 Nov, 2025	85042.4	85042.4	84558.4	84673.0
17 Nov, 2025	84700.5	84988.1	84581.1	84951.0
14 Nov, 2025	84060.1	84697.9	84029.3	84562.8

Source: BSE

The BSE Sensex ended the week with gains despite global volatility and a rising VIX. Sector rotation was evident as stocks in select sectors like IT and Auto witnessed gains. A depreciating INR, weakness in FII flows and rich valuations in certain pockets continue to be headwinds. The index hit a high of 85801.7 and a low of 84029.3 during the week. It closed at 85231.9 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly gain of 669.1 pts.

 

NIFTY 50 INDEX – A Positive Week On Broad Based Gains

Weekly Performance: 0.61%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	26109.5	26179.2	26052.2	26068.2
20 Nov, 2025	26132.1	26246.7	26063.2	26192.2
19 Nov, 2025	25918.1	26074.7	25856.2	26052.7
18 Nov, 2025	26021.8	26029.8	25876.5	25910.0
17 Nov, 2025	25948.2	26024.2	25906.3	26013.5
14 Nov, 2025	25767.9	25940.2	25740.8	25910.0

Source: NSE

The NIFTY 50 ended the week with gains of 0.61% and extended its gains from the previous week. The optimism was led by IT, Financials and Auto stocks as the index approached its previous peak levels. Healthy corporate earnings and a revival in tech sentiment towards the end of the week were among the key drivers. The index hit a high of 26246.6 and a low of 25740.8 during the week. It closed at 26068.2 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly gain of 158.1 pts.

 

NIFTY MIDCAP 100 INDEX – Extended Underperformance

Weekly Performance: -0.76%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	60911.3	60918.1	60222.2	60276.3
20 Nov, 2025	61172.7	61205.0	60893.4	60963.6
19 Nov, 2025	60834.6	61044.2	60645.4	60949.1
18 Nov, 2025	61217.9	61220.2	60767.3	60822.0
17 Nov, 2025	60970.1	61211.1	60865.8	61180.5
14 Nov, 2025	60708.8	60973.3	60489.1	60739.2

Source: NSE

The Nifty Midcap 100 fell 0.76% last week and continued to underperform the large caps. The index hit a high of 61220.2 and a low of 60222.2 during the week. It closed at 60276.3 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly loss of -462.9 pts.

 

NIFTY SMALLCAP 100 INDEX – Small Caps Slip in a Cautious Week

Weekly Performance: -2.22%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	18043.9	18045.5	17835.2	17847.5
20 Nov, 2025	18146.5	18176.5	18059.3	18067.2
19 Nov, 2025	18159.2	18163.3	18052.2	18076.0
18 Nov, 2025	18381.5	18381.5	18133.0	18154.8
17 Nov, 2025	18309.0	18382.5	18304.4	18347.6
14 Nov, 2025	18154.3	18286.8	18148.0	18252.5

Source: NSE

The NIFTY Smallcap 100 slipped sharply (by 2.22%) last week. This takes the underperformance of small caps vs large caps to the third consecutive week. Selective buying and valuation concerns kept smallcaps under pressure. The index hit a high of 18382.6 and a low of 17835.2 during the week. It closed at 17847.5 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly loss of -405.0 pts.

 

NIFTY BANK INDEX – Continues Its Strong Performance

Weekly Performance: 0.6%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	59116.7	59232.1	58823.6	58867.7
20 Nov, 2025	59308.2	59440.1	59125.2	59347.7
19 Nov, 2025	58908.1	59264.2	58688.6	59216.1
18 Nov, 2025	58990.5	59103.6	58798.9	58899.2
17 Nov, 2025	58696.3	59001.6	58605.3	58962.7
14 Nov, 2025	58050.0	58590.1	58050.0	58517.6

Source: NSE

The NIFTY Bank Index inched up about 0.60% last week and stayed close to its record high. The index hit a high of 59440.1 and a low of 58050.0 during the week. It closed at 58867.7 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly gain of 350.1 pts.

 

NIFTY IT INDEX – The Rebound Continues

Weekly Performance: 1.61%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	36930.2	37096.2	36761.6	36885.4
20 Nov, 2025	37228.1	37278.8	36964.4	37043.3
19 Nov, 2025	36062.2	37116.5	36024.4	37044.6
18 Nov, 2025	36294.7	36312.9	35914.4	35975.2
17 Nov, 2025	36285.2	36406.4	36138.2	36375.2
14 Nov, 2025	36392.1	36503.0	35957.3	36301.2

Source: NSE

The NIFTY IT continued its rebound as it closed 1.6% up after a strong 3.4% rally in the prior week. The gains happened despite a volatile week for tech stocks as concerns over bubble valuations in AI continue. The index hit a high of 37278.8 and a low of 35914.4 during the week. It closed at 36885.4 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly gain of 584.1 pts.

 

NIFTY OIL & GAS INDEX – Oil Stocks Ease on Softer Crude Prices

Weekly Performance: -0.38%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	12167.1	12228.9	12123.4	12144.0
20 Nov, 2025	12186.4	12244.1	12155.2	12208.2
19 Nov, 2025	12179.0	12196.5	12123.9	12141.6
18 Nov, 2025	12255.0	12255.6	12155.7	12184.7
17 Nov, 2025	12206.2	12296.5	12196.8	12235.9
14 Nov, 2025	12155.8	12264.0	12142.3	12190.1

Source: NSE

The NIFTY Oil & Gas Index dipped 0.38% last week on optimism around Russia Ukraine peace talks and resumption of supplies from Russia’s Novorossiysk port. The index hit a high of 12296.5 and a low of 12123.4 during the week.

 

NIFTY FMCG INDEX – Valuations Concerns Keep Performance In Check

Weekly Performance: -0.1%

date	open	high	low	close
21 Nov, 2025	55394.9	55605.1	55240.6	55504.7
20 Nov, 2025	55460.6	55863.2	55362.4	55426.7
19 Nov, 2025	55349.0	55469.1	55260.6	55380.8
18 Nov, 2025	55652.4	55739.6	55185.1	55363.4
17 Nov, 2025	55769.8	55897.6	55534.4	55677.1
14 Nov, 2025	55153.6	55621.2	54914.6	55560.8

Source: NSE

The NIFTY FMCG Index slipped 0.1% last week and underperformed the broader indices significantly. Despite stable demand, valuation concerns are keeping stock prices in check. The index hit a high of 55897.6 and a low of 54914.6 during the week. It closed at 55504.7 on 21 Nov, recording a weekly loss of -56.1 pts.