In early trading, SGX Nifty November 2025 futures exhibited a decline of 38.00 points, equivalent to a 0.15% decrease, indicating a subdued opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 11 November 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 803.22 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerged as net buyers, acquiring shares valued at Rs 2,188.47 crore in the Indian equity market.
Global Markets:
Asian markets experienced an upward trend on Wednesday, driven by optimism surrounding the potential resolution of the unprecedented U.S. government shutdown.
Members of the House of Representatives are poised to cast their votes on a proposal aimed at reinstating funding for government agencies, potentially bringing an end to the shutdown that commenced on October 1, which has now reached a historic duration.
Due to the lack of information from federal government agencies, market participants concentrated on the weekly employment figures released by ADP on Tuesday. This report indicated that private sector employers experienced a reduction of approximately 11,250 jobs per week over the four-week period concluding on October 25.
Market participants are likely to monitor SoftBank shares and the broader tech sector in Asia following the announcement that the Japanese conglomerate has divested its complete stake in U.S. chipmaker Nvidia for $5.83 billion. This move aligns with its strategic focus on maximizing its investment in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT.
In the U.S. overnight session, the three major indices exhibited a mixed performance at the close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a new closing high on Tuesday, whereas the Nasdaq Composite faced challenges as investors reallocated funds from technology stocks to other sectors that offered more attractive valuations.
The 30-stock Dow experienced an increase of 559.33 points, representing a gain of 1.18%, closing at 47,927.96. The S&P 500 experienced an increase of 0.21%, concluding the session at 6,846.61. Nonetheless, the technology-focused Nasdaq experienced a decline of 0.25%, closing at 23,468.30.
Domestic Market:
Domestic equity benchmarks recorded gains for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, supported by continued buying interest in the IT, auto, and metal sectors. Investor sentiment showed an uptick, driven by favorable global indicators and heightened optimism regarding a prospective trade agreement between India and the United States.
The Nifty 50 concluded the trading session above the 25,650 threshold, reflecting positive momentum driven by significant gains in major stocks within the technology and automobile sectors.
The market sentiment experienced an uptick following the passage of a significant funding bill by the US Senate, which has the potential to conclude what could be the longest government shutdown in history within a matter of days. The decline in crude oil prices has contributed positively by alleviating concerns regarding inflation.
The S&P BSE Sensex experienced an increase of 335.97 points, reflecting a growth of 0.40%, closing at 83,871.32. The Nifty 50 index experienced an increase of 120.60 points, reflecting a gain of 0.47%, closing at 25,694.95. Over the course of two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex experienced an increase of 0.78%, whereas the Nifty recorded a gain of 0.79%.