SGX Nifty November 2025 futures exhibited an increase of 3.00 points (or 0.01%) in early trading, indicating a subdued opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 18 November 2025, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 728.82 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totaling Rs 6,156.83 crore in the Indian equity market.
Global Markets:
The Asian market exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, following the declines seen on Wall Street, as apprehensions regarding artificial intelligence valuations persisted, exerting pressure on technology stocks. In Japan, apprehension regarding escalating government expenditure strategies has led to a decline in long-term bonds and an increase in yields to unprecedented levels. The upcoming 20-year auction on Wednesday is anticipated with great interest, especially as benchmark 10-year yields have reached a 17-year high of 1.765%.
On Wall Street, stocks experienced another decline on Tuesday as technology shares persisted in their retreat, driven by apprehensions regarding the valuations of artificial intelligence-related stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 498.50 points, representing a decline of 1.07%, closing at 46,091.74. The S&P 500 experienced a decline of 0.83%, concluding the day at 6,617.32. The broad-based index experienced its fourth consecutive losing session, marking its longest decline since August. The Nasdaq Composite experienced a decline of 1.21%, closing at 22,432.85. During the session’s lows, the blue-chip Dow experienced a decline of nearly 700 points, translating to a decrease of 1.5%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq recorded drops of 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively.
A significant AI partnership announced on Tuesday did not result in the expected uplift for related stocks, contrary to the outcomes of similar deals in the past. AI-startup Anthropic announced plans to allocate $30 billion in collaboration with Microsoft, while Microsoft and Nvidia are set to invest billions into Anthropic as well. Nvidia and Microsoft continued to experience significant losses after the deal.
At the same time, concerns are increasing regarding the likelihood of the U.S. implementing further interest rate cuts in December. Investors are also apprehensive that U.S. President Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings may lead to heightened fiscal spending, potentially fueling inflation.
Domestic Market:
The headline equity indices experienced a decline today, concluding a six-session rally. Weak global markets prompted profit booking as expectations for a U.S. Fed rate cut in December diminished, negatively impacting sentiment. Market participants have adopted a more cautious stance in anticipation of this week’s U.S. jobs data, which is anticipated to influence the Federal Reserve’s policy direction.
Tuesday’s session experienced increased volatility as a result of the weekly derivatives expiry. The sentiment improved despite indications of advancement in discussions regarding a potential India-U.S. trade agreement. The Nifty ended the day under 25,950, impacted by declines in IT and metal stocks.
The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decrease of 277.93 points, reflecting a decline of 0.33%, closing at 84,673.02. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 103.40 points, representing a decrease of 0.40%, closing at 25,910.05. Over the last six consecutive sessions, the Sensex experienced an increase of 2.08%, whereas the Nifty saw a gain of 2.04%.