Last Updated on November 19, 2025 10:12 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
AMN / BIZ DESK
Indian domestic equity markets staged a sharp recovery on Wednesday, bouncing back from early losses and closing firmly in the green. Strong buying in IT majors and select heavyweights helped the indices reverse the weak start.
The Sensex closed at 85,186.47, rising 513.45 points (0.61%), after slipping below the previous close in early trade. It recovered over 700 points from the day’s low to hit an intraday high of 85,236.77. The Nifty 50 ended at 26,052.65, up 142.60 points (0.55%).
Key gainers included HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, Titan, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, SBI, BEL, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and L&T. Meanwhile, Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, and ITC closed lower.
Analysts said renewed optimism over a possible India–US trade agreement, supported by positive comments from the Union Commerce Minister, fuelled the rebound.
Sector-Wise Performance
Information Technology (IT) – Strong Outperformance
- Nifty IT jumped 1,069 points or 2.97%, leading the market’s recovery.
- Heavy buying in HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS, and Tech Mahindra boosted overall sentiment.
- Investors turned to IT stocks amid expectations of improved global demand and trade optimism.
Auto – Mild Gains but Mixed Stock Movement
- Nifty Auto rose 66 points or 0.24%, reflecting modest sectoral strength.
- However, key auto stocks like Tata Motors PV and Maruti Suzuki ended in the red, suggesting selective profit booking.
Banking – Steady Upside
- Nifty Bank climbed 316 points or 0.54%, supported by buying in ICICI Bank and SBI.
- Momentum improved as traders positioned themselves ahead of macroeconomic cues.
Financial Services – Gradual Recovery
- Nifty Financial Services gained 96 points or 0.35%, aided by strength in L&T, M&M, and banking-linked financials.
- Broader sentiment remained cautious but leaned positive.
Broader Market Overview
The broader indices displayed mixed trends amid selling pressure in smaller companies:
- Nifty Midcap 100: +127 points or 0.21%
- Nifty 100: +121 points or 0.46%
- Nifty Smallcap 100: –78 points or 0.43%
Mid-caps saw selective buying, while small-caps remained under pressure as investors preferred safer large-cap options following recent volatility.
The market’s strong rebound, supported by sector-specific momentum—particularly in IT—reflects rising investor confidence, though cautious undertones persist in broader segments.