Market Minute | November 17, 2025
🚀Nifty50 hits 26K, Bank Nifty at All-time high, Tata Motors PV falls ~5%; Top stocks in action & more inside!
Nifty 26,013.45 â–² +0.40%
Sensex 84,950.95 â–² +0.46%
Bank Nifty 58,962.70 â–² +0.76%
Markets extend winning streak for the 6th straight session!
The Nifty opened steady and spent the first hour consolidating within the initial candlestick: A classic sign of early indecision at a big psychological level. But once the index broke out of that range, it comfortably tested the 26,000 zone on an intraday basis. The key to sustaining this momentum now lies in holding above 25,915, which aligns with short-term trend support. If the index manages that, the next obvious target becomes the 26,100 zone, a level that could open the doors to a fresh All-time high for the Nifty50.
Bank Nifty also contributed to the upbeat tone, opening just above 58,600 and hitting a fresh lifetime high of 59,000. The index later consolidated near those highs, signalling acceptance at elevated levels. For now, the immediate focus will be on whether Bank Nifty can hold above its breakout zone. If it does, the 60,000 mark could come into play.
Sectoral & Stock Action!
Sectorally, the entire landscape was awash in green. The clear standout was PSU Banks, rallying 1.09%, followed closely by Private Banks. Autos, Financial services, and Energy also contributed meaningfully, helping sustain sentiment through the session.
Two-wheelers stole the spotlight today, with Hero MotoCorp jumping 4.69%. The laggards had their share of headlines too, Tata Motors PV tumbled 4.73% on weak Q2 numbers, making it the biggest Nifty loser of the day. Mphasis slipped 3.01% on reports of promoter stake sales, while Glenmark dipped 1.41% after a Q2 marked by several one-offs.
On the flip side, strong breakouts continued for names like Siemens, which surged 4.81% on healthy quarterly numbers, and PB Fintech, which rallied 4.43% on renewed buying interest. Drone-tech company Ideaforge added 8.59% after securing a fresh order from the Indian Army.
What lies ahead?
Looking ahead, the tone remains constructive. If Nifty can hold above 25,915 and push through 26,100, the index could be gearing up for a fresh all-time high.
Bank Nifty sustaining above its breakout zone keeps 60,000 very much in sight. With financials leading and broader markets hitting new records, the undertone stays bullish, but the neutral breadth reminds us to stay selective.
NIFTY50: Top Gainers
Zomato â–² +1.91%
Tata Consumer â–² +1.82%
Max Healthcare â–² +1.68%
NIFTY50: Top Losers
Tata Motors â–¼ -4.73%
Adani Enterprises â–¼ -2.18%
Jio Fin Services â–¼ -0.92%
Key levels to watch for November 18, 2025
Open Interest insights
Put writers are showing strong presence at 25,900PE (91.16L) and 25,800PE (42.47L), clearly signaling that traders are defending this support zone aggressively. On the flip side, call writing hasn’t expanded much, except at 26,100CE (43.47L), indicating that this level is gradually shaping into a near-term resistance. The PCR-OI at 1.1.
What does this mean? This setup suggests that 25,800–25,900 is likely to act as a firm demand zone, reducing the probability of a deeper decline unless this band is breached. However, for the index to stretch higher, it must break past 26,100, which is where supply pressure could emerge.
Today’s buzzing stocks at a glance
News you can use
India inks a major deal for the U.S. to supply nearly 10% of its LPG imports.
Exports fell 11.8% in October to $34.38 bn compared to $38.98 bn last year.
IRB Infrastructure surges as subsidiary secures ₹9,270-crore NHAI project.
KEC International wins new orders worth ₹1,016 crore.
NBCC jumped after securing a ₹498.3-crore order from DVC Jharkhand.
Paras Defence bags a ₹72-crore order from the Ministry of Defence.
The Government restricts precious metal jewellery imports until April 30, 2026.
Chart of the day: CGPOWER
Spotted: Flag & Pole
Structure: A Flag & Pole forms after a strong, vertical price rally (the pole), followed by a tight, downward-sloping or sideways consolidation (the flag).
Validation: BO above the upper trendline on strong volume confirms continuation signals that the brief consolidation phase is over and momentum is resuming.
Trading Insight: This is a classic bullish continuation pattern, indicating a temporary pause before the next leg higher.
That’s a wrap for today’s action-packed session! We’ll be back in your inbox on November 18, 2025, with more sharp insights, fresh trends, and signals from the markets.