Indian Markets Post Market Report Today (Nov 17,2025): Nifty, Sensex Close Higher
I’ve been watching the market mood since morning, and honestly, it didn’t feel like one of those exciting days at the start. But slowly, almost quietly, the market picked up a rhythm of its own. By the time we got closer to the closing hour, the tone shifted from “okay-ish” to “alright, that’s a solid finish.” And that’s exactly what shaped the Indian Markets Post Market Report Today.
Let’s walk through everything that moved the street.
📊 How the Big Indices Closed Today
Nifty 50 finally crossed the psychological mark and wrapped the day around 26,013.45, gaining over 100 points. It wasn’t a dramatic jump, but a convincing climb — the kind of move that tells you bulls are still in control even if they’re not in a hurry.
Sensex stayed in sync, closing near 84,950, adding almost 400 points. For most of the day, it hovered quietly, but the last stretch brought in a clean, steady lift.
Bank Nifty did its job too. Financials supported the day consistently, and the index ended near 58,940, up around 0.72%. Nothing explosive, but definitely constructive.
You know how sometimes the market behaves like it’s thinking? Today had that vibe.
🔝 Top 5 Gainers in Nifty 50
Here’s where the action felt genuine. A few names stood out because they didn’t just rise — they rose with conviction.
- Maruti Suzuki – + 1.24%.
- Eternal – +1.91%
- TATA Cons. Prod – +1.82%
- Max Healthcare – +1.68%
- Eicher Motor –+1.55%
Not all these were flashy moves, but they were clean and built through the session.
🔻 Top 5 Losers in Nifty 50
Some names just couldn’t find footing today. Mostly on account of valuations and sector-specific softness:
- TMPV – -4.73%
- Adani Enterprises – -2.18%
- Jio Financial – – 0.92%
- UltraTech Cement – – 0.81%
- Asian Paints – -0.64%
The declines weren’t brutal, but they were steady enough to hold these names in the red.
🧩 Sector Performance – A Day of Quiet Rotation
It wasn’t a wide rally, but it wasn’t narrow either.
Just that kind of day where the market spreads its bets, but with a bit more love for a few sectors.
⭐ Sectors that performed well:
- PSU Banks – the loudest outperformers (~1.5% up)
- Private Banks – comfortably higher
- Pharma – more buyers than sellers
- FMCG – defensive but supportive
🔻 Sectors that lagged:
- IT – sideways to slightly weak
- Metals – global pressure made traders cautious
- Realty – mild profit taking
The mid-cap and small-cap universe also didn’t disappoint — Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 both posted green closes, supported by stock-specific flows.
📍 Support & Resistance – Where the Market Finds Its Balance
These are the levels traders will carry into tomorrow:
Nifty 50
- Support 1: 25,800
- Support 2: 25,700–25,720
- Resistance 1: 26,100
- Resistance 2: 26,150
As long as Nifty sits above 25,800, bulls don’t really have a reason to step back.
Bank Nifty
- Support: 58,000
- Next support: 57,700–57,800
- Resistance: 59,000
- Then: 59,200
Bank Nifty feels like it wants to break out, but wants global cues to cooperate.
Sensex
- Support: 83,500–83,700
- Resistance: 85,000
Simple and clean — this zone has been respected for days now.
🌍 Major Events That Moved the Market Today
This part shaped most of the day’s tone:
1️⃣ RBI support window for export-linked industries
This ended up helping sentiment in banks and lenders who have exposure to exporters.
2️⃣ Q2 earnings expectations
Market continues to digest Q2 numbers, especially in financials, autos, consumer and healthcare names.
3️⃣ Global cues
- Russia rebuilding crude loadings
- Japan showing contraction
- Crude moving unpredictably
- Asian markets slightly soft
None of these were major shockers, but they kept traders on their toes.
4️⃣ IPO space buzzing
New issues are still pulling strong subscription in pockets.
😬 Volatility & Derivatives – The Quiet Undercurrent
India VIX around 11.79 is still unusually calm.
A calm market can turn edgy in seconds, and seasoned traders know this. Options data showed:
- Heavy put-writing near support
- Strong call-writing above 26,100–26,200
Meaning?
The market prefers a range, unless something big shakes sentiment.
📦 IPO & Primary Market – Continuing to Stay Busy
A couple of IPOs stood out this week:
- Capillary Technologies
- Fujiyama Power Systems (UTL Solar)
Some saw decent subscription, others drew selective interest.
This whole segment is no longer “subscribe blindly” — it’s becoming valuation-focused again.
💰 FII & DII Flow
FIIs were net buyers, nearly +₹442.17 crore.
DIIs were net buyers, nearly +₹1465.86 crore.
🌡 Commodities & Currency – Quick Rundown
- Gold (24K): around ₹1,22, 800
- Silver: around ₹1,54,400/kg
- Brent crude: near $64.41/barrel
- USD–INR: around 88.6–88.7 range
The rupee stayed slightly weak but steady. Gold cooled off a bit, while crude stayed volatile.
📈 Short-Term vs Long-Term View
Short-Term Traders
- Trend remains intact as long as Nifty holds 25,800.
- Banks continue to lead momentum.
- IT and metals may stay moody.
- Low VIX demands tight stop-losses.
Long-Term Investors
Nothing meaningful has changed in the long-term India story:
- Strong domestic flows
- Healthy consumption
- Gradual earnings improvement
- Better than global peers
Accumulation-on-dips still remains the smarter strategy.
⭐ Stock of the Day (For Study Only)
Eicher Motors Ltd. — in the Nifty 50 basket, it was one of the top gainers today.
This is not a buy or sell suggestion; it’s a behavioural example of how fundamentals + policy cues + volume work together in intraday charts.
Further reading 👇
Stock Market 101 — Beginner’s Course by kartalks. Lesson 4.
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⚠️ SEBI-Style Disclaimer
This Indian Markets Post Market Report Today (17 November 2025) is meant purely for learning and general informational purposes.
It is not investment advice, not a SEBI-registered research report, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any stocks, indices or derivatives.
Markets carry risks, and losses are possible.
Please consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before making financial decisions.

