Post Market Update Today Nov 19: Sensex Recovers Over 700 Points From Day’s Low, Nifty Closes Above 26,050 Mark; IT Stocks Jump Nearly 3%

At the close, the Nifty 50 ended up by 142.6 points or 0.55% at 26,052.65, while the Sensex advanced 513.45 points or 0.61% to close at 85,186.47. Both benchmark indices are now about 0.86% below their record highs. India’s volatility index, India VIX, dropped by over 1%, falling below the level of 12.

On the sectoral front, 7 out of 11 key indices ended in negative territory. The Nifty IT index closed nearly 3% up, led by a 3.7% surge in Infosys.

India’s second-largest software services exporter, Infosys, will open its share buyback window on November 20, 2025, for a total value of ₹18,000 crore, setting the buyback price at ₹1,800 per share, a 21% premium to Tuesday’s closing price. The company’s promoters, who own 13.05% as of September 30, have chosen not to participate in the programme. This buyback follows the board’s approval in September and marks the fifth such exercise in the company’s history.

Broader markets showed mixed performance, with the Nifty Midcap 100 ending in green, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended lower.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Indian stockbroker Groww share price hit 10% lower circuit on profit booking after soaring 88.8% in five sessions since listing last week
• Tata Consultancy Services share price jumped nearly 2% as the company bagged a five-year deal from NHS Supply Chain to transform healthcare delivery using artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure

Nifty IT - Top Gainer

The Nifty IT Index was the top gainer on Wednesday, ending higher by 2.97%, recording the biggest intraday gain in the last 6 months. The Nifty PSU Bank Index followed with a 1.16% rise, with 11 out of 12 constituents closing in the red. The Nifty PSU Bank index closed at a fresh record high.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• Infosys Ltd: +43.94 points
• HCL Technologies Ltd: +15.52 points
• ICICI Bank Ltd: +15.18 points

On the other hand, these stocks dragged the index:

• Maruti Suzuki India Ltd: -5.47 points
• Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: -4.72 points
• Bajaj Finance Ltd: -4.55 points

Broader Markets End Mixed

The broader market indices showed mixed performance on Wednesday. The Nifty Midcap 100 index advanced by 0.21%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended down by 0.43%. 

Market Breadth

As of November 19, 2025, market breadth favoured declining stocks. Out of 3,214 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,414 advanced, 1,704 declined, and 96 remained unchanged. 

A total of 72 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 148 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 78 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 68 stocks were in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.