While domestic sentiment remains constructive with FIIs turning net buyers after weeks of selling, global headwinds from Wall Street's Monday decline ahead of Nvidia's crucial earnings (Wednesday) may temper early enthusiasm.
Good morning, investors!: Indian markets closed their sixth consecutive winning session yesterday, with the Nifty reclaiming the psychological 26,000 mark after 12 sessions.
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Morning's Bear call was directionally validated, but the intraday recovery depth was underestimated. The market found its panic floor exactly where the morning brief mapped it — and then bounced.
*Note: 19-Feb (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti) — FBIL did not publish a fresh forex rate (carried 18-Feb forward); NSE equity market was operational; FII/DII data present.
Gift Nifty opened 22.50 points weak this morning (25,641), yet cash market closed at 25,725—an 84-point premium recovery. This wasn't organic buying; it was short-covering catalyzed by absence of fresh FII selling.
Sectoral Ripple Effects: The IPO surge reflects renewed investor appetite and strong corporate confidence, supported by positive macroeconomic factors and a robust equity ecosystem.
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Good morning, investors! Indian markets closed their sixth consecutive winning session yesterday, with the Nifty reclaiming the psychological 26,000 mark after 12 sessions. However, GIFT Nifty futures suggest a cautious start this morning, trading at 26,006-26,008, down 36-54 points from yesterday's close.
A day before the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, Karnataka government unveiled KEO, India's first ultra-affordable AI-ready computer designed to bridge the state's digital access gap. The 28th edition of the summit, themed 'Futurise', begins today at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre with over 10,000 innovators, featuring 10 focused tracks including DeepTech, Semiconductors, and Defence & SpaceTech.
Policy Announcements Expected: Karnataka will unveil its SpaceTech policy, Startup Policy 3.0, and new Centres of Excellence in quantum and electronics, backed by an initial Rs 600 crore DeepTech commitment.
HCLTech partnered with Nvidia to launch a Santa Clara lab helping global enterprises build, test, and scale physical AI and robotics solutions for next-gen industrial automation. This comes as Nvidia prepares to report Q3 FY26 earnings on Wednesday, with the AI chip giant's performance set to influence global tech sentiment.
The Indian government cleared 17 projects to boost production of electronic components, with the second set of announcements pushing total cleared projects to Rs 12,704 crore out of a Rs 1.15 lakh crore total expected outlay.
Sector Sentiment Impact: Nifty IT has remained resilient despite global tech weakness, with domestic policy support and AI infrastructure investments providing a cushion.
The edtech platform makes its Dalal Street debut today after raising Rs 3,480.71 crore through its IPO (fresh issue of Rs 3,100.71 crore + OFS of Rs 380 crore at Rs 103-109 per share). Grey market premium (GMP) indicates a modest 6.42% premium at Rs 116 versus issue price of Rs 109.
Allotment: Finalized on November 14, 2025; shares credited on November 17.
November 2025 is witnessing an unprecedented IPO wave with over Rs 76,000 crore of issues lined up, spanning 15-20 IPOs across consumer goods, infrastructure, renewable energy, finance, and technology. Major upcoming listings include:
Mutual funds pumped over Rs 13,527 crore into 10 IPOs in October 2025, signaling institutional confidence in India's primary market momentum.
Sectoral Ripple Effects: The IPO surge reflects renewed investor appetite and strong corporate confidence, supported by positive macroeconomic factors and a robust equity ecosystem. EdTech and fintech sectors are particularly active, positioning for India's digital-first economy.
Nifty 50: 26,013.45 (+103.40, +0.40%) | Sensex: 84,950.95 (+388.17, +0.46%)
Sectoral Performance: All sectoral indices closed in green, led by:
Top Losers: Tata Motors PV (-4.74%), UltraTech Cement (-0.83%), Jio Financial Services (-0.78%), Asian Paints (-0.72%)
Bank Nifty tested the 59,000 mark for the first time, rising 0.76% after a gap-up opening and forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. Bajaj Broking noted, "The index registered a clean breakout from recent consolidation, trading well above important moving averages on all timeframes".
Support: 58,600-58,000 | Resistance: 58,900-59,500
Support Zone: 25,800-25,850 (likely to attract buyers on any pullback) Resistance Targets: 26,100 (immediate), 26,300 (extended) Trend: Bullish candle formation with higher highs and higher lows; uptrend remains strong
U.S. stocks retreated sharply on Monday, with the Dow down 557 points (-1.18%), S&P 500 falling 0.92%, and Nasdaq slipping 0.84%. Nvidia declined 1.8% while Super Micro Computer dropped 6.4%, weighing on AI-driven tech stocks ahead of Nvidia's Wednesday earnings.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq is on pace to snap its seven-month win streak, while the S&P 500 is down 2.5% in November after rallying for six straight months.
Within the Nasdaq 100, the biggest gainer on November 17 was Alphabet-A (GOOGL), which climbed 3.11% to close at $285.02.
India's employability rose to 56.35% in 2026 from 54.81% in 2025, with women surpassing men for the first time in five years. The report projects India's gig workforce will reach 23.5 million by 2030, with the country expected to supply a surplus of 45 million skilled professionals to address global labor shortages of 85 million.
India's retail inflation collapsed to 0.25% in October 2025—the lowest since the CPI series began in 2013—setting up a potential 25-50 bps rate cut runway before year-end and reshaping sector rotation strategies for 2026.
Some economists flag this may mark the trough in inflation; festive-linked retail sales surge makes it difficult to gauge sustainable demand. If inflation rebounds sharply by Q1 2026, RBI's rate-cut window may shut faster than expected.
No major Indian corporate earnings today, but focus shifts to HCLTech and BSE for any announcements linked to tech summit and IPO listing support.
"Karnataka is strategically focusing on DeepTech for the next decade, with an initial commitment of Rs 600 crore. This edition will feature the Future Makers Conclave, a high-energy gathering of over 10,000 innovators, industry leaders, students and entrepreneurs."
— N Manjula, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Karnataka Government Curtain raiser event, November 17, 2025
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