Stock Market Today, Nov 18: Sensex falls 278 pts; Nifty slips below 25,950 – Key reasons for the downturn | Closing Bell

Market Highlights: On November 18, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 277.93 points (0.33%), ending the session at 84,673.02. Intraday, the index fell as much as 392.59 points (0.46%) to hit 84,558.36. The market pullback was largely driven by heightened volatility ahead of the Nifty’s weekly expiry, prompting traders to adopt a more risk-averse approach. Overall sentiment softened, despite reports suggesting that an India–U.S. trade agreement is close to being finalised. Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.