Sensex Rises 513 Points, Nifty 50 Ends Above 26,050 — Key Highlights from the 19 November 2025 Market Session

Indian equities extended their uptrend on **19 November 2025**, with benchmark indices closing higher despite mixed global cues. The **Sensex climbed 513 points (0.61%)** to end at **85,186.47**, while the **Nifty 50 advanced 143 points (0.55%)** to settle at **26,052.65**, reclaiming the 26,000 level. Broader market performance was mixed — the **BSE Midcap index gained around 0.34%**, whereas the **Smallcap index declined nearly 0.39%**, signalling selective buying across sectors. Market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies also rose by nearly **₹1 lakh crore**, taking the total to about **₹475.6 lakh crore**. Sector-wise, **IT stocks led the rally**, with the Nifty IT index jumping close to **3%** on the back of strength in global tech cues. Heavyweights such as **Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Hindustan Unilever, and Sun Pharma** recorded gains of **1.5–4%**, contributing significantly to the day’s rise. On the other hand, **Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, and Asian Paints** witnessed mild pressure. Banking stocks also supported sentiment, with the **Nifty Bank closing above the 59,000 mark for the first time**, ending near **59,216**, aided by strong buying in PSU banks. Market sentiment improved following optimism over a potential **India–US trade pact**, while analysts noted that Nifty is now approaching an important resistance zone just above **26,000**, with **25,800–25,850** acting as immediate support.