Sensex, Nifty Fall as IT, Banks Drag; Midcaps Shine, Volatility Flat | 14 November 2025, 9:24 AM IST
Indian markets slipped on November 14 as Sensex and Nifty declined, led by IT and banking profit booking. Midcap and smallcap indices posted gains, volatility remained flat, and traders watch for Bihar poll results and macro data. Cautious rotation expected.
Indian indices opened lower on November 14 with Sensex down 297.53 points at 84,181.14 and Nifty slipping 93.60 points to 25,785.55. Weakness was led by profit booking in banking and IT sectors, with Nifty IT dropping 0.88% and Nifty Bank 0.17%. Meanwhile, midcap and smallcap indices advanced, reflecting selective strength and retail flows. Volatility remained flat as India VIX hovered at 12.19. Traders focused on post-results rotation and Bihar election results, with global cues still cautious.
Snapshot – 9:24 AM IST, 14 November 2025
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 84,181.14 | -297.53 | -0.35 |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,785.55 | -93.60 | -0.36 |
| NIFTY BANK | 58,281.00 | -100.95 | -0.17 |
| NIFTY IT | 36,356.10 | -323.35 | -0.88 |
| India VIX | 12.19 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,866.90 | 174.85 | 0.29 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,213.10 | 29.45 | 0.16 |
Latest News & Trends
- IT and banks drag main indices on profit booking and caution post Q2 earnings; Nifty IT and bank stocks the main losers.
- Midcap and smallcap indices shine, outrunning main benchmarks with selective rotation and retail flows.
- Volatility stays flat as traders await Bihar poll results, US CPI, and macro signals; FII outflows continue, DII inflows steady.
- Corporate action: Muthoot Finance and Alkem Labs report strong Q2 results.
- US market overnight declined post Nvidia and other tech stocks drop, Fed outlook clouds global cues.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty support near 25,700, resistance at 26,000–26,100; expect range-bound consolidation till clarity on global and domestic triggers.
- Bias remains for selective midcaps and defensives; caution on IT and banking till flows stabilize.
- Trade strategy: Focus on trending midcaps, trail stops, and use rallies for book profit in volatile sectors.
