Sensex, Nifty Advance as Midcaps Climb; Volatility Cools | 20 November 2025, 9:36 AM IST
Sensex and Nifty opened strong on November 20, led by midcap and smallcap outperformance as India VIX dropped below 11.9. Banks and IT traded flat with Infosys share buyback drawing interest, and foreign inflows powering up overall market sentiment.
Markets opened higher on November 20, with Sensex up 176.30 points at 85,362.77 and Nifty 50 advancing 54.05 to 26,106.70. Nifty Midcap 100 (+0.37%) and Smallcap 100 (+0.34%) led gains as volatility (India VIX) dropped to 11.83, signaling stable sentiment. Banks and IT traded flat-to-soft. Foreign inflows, optimism over RBI monetary policy, and global tech cues support the uptrend.
Snapshot – 9:36 AM IST, 20 November 2025
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 85,362.77 | 176.30 | 0.21 |
| NIFTY 50 | 26,106.70 | 54.05 | 0.21 |
| NIFTY BANK | 59,206.40 | -9.65 | -0.02 |
| NIFTY IT | 37,038.90 | -5.75 | -0.02 |
| India VIX | 11.83 | -0.14 | -1.17 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 61,176.35 | 227.30 | 0.37 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,137.80 | 61.85 | 0.34 |
Latest News & Trends
- Sensex and Nifty sustained upward bias as foreign flows returned; IT, banks flat after recent rallies, while consumer and pharma stocks showed strength.
- Volatility dropped further, reflecting improved sentiment as RBI policy and global liquidity dominate headlines.
- Infosys share buyback in focus, IT sector pauses following Nvidia results; midcaps outperform on selective buying.
- FII inflows fuel rally; DII also show strong participation, keeping trend positive despite weakness in select largecaps.
- Analysts see supportive tone ahead of FOMC minutes, with attention on small and midcaps for outperformance.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty’s key resistance at 26,180; support at 25,930. Broader market momentum likely to persist amid low volatility and sustained inflows.
- Midcaps and smallcaps preferred for short-term trades; monitor global risk and policy signals as IT and banks see modest profit-taking.
- Trade strategy: Ride the uptrend in strong sectors, keep stops tight and watch for reversal triggers post major global events.
