Sensex, Nifty slip as IT, auto drag; smallcaps firm | 4 Nov 2025
Indian markets opened November 4 on a cautious note with Sensex and Nifty slipping on profit booking in IT and auto sectors. Small and midcaps held ground amid retail buying and strong IPO interest in Lenskart. Volatility climbed as earnings and policy events loom.
Sensex, Nifty Slip as IT, Auto Drag; Smallcaps Firm | 4 November 2025, 9:16 AM IST
Indian indices opened lower on November 4 with Sensex at 83,678.72 (-260 points) and Nifty at 25,662.05 (-60 points) amid profit-taking in IT and auto sectors. Smallcap [Nifty Smallcap 100] and midcap [Nifty Midcap 100] indices remained resilient with modest gains, supported by retail buying. Markets remain focused on Q2 earnings from heavyweights like Bharti Airtel , Titan , and financial sector names, while IPOs like Lenskart attract investor interest. Volatility (India VIX) rose 4.53% signaling elevated caution.
Snapshot – 9:16 AM IST, 4 November 2025
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 83,678.72 | -259.99 | -0.31 |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,662.05 | -60.05 | -0.23 |
| NIFTY BANK | 57,797.20 | 20.85 | 0.04 |
| NIFTY IT | 35,560.60 | -151.75 | -0.42 |
| India VIX | 12.70 | 0.55 | 4.53 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59,832.10 | 6.20 | 0.01 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,473.45 | 92.65 | 0.50 |
Latest News & Trends
- IT and auto sectors under pressure with profit booking; Bharti Airtel, Titan, Cipla in focus amid earnings.
- Smallcaps and midcaps firm reflecting selective retail interest, buoyed by IPO activity.
- Volatility rises as India VIX crosses 12.5; market remains cautious ahead of key policy events and global cues.
- Positive action seen in financials, telecom, and consumer sectors as markets digest Q2 earnings and festive demand.
- Lenskart IPO gains strong anchor investor response; retail participation also robust.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty support at 25,600 with resistance near 25,900; expect continuation of sector rotation and earnings-driven volatility.
- Favor selective smallcap and midcap opportunities; avoid heavy exposure to IT and autos amid near-term uncertainty.
- Trade strategy: Emphasize risk management; use dips to accumulate high-conviction stocks and monitor FII flows closely.
