Closing Bell: Sensex Slump Pauses Bullish Momentum; Nifty Below 25,900

The Indian equities market faced intense volatility on Tuesday, culminating in a sharp sell-off during the final hour of trading. Despite swinging between gains and losses throughout the session, the Sensex ultimately settled 314 points lower, with the Nifty closing decisively below the critical 25,900 mark. The late-session slump was primarily driven by investor profit-taking in key defensive sectors.

Source: NSE, BSE

Nifty & Sensex Performance

The Nifty endured a choppy session, where a strong intraday support zone of 25,920–25,930 held firm twice before being decisively breached in the final hour. The index closed at 25,885, marking a decline of 0.29%. The inability to decisively cross the overhead resistance at 26,025–26,035 capped any attempt at sustained upward movement.

• Sensex Closing: Settled 314 points lower.
• Nifty Closing: 25,885 (down 0.29%).

Source: NSE, BSE

Sectoral Shifts and Momentum

Investor risk appetite remained mixed. Cyclical and rate-sensitive segments showed resilience, while defensive sectors witnessed weakness, indicating rotation.

• Gainers: PSU Bank, metal, pharma, and realty were the top performers, adding between 0.5% and 1%.
• Shedders: IT stock, media, and consumer durables all shed approximately 0.5% each.
• Bank Nifty: The Bank Nifty formed a small-bodied candle for the second straight day, indicating selling pressure at higher levels and a temporary pause. It has largely moved sideways since breaking out above the 58,550–58,650 zone on November 17, 2025.
• Mid/Small Cap Resilience: The broader market demonstrated underlying stability, with the Midcap 100 Index closing marginally higher by 0.36% and the Small cap 100 Index registering a gain of 0.19% after five sessions of losses. The advance–decline ratio was neutral, suggesting balanced market breadth.

Source: Moneycontrol

Technical Indicators and Outlook

Technical indicators reflected the waning momentum. The RSI slipping below 60 signals a temporary pause in the recent bullish trend, while a flat ADX and MACD slope suggest the Nifty is entering a consolidation phase rather than initiating a fresh directional move.

Crucial Support Levels

• Nifty View: The 20-day EMA zone of 25,850–25,800 is critical support. A sustained break below 25,800 could lead to a test of 25,600. Resistance remains at 26,000–26,050.
• Bank Nifty View: Support is positioned at the 58,600–58,500 zone. A move below 58,500 might risk a fall towards 58,000. Breakout above 59,200–59,300 is needed for the continuation of the upward move.

Source: Moneycontrol

Top Gainers of the Session

Source : NSE as of 3.32 PM, November 25, 2025.

The Bottomline

The substantial 314-point Sensex slump and the Nifty closing below 25,900 were directly attributable to a pronounced sell-off in key defensive sectors, specifically IT stock and FMCG stocks. While cyclical sectors like PSU bank and realty showed strength, the broader technical indicators signal that the bullish momentum has paused, placing the Indian indices into a phase of consolidation.

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