TLDR
Market Recap: November 18, 2025
On November 18, Indian equities snapped a six‑day rise as profit‑taking hit into the close, with weak global cues and weekly expiry dynamics weighing on risk. Sensex closed 84,673.02 (-277.93, -0.33%) and Nifty 50 25,910.05 (-103.40, -0.40%). Midcaps and smallcaps lagged, Nifty Midcap 100 60,822 (-0.59%) and Nifty Smallcap 100 18,154.75 (-1.05%). Volatility firmed, India VIX 12.10 (+2.6%). Provisional flows showed FII -₹728.8 cr and DII +₹6,156.8 cr in cash. IT, realty, and metals led sectoral drags while sentiment stayed cautious ahead of key US data.
Key Drivers :
Global risk tone softens: Asian and US markets eased on valuation worries and data risk, curbing appetite for beta in India.
Flows bifurcated: FIIs remained net sellers while DIIs absorbed supply, tempering downside in benchmarks.
Sector rotation: IT and metals slipped on external cues and dollar strength, reversing part of recent outperformance; all 16 major sectors ended lower.
Today’s Top Stories:
PhysicsWallah surges on debut: Edtech IPO jumps, reviving risk appetite for scaled hybrids.
Emmvee lists flat: Solar maker sees steady debut amid selective renewables bids.
Tata Motors PV pressured: JLR margin reset keeps stock under a cloud near term.
Azad Engineering wins P&WC deal: Long‑term components pact boosts aero visibility.
Max Healthcare grinds higher: Strong Q2 and capex roadmap sustain re‑rating case.
TOP STORIES
1. PhysicsWallah pops on debut, signals edtech risk appetite
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Listing performance: Shares rose as much as 48.6% versus the issue price, implying about $5.2 bn valuation on the debut day.
Strategic angle: First edtech IPO post sector shake‑out highlights investor willingness to fund scale players with hybrid models and improving unit economics.
Market impact: Momentum spillover supported select recent listings even as broader indices eased intraday.
Your take on PhysicsWallah’s day‑one surge?
2. Emmvee Photovoltaic lists flat, price discovery steady after strong subscription
Gemini-2.5
Listing performance: Stock listed near issue price with muted premium, indicating balanced demand‑supply at open.
Strategic angle: Solar manufacturing tailwinds persist, but investors are filtering for execution visibility and order‑book quality before re‑rating.
Market impact: Limited read‑through to broader renewables pack on day one, with price action tracking market tone.
Flat debut for Emmvee - how do you see near‑term performance?
3. Tata Motors PV under pressure as JLR trims FY26 margin outlook
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Financial development: Post results, JLR cut FY26 EBIT margin guide to 0%-2% amid a September cyber incident and softer China mix; TMPV reported a headline profit boosted by one‑off demerger gain while core operations were softer.
Strategic angle: Near‑term cash‑flow focus and model refresh cycle are pivotal while BEV transition and China dynamics keep uncertainty elevated.
Market impact: TMPV shares extended weakness after Monday’s sharp fall; Tata Motors also drifted lower today.
TMPV under pressure after JLR margin reset - your stance?
4. Azad Engineering inks Pratt & Whitney Canada long‑term parts pact
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Deal contours: Azad Engineering signed a long‑term agreement to develop and manufacture aircraft engine components for Pratt & Whitney Canada; value undisclosed.
Strategic angle: Deepens aero supply‑chain credentials, potentially improving multi‑year revenue visibility and margin mix via higher value-added machining.
Market impact: The stock outperformed its peers intraday due to execution optionality and marquee OEM validation.
Long‑term aero parts pact -what’s the read‑through?
5. Max Healthcare edges higher on earnings momentum and capacity plans
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Financial development: Q2 FY26 PAT up 59% YoY to ₹554 cr with 21% revenue growth; operating metrics supported by mix and international patient growth.
Strategic angle: A multi-year expansion pipeline with disciplined funding underpins bed additions without balance-sheet strain, aiding the ROCE trajectory.
Market impact: Shares rose 2% intraday on brokerage optimism and post‑result follow‑through
Earnings momentum plus capacity build‑out position now?
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