TLDR
Market Recap: November 19, 2025
On November 19, Indian equities rebounded on IT strength and steady domestic flows. Sensex 85,186.47 (+513.45, +0.61%) and Nifty 50 26,052.65 (+142.60, +0.55%). Nifty Midcap 100 +0.21%; Nifty Smallcap 100 −0.43%. India VIX ~11.97 (about −1%). IT-led gains; PSU banks remain firm; Bank Nifty closes at a record high. Provisional cash flows: FII +₹1,580.7 cr, DII +₹1,360.3 cr
Key Drivers :
Buyback tailwind lifts IT: Infosys’ buyback window starting tomorrow aided a sector-wide rally and improved sentiment in defensives.
Domestic bid offsets mixed global cues: Strong DII buying cushioned early weakness and helped indices reclaim intraday highs.
Financials steady as volatility eases: The Bank Nifty closes at a record high, with the VIX near 12, supporting risk appetite into the close.
Today’s Top Stories:
Infosys buyback starts tomorrow; ₹18,000 cr tender lifts IT.
HCLTech expands in Canada; Calgary office aligns with Invest Alberta MoU.
L&T–BAE Sindhu win; licensed build for the Indian Army at Hazira.
Adani gets CoC nod for JPA; upfront-heavy plan heads to NCLT.
Oil India–TotalEnergies TSA; deepwater capability boost.
TOP STORIES
1. Infosys confirms ₹18,000 crore buyback window for Nov 20-26
Gemini-2.5
Capital return: Window opens Nov 20 and runs through Nov 26 under the ₹18,000 crore authorization; tender price set at ₹1,800 per share.
Strategic view: Signals balance-sheet strength and discipline on capital allocation during a softer demand patch for global IT.
Market reaction: Stock gained about 3% today, helping lead the Nifty IT index.
Infosys buyback Nov 20-26 at ₹1,800: your call?
2. HCLTech opens Calgary office after Invest Alberta MoU
Gemini-2.5
Expansion: New site in Calgary announced with an MoU to deepen collaboration across AI, cybersecurity, and data services.
Strategic view: Broadens North America's footprint and supports a higher-value services mix in energy and public-sector adjacencies.
Market reaction: Shares rallied roughly 4% intraday alongside sector strength.
HCLTech opens Calgary site with Invest Alberta MoU. Growth driver?
3. L&T and BAE Systems win Indian Army contract for BvS10 ‘Sindhu’
Gemini-2.5
Contract: Licensed manufacturing deal signed today; L&T to indigenously produce the BvS10 at Hazira with BAE Hägglunds technical support.
Strategic view: Strengthens domestic defence manufacturing and lifecycle support under Make-in-India; improves revenue visibility in heavy engineering.
Market reaction: L&T closed modestly higher, lagging the broader rally
L&T to build BvS10 “Sindhu” with BAE for Army. Your view?
4. Adani Enterprises wins creditor nod for Jaiprakash Associates takeover
Gemini-2.5
Resolution: Committee of Creditors selected Adani’s ₹14,535 cr plan on a higher upfront payment and shorter payout schedule versus rival bids.
Strategic view: Adds stressed-asset platform scale across infra and materials; next step is NCLT approval.
Market reaction: Stock moves were measured as investors await formal clearance and integration details.
Adani wins CoC nod for Jaiprakash plan; NCLT next. How do you rate it?
5. Oil India signs technology services pact with TotalEnergies
Gemini-2.5
Agreement: Technology Services Agreement focuses on deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration support for India’s offshore basins.
Strategic view: Access to TotalEnergies’ offshore know-how could de-risk frontier blocks and accelerate prospect maturation.
Market reaction: Shares were broadly steady as details emerged during the session.
Oil India signs deepwater tech pact with TotalEnergies. Impact?
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