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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi amid a nine-month low in the yen. The discussion will focus on interest rate policy, with Ueda hinting at a hike and Takaichi urging caution. Investors are weighing dovish government pressure against inflation and economic contraction, making the meeting pivotal for Japan’s monetary direction.

Traders brace for disruptions as curbs on Rosneft and Lukoil take effect on November 21; January Brent futures slipped to $63.75 and WTI to $59.42

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.67 and slipped to 88.69 level before inching up to 88.68 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss of 8 paise from its previous closing level

Nuvama Institutional Equities has identified ten stocks for investors following strong Q2 earnings. Hero MotoCorp, Marico, and eight smallcap companies are on the buy list. These selections are based on robust demand, margin expansion, and healthy order books. Upside potential ranges from 7% to 44%. Investors can consider these opportunities for potential gains.

Indian stocks opened lower on Tuesday, snapping a six-day winning streak. Both the Sensex and Nifty saw declines as investors adopted a cautious stance. This pullback comes ahead of key U.S. economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates next month.

Foreign institutional investors reduced stakes in several Indian defence stocks during the September quarter, citing valuation concerns and slower-than-expected order inflows. Despite this pullback, mutual funds showed increased buying interest, indicating a selective shift in investor preference within the sector.

Trendlyne's market estimates highlight four mid-sized stocks with significant 12-month upside potential, ranging from 119% to 164%. These companies, including Tarsons Products, SKF India, United Foodbrands, and Ganesha Ecosphere, are identified as promising high-growth candidates for diversified portfolios.

Groww's stock has surged over 70% post-IPO, surpassing Rs 1 lakh crore valuation. While strong financials and user growth support the rally, current valuations appear rich compared to peers. Regulatory risks concerning F&O trading and the sustainability of high margins pose challenges for investors.

Groww now serves more than 10 million active users, enabling low-cost scalability. Analysts say this network effects-led growth remains the platform’s biggest advantage as younger investors enter the markets.

Analysts say overall sentiment remains positive, but markets may take a breather in the near term amid global uncertainty and diminishing hopes for a US rate cut

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Sensex, Nifty updates on 18 November 2025: Find here all the updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets.

Morgan Stanley analysts are getting worried about potential profit pressure at Dell and HP due to surging memory prices.

Downtrodden names expected to come roaring back include Adobe, Block and Salesforce.

Indian markets rose for a sixth straight session, supported by financial stocks and strong earnings sentiment. Nifty reclaimed key levels as technical indicators turned bullish, with analysts highlighting favourable risk-reward, improving momentum and steady buying interest across several active counters

Nifty extended its winning streak with a strong breakout supported by financial and auto stocks, signalling renewed bullish momentum. Analysts highlight robust technical setups across several stocks, pointing to continued strength and favourable buy-on-dip opportunities backed by improving trend indicators

Wall Street's main indexes fell at the open on Monday, heading into a packed week that includes AI bellwether Nvidia's results and the resumption of government data releases.

India’s capital markets must evolve, not just in scale, but in purpose: Anantha Nageswaran

The BSE Sensex closed at 84,950.95, gaining 388.17 points or 0.46 per cent from its previous close of 84,562.78. The Nifty50 ended at 26,013.45, up 103.40 points or 0.40 per cent from 25,910.05

Review of rulebook, smoother KYC and wider outreach to drive participation

Pandey cited findings of a survey conducted by Sebi recently, which points to eagerness to invest with over a fifth of the respondents saying they plan to invest in the securities market through some route.

Nine NSE midcap stocks, including Glenmark, HPCL, and Suzlon, posted over 100% EBITDA growth in Q2FY26, reflecting strong profitability and operational efficiency

Sebi is close to finalising a major revamp of stock broker and market regulations, aiming to modernise outdated rules, remove ambiguities and streamline compliance. The regulator is also advancing changes in mutual fund norms to create a clearer, future-ready framework

The measures come amid U.S. tariffs that have hit India’s exports, pushing September shipments to the U.S. down nearly 12%

Asian Paints, Marico, Canara Bank and five other BSE 100 stocks hit 52-week highs, with monthly gains up to 18%, signalling strong bullish momentum and potential short-term upside

Meta, Nvidia and Microsoft shares trade at discounts to their historical valuations, along with other plays in the chip and software sectors.

Six major stocks were in focus on Monday as benchmark indices extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive session. Strong action was seen in financials and autos, while individual stocks such as Groww, Narayana Hrudayalaya, and IRB Infrastructure posted notable gains.

The firm—temporarily barred in July for allegedly manipulating a key banking benchmark index—has denied wrongdoing and appealed the decision while seeking more data.

Pandey also addressed recent comments that IPOs are increasingly being used for investor exits rather than fundraising, highlighting that SEBI has strengthened its framework and introduced the more accurate delta metric

Indian stocks surged for a sixth consecutive session, with the Sensex and Nifty closing higher. Investors reacted positively to the Reserve Bank of India's new support measures for exporters facing tariff disruptions. Financial stocks spearheaded the gains, supported by optimistic second-quarter earnings forecasts.

EUROPE-STOCKS/ (URGENT)European shares steady as investors pause ahead of US data

FIIs are boosting stakes in select high-margin smallcaps, with nine stocks delivering 25% to 300% returns in CY25, including two multibaggers.

The Bank Nifty emerged as the day’s standout performer, climbing 456.60 points or 0.78% to 58,966.20, while broader indices also participated in the rally

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal futures for December delivery plunged by ₹1,229, 0.99%, to ₹1,22,332 per 10 grams

Japan's Nikkei closed slightly lower as tourism stocks tumbled following China's travel warning amid escalating Taiwan tensions. Retailers like Isetan Mitsukoshi and Shiseido saw significant drops. However, technology and financial stocks provided some support, with Tokyo Electron and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group posting gains.