Global Market Futures (as of 06:00 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
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Nasdaq: -0.28%
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Dow Jones: -0.03%
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S&P 500: -0.15%
European (Futures)
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Ftse 100: -0.06%
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Cac 40: -1.79%
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Dax : -0.01%
Asian
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Nikkei: -0.72%
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ASX 200: +0.02%
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KOSPI: -2.07%
Gift Nifty: 25951.00 (+0.15%)
FII and DII Trading Activity November 18, 2025 in Cash market:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹728.82 crore
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹1,465.86 crore
Key Corporate & Economy Updates:
Positive:
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One 97 Communications (Paytm): Societe Generale acquires 3.2 million Paytm shares at ₹1,305 each in a bulk deal, reflecting institutional confidence.
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Mangalam Industrial Finance: Approves share issue worth up to ₹480.8 million, boosting fundraising prospects.
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Mphasis: Kotak Mahindra MF, ICICI Prudential MF, HDFC MF buys Mphasis shares at ₹2,625 each via bulk deals, indicating strong domestic fund flows.
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Vedanta: Incorporates subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat, enhancing its financial footprint.
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Dhruv Consultancy: Receives LoA as project management consultant for project worth ₹3.6 million.
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Influx Healthtech: Purchases factory building for ₹21.1 million and enters agreement for land and factory purchase, expanding operations.
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Zodiac Energy: Commissions three solar power plants in Gujarat, advancing renewable energy portfolio.
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Azad Engineering: Signs agreement with Pratt and Whitney Canada, set to strengthen aerospace manufacturing.
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Aion-Tech Solutions: Unit partners with Indian Railways for parcel delivery, tapping into robust logistics demand.
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STL Networks: Approves NCD issuance up to ₹3 billion, fortifying financial resources.
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Niraj Cement Structurals: Bags work order worth ₹195.7 million and another worth ₹505 million, boosting order book.
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Simplex Castings: Receives ₹117.6 million order from BHEL, supporting revenue visibility.
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Oriental Rail Infrastructure: Secures order worth ₹36.7 million and an additional unit order from Eastern Railway, driving top-line growth.
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Billwin Industries: Receives defense garment order valued at ₹29.3 million, entering a high-margin segment.
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Manali Petrochemicals: Completes sale of Notedome to C.O.I.M. S.p.A. for ₹2.47 billion, monetizing assets.
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Nucleus Software: Re-appoints Parag Bhise as CEO, strengthening leadership continuity.
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Goel Construction: Secures ₹1.73 billion order from Aditya Birla Group, underpinning growth prospects.
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Monarch Surveyors & Engineering Consultants: Wins project order valued at ₹43.2 million, expanding project pipeline.
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TCS: Selected by NHS Supply Chain for a five-year AI & cloud deal, reinforcing presence in international healthcare tech.
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HCLTech: Opens office in Calgary, broadening its reach in North America.
Negative:
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Chambal Breweries and Distilleries: CFO Vinod Jhamnani tenders resignation, creating a leadership vacancy.
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Redmax Footwears: CFO Akash Aggarwal resigns, effective November 18, 2025, impacting leadership stability.
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Alkem Labs: Faces order demanding GST and penalty totaling ₹36.2 million; company to file appeal seeking redressal, indicating regulatory headwinds.
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Shri Bajrang Alliance: Plant operations suspended for about 45 days from November 18, temporary shutdown of Raipur steel division, but long-term impact not expected.
Neutral / Others
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Suprajit Engineering: Invests 1 million euros and formalizes an agreement with Blubrake, signalling growth in safety tech integration.
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Hindustan Unilever: Appoints Bobby Parikh as independent director for five years, reinforcing board expertise.
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Chatha Foods: JV facility to begin exports by Jan 31, 2026; to commission two new plants by Jan 2026, signaling expansion.
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Choice International: Subsidiary CCSPL acquires 100% stake in Ayoleeza Consultants, executing inorganic growth.
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Transchem: Set to consider fundraising via equity shares or warrants, subject to approval.
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Inox Green Energy: Exploring appellate options after CERC order, clarifies order not a material event, and addresses report of losing grid access for 300 MW wind project.
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Shree Digvijay Cement: CCI approves combination of acquisition by India Resurgence Fund in Shree Digvijay Cement and another by Digvijay Cement in HL-Bond Cement, subject to regulatory process.
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Paisalo Digital: Board to consider fund raising via NCDs, subject to approval.
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South Indian Bank: Sets one-year MCLR at 9.65%, effective November 20, reflecting cost of funds trend.
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SBI Chairman: Advocates for national financial grid connecting e-KYC, UPI, and accounts aggregator framework.
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Rheinmetall: CEO indicates future steel sourcing preference towards Germany and Europe, citing supply chain strategy. Announces plans to shift steel purchases to Europe and away from China and India, reflecting broader industrial policy shifts.
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & Foreign / Macro
1) India 10-yr benchmark govt bond: Yield ends nearly 2 bps lower at 6.5258% (vs. previous close 6.5435%).
2) India Trade Minister: India focuses on securing critical minerals supply via FTAs, strategic for future industries.
3) Reuters Poll - UK GDP: Growth projected to average 1.4% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026, slightly down from October forecasts.
4) Bank of England: 79% of economists in Reuters poll expect a 25 bps rate cut in December, indicating monetary easing.
5) Standard Chartered & IFC: Announce new $400 million trade finance facility for Pakistan, boosting trade liquidity.
Block Deals:
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company
Societe Generale acquired 8.7 lakh shares in the insurance company at Rs 120.44 per share for Rs 10.47 crore, from Marshall Wace Investment Strategies - Eureka Fund.
BlackBuck
BlackBuck’s promoters sold 36 lakh shares (1.99%) for ₹243.5 crore at ₹676.4 each to a mix of global and domestic institutional investors. Major buyers included TIMF Holdings, Société Générale, PSP Investments, Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, and Discovery Global Opportunity Mauritius. Others such as Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius, Bandhan Mutual Fund, 360 ONE Asset Management, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services also participated, with individual investments ranging from ₹10 crore to nearly ₹88 crore.
Bulk Deals
One 97 Communications (Paytm)
SAIF III Mauritius sold 83.7 lakh Paytm shares and SAIF Partners India IV sold 35.53 lakh shares at ₹1,305 each, raising a combined ₹1,556 crore and offloading 1.86% equity. Societe Generale acquired 32.44 lakh shares for ₹423 crore. As of September 2025, SAIF III held 10.76%, SAIF Partners 4.57%, and Societe Generale–ODI 1.98%.
Mphasis
Blackstone affiliate BCP TOPCO IX sold 1.8 crore Mphasis shares—9.46% of the company—at ₹2,625.59 each, raising ₹4,726 crore and reducing its stake from 40.1% to 30.64%. Mutual funds increased holdings, with Kotak buying 21.58 lakh shares, ICICI Prudential 36.59 lakh, and HDFC Mutual Fund 12.57 lakh. They previously held 7.46%, 1.99%, and 3.48% respectively.
Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Bain Capital’s affiliate BC Investments IV sold two tranches of 23 lakh Emcure shares each at around ₹1,326 per share, totaling ₹610 crore and representing 2.4% of paid-up equity. The firm earlier held 6.3% as of September 2025, and the sale marks a significant reduction in its stake.
Kaynes Technology India
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund sold 3.52 lakh Kaynes shares at ₹5,960 and 4.64 lakh shares at ₹6,012, generating nearly ₹490 crore in total and divesting 1.2% of paid-up equity. The transactions reflect substantial profit-booking by the fund amid the stock’s strong performance.
Akzo Nobel India
HDFC Mutual Fund acquired an additional 3 lakh Akzo Nobel India shares at ₹3,320 each for ₹99.6 crore, increasing its stake beyond the earlier 2.68%. Meanwhile, WF Asian Smaller Companies Fund fully exited its 5.28 lakh-share holding at the same price, realizing ₹175.46 crore in a complete divestment.
Listing Today
Mainboard
Tenneco Clean Air India
On-going IPO:
NIL
Upcoming IPO:
(19-Nov to 21-Nov)
-Excelsoft Technologies Ltd
-Gallard Steel Ltd (SME)
Securities Trading Ex-Dividend on November 19, 2025
Banco Products (India) Ltd, CARE Ratings Ltd, Capitalnumbers Infotech Ltd, Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd, Jamna Auto Industries Ltd, NBCC (India) Ltd, Page Industries Ltd, PPAP Automotive Ltd, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Taparia Tools Ltd, Wealth First Portfolio Managers Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Income Distribution (InvIT) on November 19, 2025
Capital Infra Trust
Securities Trading Ex-Rights on November 19, 2025
Indowind Energy Ltd
Securities Under F&O Ban on November 19, 2025
SAIL
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
