November 4, 2025

The Indian stock market kicked off Tuesday with a gloomy mood. The Sensex dropped by 170.92 points, trading at 83,807.57, down 0.20 percent from its last close of 83,978.49. Similarly, the Nifty 50 fell 61.55 points to 25,701.80 at 9:56 am, a 0.24 percent drop. This dip came amid fresh selling by foreign institutional investors and mixed signals from global markets. Fitch Ratings brought some good news for investors in Adani Ports and Adani Energy Solutions, revising their outlook to 'Stable' from 'Negative' and affirming their long-term credit ratings at 'BBB-'. This upgrade reflects strong cash flows and manageable business risks, boosting confidence in these stocks. Among stocks, Bharti Airtel stole the spotlight. Its shares climbed 2.25 percent on the BSE, reaching a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2,135.75, fueled by an impressive 89 percent year-over-year jump in consolidated net profit to ₹6,792 crore for the second quarter ending September 30. The Indian rupee also showed strength, jumping 21 paise to 88.56 against the US dollar early in the trading session. Experts attribute this rise to proactive intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, echoing its successful action last October amid currency weakness. Meanwhile, crude oil futures fell as markets digested OPEC+’s decision to pause further production hikes, amidst worries of oversupply. On the corporate front, NTPC Ltd announced that Unit 1 (800 MW) of the Patratu Super Thermal Power Plant (Phase-I) will start commercial operations from November 5, 2025, adding to power generation capacity. Market analysts suggest cautious trading ahead, with potential for the Nifty to fall further intraday. They advise traders to consider short positions with key support at 25,720 points, as advances are currently outnumbered by declines. Also grabbing headlines is Tata Communications teaming up with Footballerista and Real Madrid CF to launch a Madridista Loyalty Programme, aiming to elevate fan engagement in India. With the Q2 results season nearing its close, key companies like State Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Enterprises, and IndiGo are expected to announce their quarterly results soon, keeping investors on the edge of their seats. To sum it up, Tuesday’s market vibe is cautious with a dash of excitement from company upgrades and strong corporate earnings, while the rupee’s bounce brings a bit of relief amid global uncertainties.

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