Stock market news, Nov. 19 -- Indian stock markets ended on a downward trend on November 18, 2025, ending a six-session streak of gains as both the Sensex and Nifty recorded declines. The Nifty 50 finished at 25,910, while the Sensex closed at 84,673, reflecting a drop of approximately 278 points, primarily influenced by the metals and financial sectors, with key players like Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance leading the losses.

In October, India's merchandise trade deficit expanded to an unprecedented USD 41.68 billion, largely due to an increase in gold imports and a significant drop in exports, raising alarms about the nation's external fiscal situation.

Abhinav Tiwari, a Research Analyst at Bonanza, indicated that markets may experien...