Sector Performance Summary: BSE CD Leads Amid Broad Market Decline on 18 Nov 2025

Nov 18 2025 04:00 PM IST
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On 18 Nov 2025, the Indian equity market experienced a broad-based downturn with the BSE 500 index registering a one-day return of -0.56%. Among the 38 sectors tracked, only one sector advanced, while 37 sectors declined, reflecting a cautious market sentiment. The BSE Consumer Durables (BSE CD) sector emerged as the sole gainer, posting a modest rise of 0.21%, driven primarily by Berger Paints, which recorded a 1.37% increase. In contrast, the Realty and Information Technology sectors faced notable declines, with Realty falling by 1.98% and IT by 1.15%, weighed down by significant losses in key stocks such as Sobha and IRIS Business.




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The BSE Consumer Durables sector’s advance-decline ratio stood at 0.86, indicating a relatively balanced but slightly positive breadth within the sector. Berger Paints was the top contributor to this sector’s performance, suggesting selective buying interest in consumer-facing companies. Conversely, the Realty sector recorded an advance-decline ratio of zero, signalling a complete lack of advancing stocks and underscoring the sector’s weakness. Sobha, a prominent Realty stock, declined by 2.85%, dragging down both the Realty and NIFTY Realty indices, which fell by 1.98% and 1.91% respectively.



The Information Technology sector also faced pressure, with the BSE IT index down 1.15%. IRIS Business, a key stock within this sector, experienced a sharp decline of 4.98%, contributing significantly to the sector’s negative performance. This suggests that investor sentiment towards IT stocks was subdued on this trading day, possibly reflecting concerns over sector-specific catalysts or broader market headwinds.




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Overall, the market’s advance-decline ratio of 0.03 highlights the predominance of declining stocks, reflecting a cautious or risk-averse mood among investors. The limited sectoral strength in Consumer Durables contrasts sharply with the widespread weakness across Realty and IT sectors. This divergence may be attributed to sector-specific catalysts such as earnings updates, policy developments, or global economic factors impacting investor confidence.



Looking ahead, the subdued performance in Realty and IT sectors warrants close monitoring, especially given their significant weight in benchmark indices. Meanwhile, the modest resilience in Consumer Durables, led by Berger Paints, could indicate pockets of selective interest that investors may wish to analyse further. Market participants should consider these sectoral trends in the context of broader macroeconomic indicators and corporate earnings to better understand potential opportunities and risks.






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