Indian equity markets are set for a session driven by stock-specific activity, corporate announcements and global cues on November 19. Early indicators show a mixed sentiment across benchmark and broader indices.
Five companies — Pricol, Bharti Airtel, SIRCA Paints, Federal Bank and Fredum Pharmaceuticals — closed at new all-time highs in the previous session. Several stocks are expected to remain in focus today, including Shree Digvijay Cement, TCS, Infosys, Bombay Burmah, Vedanta, HUL, Choice International, Bank of Baroda, Azad Engineering, Niraj Cement, Aion-Tech and GR Infraprojects, based on company-specific developments.
Infosys’ share buyback opens on November 20 and will remain available for tender until November 26. Shareholders holding up to 133 shares qualify under the small shareholder category, with an entitlement ratio of 18.18 per cent. The buyback settlement is scheduled for December 3.
Excelsoft Technologies’ initial public offering opens today with a price band of ₹114–120 per share. The company aims to raise about ₹500 crore to support expansion and product development.
Energy stocks such as Adani Energy, Zodiac Energy, Manali Petrochem and Mahanagar Gas are also expected to draw attention due to sector-specific developments highlighted ahead of the trading session.
Provisional data for November 18 showed net selling of ₹728 crore by foreign institutional investors, while domestic institutional investors recorded net purchases of ₹6,156 crore. Market mood indicators from the previous evening reflected declines across major indices, alongside marginal gains in India VIX.
Global signals remain mixed, with U.S. and GIFT Nifty futures trading lower. Commodity prices showed modest movement, with crude oil stable near $64 per barrel and gold and silver trending lower.
Investors are expected to track corporate announcements, buyback timelines, IPO inflows and global market trends as trading unfolds through the day.
