Last Updated on October 16, 2025 5:21 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
BIZ DESK
Indian benchmark indices on Thursday witnessed a sharp rally buoyed by positive global cues and renewed optimism surrounding India-US trade discussions.
At the end of the trading session today, Nifty50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was up 261.75 points at 25,585.30, while BSE Sensex stood at 83,467.66, up 862.23 points.
Indian equity benchmarks staged a powerful rally, fueled by upbeat corporate earnings, strong global cues, and optimism around trade negotiations with the US. Both Sensex and Nifty surged over 1%, with broad-based buying across sectors.
Key Indices
- Sensex: Jumped 927 points to close at 83,532.64
- Nifty50: Climbed 282.75 points to settle at 25,606.3
- MidCap 100: Rose 0.56%
- SmallCap 100: Edged up 0.17%
Sector-Wise Performance
All major sectors ended in the green, with auto and consumer durables leading the charge:
| Sector | % Change | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | +4.35% | Strong demand outlook, festive season boost |
| Consumer Durables | +3.22% | Robust sales, margin expansion |
| Banking | Up to +3% | Earnings momentum, rate stability |
| Financial Services | Up to +3% | Positive credit growth |
| FMCG | Up to +3% | Defensive buying, Q2 results |
| Metal | Up to +3% | Commodity price rebound |
| Realty | Up to +3% | Demand revival, policy support |
Stock Highlights
- Nestle India: Top gainer, up nearly 4%, hitting a 52-week high
- Axis Bank: Surged post strong Q2 earnings
- HDFC Bank & Reliance: Rose ahead of results
- Other gainers: Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, Trent, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Tata Motors (1–3% gains)
Macro Boosters
- India-US Trade Talks: Renewed optimism as high-level discussions kicked off
- Global Sentiment: Easing inflation and stable interest rate outlook supported risk-on mood