Diwali Sparkle on Dalal Street: Nifty50 Closes Above 25,800, Sensex Gains 411 Points

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Indian stock markets lit up on Diwali 2025, with the Nifty50 ending above 25,800 and the BSE Sensex rising over 400 points. Buoyed by strong earnings from Reliance and HDFC Bank, festive optimism, and steady global cues, investors celebrated the holiday with a fourth straight session of gains.

Festive Rally Fuels Market Gains: Nifty and Sensex Close Strong on Diwali

The Indian equity markets celebrated Diwali with a bullish glow, as benchmark indices posted robust gains on October 20, 2025. The Nifty50 surged 133.30 points (0.52%) to close at 25,843.15, while the BSE Sensex climbed 411.18 points (0.49%) to end at 84,363.37, marking the fourth consecutive session of gains.

Key Highlights from Diwali Trading Session:

Reliance & HDFC Bank Lead the Charge

Strong post-earnings momentum from Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank drove market sentiment.

Both stocks saw significant buying interest, contributing heavily to index gains.

Festive Optimism Boosts Investor Confidence

Diwali traditionally brings positive sentiment to the markets, and this year was no exception.

Retail participation increased, with investors betting on consumer demand and corporate earnings.

Sectoral Performance

The Nifty Bank index rose 320 points (0.55%), supported by gains in private lenders.

Auto, FMCG, and Realty stocks also saw traction amid festive buying and upbeat sales forecasts.

Global Cues Remain Supportive

Stable global markets and easing inflation concerns added to the bullish tone.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their net buying streak, reinforcing market strength.

Technical Outlook

Analysts noted that Nifty’s close above 25,800 signals strong short-term momentum, with resistance seen near 26,000.

The Sensex is now approaching its all-time high zone, sparking optimism for further upside.

Top Gainers and Losers

Among the top gainers were Reliance, HDFC Bank, Titan, and Maruti Suzuki.

ICICI Bank saw mild profit booking, limiting broader banking index gains.

The Diwali session underscored the resilience of Indian equities, with festive cheer, strong earnings, and macro stability aligning to deliver a bright start to the holiday week.

Sources: MSN Money, Financial Express, Economic Times

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