The 2025 Muhurat Trading session saw benchmark indices close marginally higher, marking a positive start to Samvat 2082. Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys emerged as top gainers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank led the losers. Investors focused on quality stocks amid festive optimism and global market support.
Samvat 2082 Begins with Optimism: Muhurat Trading Sees Mixed Moves Across Sectors
India’s stock market welcomed the new financial year with the traditional Muhurat Trading session on October 21, 2025. The one-hour symbolic trading window, held during Diwali, saw benchmark indices close in the green, reflecting investor optimism and festive sentiment.
Market Overview
The BSE Sensex rose 62.97 points (0.07%) to close at 84,426.34.
The NSE Nifty50 gained 25.45 points (0.10%), ending at 25,868.60, after hitting a 52-week high of 25,934.35 during the session.
Top Gainers
Cipla: +1.58% — Led the rally on strong pharma outlook.
Bajaj Finserv: +1.18% — Benefited from festive demand in financial services.
Infosys: +0.69% — IT sector saw renewed buying interest.
JSW Steel: +0.68% — Supported by infrastructure growth expectations.
Grasim Industries: +0.67% — Positive sentiment around manufacturing and textiles.
Axis Bank: +0.57% — Banking stocks saw selective buying.
Dr. Reddy’s Labs: +0.49% — Pharma remained resilient.
Bajaj Finance: +0.46% — Continued momentum in consumer lending.
Tata Steel: +0.42% — Metal stocks gained on global cues.
L&T: +0.37% — Infrastructure optimism boosted sentiment.
Top Losers
Kotak Mahindra Bank: -0.98% — Faced profit booking post recent rally.
ICICI Bank: -0.60% — Weighed down by sectoral rotation.
HCL Technologies, Max Healthcare, and Asian Paints also saw mild declines.
Investor Sentiment & Strategy
Muhurat Trading is seen as a symbolic gesture to invoke prosperity, with many investors making small, long-term bets.
Focus remained on fundamentally strong stocks, especially in pharma, IT, and infrastructure.
Analysts advise cautious optimism, recommending portfolio rebalancing in line with Samvat 2082 themes.
The session reflected a balanced market tone, with festive cheer and global cues supporting selective gains.
Sources: MSN News, India Today