Nifty 50 provisionally ended 0.01% lower at 25,936.20 amid mixed sectoral performances and cautious investor sentiment. Profit booking offset gains in cyclical sectors. Markets awaited global trade talks and US Fed cues, maintaining positioning near record highs and anticipating new triggers for direction.
India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index provisionally closed marginally down by 0.01% at 25,936.20 on October 28, 2025, reflecting a cautious trading environment amid mixed domestic and global cues. The index swung within a moderate range but lacked decisive movement by the end of the day.
Key Highlights
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The Nifty 50 dipped by 29.85 points, showing indecisive investor sentiment as profit-taking offset earlier gains.
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Market breadth was mixed, with key sectors such as metals, PSU banks, oil & gas, and realty showing gains of 1-2%, while media and pharma lagged.
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Blue-chip stocks like SBI Life Insurance, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, and SBI emerged as top gainers, lending some support to the broader market.
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Investors remained watchful ahead of the expiry of October derivatives contracts while weighing global economic developments.
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The cautious mood was influenced by ongoing uncertainties related to US-China trade negotiations and expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
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Trading volumes and volatility indicators suggested a balanced tussle between bulls and bears.
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Analysts noted the index remains strongly positioned near its record highs, with market participants awaiting fresh triggers for a sustained move.
The session underscored a market in consolidation mode, looking for clarity to chart the next directional move.
Sources: NSE India, Moneycontrol, The Hindu Business Line