Nifty 50 Rises 0.75%, Extends Winning Streak Amid Broad-Based Sectoral Gains

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India’s benchmark Nifty 50 Index (.NSEI) climbed 0.75% on October 16, 2025, continuing its upward momentum for a second straight session. The rally was led by gains in financials, FMCG, and realty stocks, supported by strong Q2 earnings, festive demand optimism, and positive global cues. All sectoral indices ended in green.

India’s equity markets extended their bullish run as the Nifty 50 Index rose 0.75%, closing above the 25,300 mark. The rally was broad-based, with all sectoral indices posting gains, reflecting strong investor sentiment driven by robust corporate earnings, festive season optimism, and stable global markets.

Major Takeaways:

Index Performance: The Nifty 50 gained 178 points, or 0.75%, to close at 25,308.45, while the BSE Sensex added 575 points, ending at 82,605.43.

Sectoral Strength: All sectoral indices ended in the green. Realty surged 3%, while power, consumer durables, PSU banks, metal, and telecom rose between 1–2%, indicating broad-based buying interest.

Top Gainers: Stocks like Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Trent, Nestlé India, and Asian Paints led the charge, buoyed by strong Q2 results and festive demand projections.

Technical Indicators: Analysts noted that Nifty formed a bullish candle with a higher high and higher low, signaling continuation of positive momentum. The index comfortably traded above its 21-day exponential moving average (EMA), reinforcing bullish sentiment.

Market Breadth: The BSE Midcap Index rose 1%, and the Smallcap Index gained 0.7%, suggesting strong participation from broader market segments.

Global Cues: Stable US markets and easing bond yields contributed to risk-on sentiment, with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turning net buyers for the second consecutive day.

Notable Updates:

Analysts expect Nifty to find key support at 25,200 and resistance near 25,500, with momentum likely to continue if earnings and macro data remain supportive.
Upcoming triggers include weekly F&O expiry, US Fed commentary, and India’s retail inflation data, which could influence short-term direction.

With strong earnings, festive tailwinds, and technical resilience, the Nifty 50 is poised for further upside, making it a focal point for traders and long-term investors alike.

Sources: NDTV Profit, Moneycontrol, KalingaTV

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