Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech were top gainers on the Sensex. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma saw losses. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks continued to attract investor interest, with the Nifty MidCap up 0.23% and Nifty SmallCap up 0.56%.

Sector-wise, Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices led gains, each rising 0.8%, while Nifty Realty added 0.6%. Nifty IT slipped 0.14% due to mixed performance of technology stocks. Analysts highlighted easing India-US trade tensions, signaling a possible trade deal in the coming weeks.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹68 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased ₹4,650 crore, supporting the market. Experts advised cautious buy-on-dips strategy, booking partial profits during rallies, and using stop-losses for risk management.

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Top performers included HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro, with gains up to 1.3 percent. Stocks such as Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, SBI, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel saw early losses.

Broader markets also rose, with Nifty MidCap up 0.37 percent and Nifty SmallCap 0.38 percent. The Nifty Metal index led sectoral gains with a 1 percent increase, while the Nifty Pharma index fell 0.37 percent.

Experts said IT largecaps remain overvalued due to structural challenges, while PSU stocks corrected valuation anomalies. Growth stocks in digital and renewable energy sectors continue to attract investment. Analysts anticipate a mild rally with Muhurat trading approaching.

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The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s earlier comments about imposing restrictive tariffs on China, raising concerns about a renewed trade war. Although Trump softened his tone, investors remained cautious, leading to selling pressure.

Among major laggards were Tata Motors, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, and Power Grid. Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank posted gains, limiting the overall downside. IT and FMCG stocks faced sectoral pressure, while Nifty Financial Services ended higher by 0.35 per cent.

In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 index rose 0.11 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index fell 0.17 per cent. Analysts noted that markets may remain volatile as global trade tensions and geopolitical issues continue to influence investor sentiment. A slight recovery in the INR and easing inflation expectations provided minor support, but overall caution kept markets slightly negative.

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The Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade and was trading at 81,843, up 52 points or 0.06 per cent. The Nifty gained 34 points or 0.14 per cent, reaching 25,112 after an intra-day high of 25,140. Top Sensex gainers included Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, and BEL.

Major losers included Trent, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, TCS, SBI, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, and Infosys, slipping up to 2.7 per cent. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index gained 0.08 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.41 per cent, indicating strong interest in smaller companies.

Among sectoral indices, Nifty Metal and Nifty IT were top performers, each gaining 0.4 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank fell 0.3 per cent due to profit booking. Analysts said positive sentiment remains, and short-covering could trigger further gains if market news turns favourable.

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At the opening bell, the Sensex rose 67 points to 81,274.79. Nifty advanced 22 points to 24,916.55. Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech gained nearly 1 per cent.

Analysts said positive momentum came from RBI keeping the repo rate at 5.5 per cent. Inflation forecasts were lowered, while GDP growth outlook improved. Festive demand and capital market reforms also boosted confidence.

Market experts advised caution amid volatility. A buy-on-dips strategy was suggested, with partial profits booked on rallies. Corporate earnings, FOMC minutes, and US trade developments are expected to influence activity.

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Other private lenders like Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank also recorded market cap losses. IndusInd Bank was the worst performer, losing 15.7 per cent and falling to the 14th position after reporting accounting lapses.

Public sector banks gained in the same period. SBI’s market cap rose 10 per cent. Canara Bank and Indian Bank gained 8.3 per cent and 16.7 per cent, respectively. Bank of Baroda and Punjab National Bank also reported moderate gains.

The government expects the economy to benefit from lower GST rates, festive demand, and normal rainfall. RBI raised GDP growth for FY26 to 6.8 per cent. Economists anticipate further rate cuts after two reductions in early 2025, supporting the banking sector.

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