The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 136.63 points (0.17%) to close at 81,926.75 after a highly volatile session. During intraday trade, it climbed 519.44 points (0.63%) to hit 82,309.56. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty added 30.65 points (0.12%) to finish at 25,108.30.

Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and ICICI Bank emerged as top gainers. In contrast, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Trent, and Infosys saw mild declines due to profit booking.

Market experts said investor confidence stayed firm as domestic institutional investors (DIIs) increased their exposure. According to exchange data, DIIs bought ₹5,036.39 crore worth of equities on Monday, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold ₹313.77 crore.

Global cues also supported the rally. Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended higher, while markets in China and South Korea were closed for holidays. European markets traded mixed, and U.S. indices finished mostly positive. Meanwhile, Brent crude slipped 0.15% to $65.37 per barrel, easing inflation worries.

On Monday, the Sensex had jumped 582.95 points (0.72%) to 81,790.12, and the Nifty had surged 183.40 points (0.74%) to 25,077.65.

Overall, the stock markets advanced for the fourth day as strong banking performance, steady DII inflows, and positive global sentiment pushed benchmark indices higher.

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The Korea Exchange (KRX) reported that the index tracking securities firms’ stocks has nearly doubled in 2025. KOSPI benchmark rallied over 43 per cent. Retail investors joined the market to avoid missing out.

In September, the securities index rose 8.2 per cent, surpassing KOSPI’s 0.5 per cent gain. Daily turnover, including transactions on the NXT trading platform, reached 27 trillion won ($19.3 billion). Quarterly turnover increased 9.7 per cent to 26 trillion won.

Experts highlighted that foreign investment and an easing monetary cycle will further support growth. Market-friendly steps like treasury share reforms and tax policies are expected to boost brokerage earnings. Analysts predict daily turnover will reach 30 trillion won in 2025, rising to 43 trillion won by 2027, making securities firms a top-performing sector.

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• State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel were the biggest gainers. SBI’s market value jumped by Rs 35,953.25 crore, reaching Rs 7,95,910 crore.
• Bharti Airtel’s valuation increased by Rs 33,214.77 crore to Rs 11,18,952.64 crore, reflecting strong investor sentiment.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added Rs 12,952.75 crore, pushing its market cap to Rs 11,46,879.47 crore.
• LIC rose by Rs 12,460.25 crore to Rs 5,65,612.92 crore, while Infosys gained Rs 6,127.73 crore, reaching Rs 6,39,901.03 crore.
• HDFC Bank saw a small increase of Rs 230.31 crore, standing at Rs 14,84,816.26 crore.

On the other hand, ICICI Bank’s valuation fell by Rs 10,707.87 crore to Rs 10,01,654.46 crore. Bajaj Finance lost Rs 6,346.93 crore, and Hindustan Unilever declined by Rs 5,039.87 crore. By week-end, the most valued companies were HDFC Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, and LIC. Last week, top firms had gained Rs 1,06,250.95 crore, with Bajaj Finance being the major gainer, showing the BSE’s continued upward trend.

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PSU banks extended their rally, with the Nifty PSU Bank Index climbing more than 1 percent. Adani Group shares also surged after SEBI dismissed allegations by Hindenburg Research. Adani Enterprises rose 6 percent, while Adani Green, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, and AWL Agri Business jumped as much as 12 percent.

Technically, Nifty formed a bearish candle on the daily chart but with a long lower shadow, suggesting strong buying at lower levels. On the weekly frame, it created a bullish candle and maintained higher lows for three weeks.Analysts said GST rationalisation and upcoming festive demand could support consumption-driven sectors. Investors will now track US macro data and India’s manufacturing PMI for further market cues.

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The benchmark BSE Sensex opened over 300 points higher, while the NSE Nifty crossed the 25,000 mark in morning trade. Banking, IT, and metal stocks led the rally, supported by strong global cues and renewed buying interest from foreign institutional investors.

Analysts say the Fed’s dovish signals are improving risk appetite worldwide. Lower interest rates in the U.S. could encourage more capital inflows into emerging markets like India, making equities attractive relative to bonds. On the domestic front, stable macroeconomic indicators – including steady GST collections and easing crude oil prices – have also boosted investor confidence.

Sectors such as banking and financial services were among the top performers in early trading, with heavyweights like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Infosys contributing significantly to the Sensex gains. On the Nifty, metal stocks saw a sharp rebound on expectations of global demand recovery.

Market experts caution, however, that volatility may persist as investors continue to track U.S. inflation data and the Fed’s policy outlook. Domestically, quarterly earnings and government policy measures will play a key role in shaping near-term trends.

For now, the mood in Dalal Street remains upbeat, with traders eyeing further momentum if global liquidity conditions improve.

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