Winning Bizness Desk
Mumbai.On October 20, 2025, Indian stock markets showed strong gains as investors celebrated Diwali with optimism. Sensex climbed 411 points to close at 84,363.37, while Nifty gained 133 points to end at 25,843. The bullish trend was driven by buying in government-owned banks, major private sector companies, and key industrial sectors. Market participants reacted positively to both domestic and global cues, reflecting festive sentiment among investors.
Sensex Movers: Reliance Leads Gains
Out of the 30 stocks on the Sensex, 19 ended higher while 11 saw declines. Reliance Industries topped the gainers with a 3.5 percent rise. Bajaj Finserv and Axis Bank followed with increases of 2.6 percent and 2 percent respectively. The broader market also saw positive movements, indicating a strong buying interest across multiple sectors.
Sector Performance: Government Banks and Oil Stocks Rally
The PSU bank sector on the NSE rose nearly 3 percent, showing strong support from investors. The oil and gas sector also increased by 1.5 percent. IT, media, pharma, and private bank sectors witnessed gains of around 1 percent. On the other hand, auto, FMCG, and metal sectors experienced slight declines. Overall, the market reflected selective buying across high-performing sectors.
BSE and Nifty Midcap, Smallcap Trends
BSE midcap and smallcap indices also advanced, indicating positive sentiment beyond large-cap stocks. The BSE midcap index rose by 319 points to 46,680, while the smallcap index added 315 points to close at 53,356. Key Nifty gainers included Cipla, which surged 4.15 percent, followed by Reliance and Bajaj Finserv, showing strong investor interest in blue-chip and mid-sized companies.
Global Markets Support Domestic Rally
Asian markets closed higher, providing further support to Indian equities. Japan’s Nikkei rose 1,603.35 points to 49,185.50, South Korea’s KOSPI gained 65.80 points to 3,814.69, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index added 611.73 points to 25,858.83. Shanghai Composite increased by 24.14 points to 3,863.89. US markets also showed mixed but mostly positive trends, with Dow Jones up 238 points and Nasdaq gaining 117 points, boosting global investor sentiment.
Foreign Investors and DII Activity
On the last trading day of the previous week, October 17, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) remained net buyers. FPI purchased shares worth ₹1,526.61 crore while DII bought ₹308.98 crore. During the trading session, DIIs bought shares worth ₹16,860.39 crore and sold ₹15,333.78 crore. FPIs bought ₹14,505.27 crore and sold ₹14,196.29 crore, indicating strong domestic and foreign investor participation.
Previous Market Trends Confirm Uptrend
On October 17, 2025, markets had already shown strong performance. Sensex increased by 484 points to close at 83,952, while Nifty rose 124 points to 25,709. This trend continued into the Diwali trading session, suggesting that investor confidence remained robust amid global cues and domestic economic optimism.
Market Summary Pointers
1. Sensex rose 411 points to 84,363; Nifty gained 133 points to 25,843 on Diwali.
2. Reliance, Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank were top Sensex gainers.
3. PSU banks surged nearly 3 percent; oil and gas sector up 1.5 percent.
4. Auto, FMCG, and metal sectors saw minor declines.
5. BSE midcap and smallcap indices also recorded strong gains.
6. Asian markets and US indices supported domestic market rally.
7. FPI and DII remained net buyers, showing investor optimism.
