Indian equity markets ended today’s session on a firm note, supported by positive global cues and selective buying across heavyweight stocks. Both benchmark indices — the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 — opened higher, held most of their gains through the day, and closed in positive territory, reflecting steady investor confidence.
Market Overview
The BSE Sensex opened at 82,906.83, tracking optimism from overseas markets. The index moved steadily upward, touching an intraday high of 83,486.15, while the day’s low remained near the opening level at 82,906.83, indicating limited selling pressure. By the close, the Sensex ended higher than its previous close of 82,814.71, supported mainly by gains in banking, auto, and consumer stocks.
On the other hand, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at around 25,678.40. Buying interest pushed the index to an intraday high near 25,771.45, while the low stayed above key support levels during early trade. Nifty traded above 25,700 for most of the session and closed in the green, signaling broad-based participation across sectors.
Sector Performance
Financials and private banks led the rally, benefiting from stable macro signals and continued institutional interest. Auto stocks also performed well, driven by demand optimism. FMCG shares provided additional support, while IT, energy, and select pharma stocks saw mild profit booking, limiting sharper upside.
Top Gainers
- Bajaj Auto Ltd — Led the gains among auto stocks on strong buying interest
- Eicher Motors Ltd — Advanced on positive sector sentiment
- HDFC Bank Ltd — Provided major support to benchmark indices
- Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Asian Paints Ltd — Gained on defensive buying
The strong performance of these stocks highlighted healthy participation across both cyclical and defensive segments.
Top Losers
- Infosys Ltd — Faced profit booking in the IT space
- Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) — Weighed down by energy sector weakness
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd — Ended lower after recent gains
- Kwality Walls India Ltd — Declined amid mixed consumer sentiment
Outlook
Market experts remain cautiously optimistic. While the positive close reflects improving sentiment, analysts warn that upside may moderate near key resistance levels unless fresh triggers emerge. Global cues, policy developments, and upcoming macro data are expected to guide near-term market direction.Overall, today’s session reinforced a steady but selective bullish tone in Indian equities.
-Mihir vaishnav
