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Informist, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

 

By Akash Mandal

 

MUMBAI – The benchmark equity indices extended their winning run to the fourth straight session Monday at the start of a week that will be truncated because of Diwali celebrations. The Nifty 50 started the session above the 25900 mark, the first time it had hit that level since October 2024, but later retreated a little as early gains in heavyweight stock HDFC Bank were pared.

 

The 50-stock index ended the session at 25843.15 points, up 133.30 points or 0.5%. The index rose to 25926.20 points at its intraday high in early trade. The BSE Sensex closed at 84363.37 points, up 411.18 points or 0.5%.

 

Reliance Industries ended nearly 4% higher and was the biggest contributor to the rise in the 50-stock index after the company's September quarter top line beat analysts' estimates and most of its segments, barring the oil and gas vertical, saw on-year growth during the quarter. Many broking firms retained their "buy" or equivalent rating on the stock after the earnings primarily on the back of strong growth in its retail and digital services businesses.

 

Most banking and financial services stocks such as Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India rose 2-3% and were among the top gainers in the Nifty 50. Pharmaceutical majors Cipla and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories were also in the mix and ended 4% and 2% higher, respectively. On the other hand, ICICI Bank closed over 3% lower and was the worst hit in the 50-stock index after brokerages pointed out that the bank had missed estimates on some fronts such as pre-provisioning operating profit and credit growth, despite its top line for the September quarter surpassing the consensus view.

 

The broader market indices ended under 1% higher, with the mid-cap indices outperforming their small-cap peers. Barring those pertaining to automobiles, consumer durables, metals, and financial services, all sectoral indices gained. The Nifty PSU Bank was the top gainer, ending 3% higher, after robust earnings led to a surge in Central Bank of India, Bank of India, and Punjab & Sind Bank. These banks, which have reported their earnings in the past three days, gained 4-5%.

 

Other banking stocks such as AU Small Finance Bank, RBL Bank, Federal Bank, and IDFC First Bank also gained 7-9% and were among the top gainers in the session after they reported their September quarter results Saturday. In fact, Federal Bank notched an all-time high of INR 229.90 during the session. All these banks reported robust on-year earnings growth for the September quarter alongside improving asset quality and optimism regarding loan growth.

 

Though RBL Bank's profits fell on year, the stock rose to its highest level since February 2020 after United Arab Emirates-based Emirates NBD Bank said it will buy majority stake in the bank, which is expected to improve the bank's growth trajectory and strengthen its balance sheet. Emkay Global Financial Services said in a report that the transaction should boost RBL's net worth to INR 450 billion, from about INR 160 billion currently, and the bank's Common Equity Tier 1 capital to 39% from 13.5%.

 

Among other stocks, CEAT surged over 13% to an all-time high of INR 4,236 after the tyre-maker's profit and revenue both rose on year and beat analysts' view. The stock closed 13% higher. On the other hand, Tejas Networks ended over 8% lower after the company's losses widened on year for the September quarter despite revenue growth, as growth in expenses outpaced sales growth. UTI Asset Management Co. declined 4%, recovering after falling 10% at its lowest, after its net profit missed the Street's view. 

 

Dixon Technologies (India) fell nearly 4?ter its bottom line missed estimates when excluding other income of over INR 4 billion. 

 

* Of the Nifty 50 stocks, 34 rose and 16 fell
* Of the Sensex stocks, 20 rose and 10 fell

* On the NSE, 1,844 stocks rose, 1,244 fell, and 106 were unchanged

* On the BSE, 2,541 stocks rose, 1,729 fell, and 207 were unchanged

* Nifty PSU Bank: up 2.9%; Nifty Oil & Gas: up 1.4%; Nifty Auto: down 0.2%

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BSE                                                NSE

Sensex: 84363.37, up 411.18 points or 0.5%         Nifty 50: 25843.15, up 133.30 points or 0.5%

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S&P BSE Sensitive Index	Nifty 50
Lifetime High: 85978.25 (Sept. 27, 2024)	: Lifetime High: 26277.35 (Sept. 27, 2024)
Record Close High: 85836.12 (Sept. 26, 2024)	: Record Close High: 26216.05 (Sept. 26, 2024)
2025 1st day close: 78507.41 (Jan. 1)	: 2025 1st day close: 23742.90 (Jan. 1)
2025 Closing High: 84363.37 (Oct. 20)	: 2025 Closing High: 25843.15 (Oct. 20)
2025 Closing Low: 72989.93 (Mar. 4)	: 2025 Closing Low: 22082.65 (Mar. 4)
2025 High (intraday): 84656.56 (Oct. 20)	: 2025 High (intraday): 25926.20 (Oct. 20)
2025 Low (intraday): 71425.01 (Apr. 7)	: 2025 Low (intraday): 21743.65 (Apr. 7)
2024 1st day close: 72271.94 (Jan. 1)	: 2024 1st day close: 21741.90 (Jan. 1)
2024 Closing High: 85836.12 (Sept. 26)	: 2024 Closing High: 26216.05 (Sept. 26)
2024 Closing Low: 70370.55 (Jan. 23)	: 2024 Closing Low: 21238.80 (Jan. 23)
2024 High (intraday): 85978.25 (Sep. 27)	: 2024 High (intraday): 26277.35 (Sept. 27)
2024 Low (intraday): 70001.60 (Jan. 24)	: 2024 Low (intraday): 21137.20 (Jan. 24)
2023 1st day close: 61167.79 (Jan. 2)	: 2023 1st day close: 18197.45 (Jan. 2)
2023 Closing High: 72410.38 (Dec. 28)	: 2023 Closing High: 21778.70 (Dec. 28)
2023 Closing Low: 59288.35 (Feb. 27)	: 2023 Closing Low: 17311.80 (Oct. 17)
2023 High (intraday): 72484.34 (Dec. 28)	: 2023 High (intraday): 21801.45 (Dec. 28)
2023 Low (intraday): 58699.20 (Jan. 30)	: 2023 Low (intraday): 17098.55 (Jan. 17)
2022 1st day close: 59183.22 (Jan. 3)	: 2022 1st day close: 17625.70 (Jan. 3)
2022 Closing High: 63284.19 (Dec. 1)	: 2022 Closing High: 18812.50 (Dec. 1)
2022 Closing Low: 51360.42 (Jun. 17)	: 2022 Closing Low: 15293.50 (Jun. 17)
2022 High (intraday): 63583.07 (Dec. 1)	: 2022 High (intraday): 18887.60 (Dec. 1)
2022 Low (intraday): 50921.22 (Jun. 17)	: 2022 Low (intraday): 15183.40 (Jun. 17)
2021 Closing High: 61305.95 (Oct. 14)	: 2021 Closing High: 18338.55 (Oct. 14)
2021 Closing Low: 46285.77 (Jan. 29)	: 2021 Closing Low: 13634.60 (Jan. 29)
2021 High (intraday): 61353.25 (Oct. 14)	: 2021 High (intraday): 18350.75 (Oct. 14)
2021 Low (intraday): 46160.46 (Jan. 29)	: 2021 Low (intraday): 13596.75 (Jan. 29)
2020 Closing High: 47751.33 (Dec. 31)	: 2020 Closing High: 13981.95 (Dec. 30)
2020 Closing Low: 25981.24 (Mar. 23)	: 2020 Closing Low: 7610.25 (Mar. 23)
2020 High (intraday): 47896.97 (Dec. 31)	: 2020 High (intraday): 14024.85 (Dec. 31)
2020 Low (intraday): 25638.90 (Mar. 24)	: 2020 Low (intraday): 7511.10 (Mar. 24)
2019 High (intraday): 41809.96 (Dec. 20)	: 2019 High (intraday): 12293.90 (Dec. 20)
2019 Low (intraday): 35287.16 (Feb. 19)	: 2019 Low (intraday): 10583.65 (Jan. 29)
2018 High (intraday): 38938.91(Aug. 28))	: 2018 High(intraday): 11760.20 (Aug. 28)
2018 Low (intraday): 32483.8 (Mar. 23)	: 2018 Low (intraday): 9951.9 (Mar. 23)
2017 High (intraday): 34005.37 (Dec. 26)	: 2017 High(intraday): 10515.10 (Dec. 26)

 

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