Synopsis : Indian equity markets opened the week on a high, with Sensex rising over 440 points and Nifty inching closer to the 25,000 milestone. Gains were led by auto, IT, and metal stocks, while select financials like HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank lagged.
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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex Climbs 450 Points, Nifty Eyes 25,000 Amid Broad-Based Buying
Indian markets remained upbeat on Monday, May 26, 2025, with strong buying interest across sectors boosting investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex rose 442 points to reach 82,166, while the NSE Nifty50 jumped 136 points to 24,989, reflecting a 0.55% gain in early trade.
The rally was largely driven by positive momentum in auto, IT, and metal stocks, even as a few heavyweights in the banking space underperformed.
Top Gainers and Losers:
Top Gainers (Sensex):
M&M, Tata Motors, Nestle India, HCLTech, and Bajaj Finserv led the charge with strong gains.
Top Laggards:
Eternal (Zomato), Kotak Mahindra Bank, and HDFC Bank faced selling pressure, capping index gains.
Sectoral & Broader Market Snapshot:
Nifty Auto: Up 1.19%
Nifty IT: Up 0.94%
Nifty Metal: Up 0.62%
All sectoral indices were in the green, indicating broad-based participation.
Broader Market Performance:
Nifty MidCap: Up 0.56%
Nifty SmallCap: Up 0.38%
Stocks in Focus:
NTPC, Ashok Leyland, JSW Steel, Glenmark Pharma, Havells India, and Info Edge were active on the bourses today.
IPO Buzz:
Aegis Vopak Terminals IPO and Schloss Bangalore IPO open for subscription today.
Unified Data-Tech Solutions IPO (SME) enters its final day for subscription.
Disclaimer : This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investors are advised to conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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