Synopsis : Indian stock markets surged on Thursday amid strong stock-specific momentum during the Q2 earnings season. Auto, banking, and realty shares led the rally, while IT stocks remained under slight pressure.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | October 16, 2025 — Indian equities opened on a strong note on Thursday, boosted by positive sentiment around Q2 corporate earnings and sector-specific gains.
At 11 AM, the BSE Sensex traded at 83,061, up 456.27 points (0.55%), while the Nifty50 climbed 133.95 points (0.53%) to 25,457.
In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index rose 0.23%, while the Nifty SmallCap index outperformed, gaining 0.56%. Market breadth was firmly positive, with buying seen in auto, banking, and realty counters.
Among the top Sensex gainers were Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, M&M, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech. On the losing side, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma faced mild selling pressure.
Sectorally, the Nifty Auto and Nifty Private Bank indices led with gains of 0.8% each, followed by Nifty Realty, up 0.6%. The Nifty IT index was the only one in the red, down 0.14%, as profit-booking hit tech stocks after recent gains.
Buzzing Stocks:
Axis Bank shares surged nearly 3% after reporting its Q2FY26 results. Despite a 26.4% YoY drop in net profit to ₹5,089.6 crore, the bank’s net interest income (NII) increased 1.9% to ₹13,744.6 crore, signaling stable operational performance.
HDFC Life fell 4% after posting a modest 3% YoY rise in Q2 profit to ₹448.3 crore, supported by a 13.6% increase in net premium income to ₹18,871.2 crore.
Market experts believe the ongoing Q2 earnings season will drive near-term trends, while global cues and geopolitical developments continue to influence investor sentiment.
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