Synopsis : Indian markets surged sharply on Wednesday, driven by strong global cues and renewed optimism around a potential US Fed rate cut in December 2025.
Broad-based buying pushed Bank Nifty to a fresh all-time high, with metals, PSU banks, and financials leading the rally.
Indian benchmark indices staged a powerful rally on Wednesday as upbeat global sentiment and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut fuelled investor confidence. With risk appetite improving sharply, both frontline and broader indices surged in early trade.
By 11 AM, the BSE Sensex stood at 85,293.62, up 706.61 points (0.84%), while the Nifty50 climbed to 26,112, gaining 228 points (0.88%).
Broader Markets Outperform
The positive sentiment spilled into mid- and small-cap segments:
Nifty MidCap jumped 1.1%
Nifty SmallCap surged 1.2%
This indicates renewed participation from retail and institutional investors alike.
Global Tailwinds Support Sentiment
Global markets have stayed buoyant for the third straight day, as traders speculate that the US Federal Reserve may announce a rate cut in December 2025. This expectation helped drive buying across risk assets and supported domestic momentum.
Top Gainers
A long list of heavyweights powered the rally:
Tata Motors PV
Trent
Adani Ports
Tata Steel
Reliance Industries
L&T
Ultratech Cement
Infosys
Maruti Suzuki
ICICI Bank
Tech Mahindra
These stocks rose sharply, reflecting strong sectoral breadth and investor conviction.
On the downside, Bharti Airtel, HUL, and TCS were the only counters trading in the red.
Bank Nifty Hits Historic Peak
A major highlight of the session was the Nifty Bank index, which scaled a fresh record high of 59,497.75, rising over 1%. Strong financials and improving credit growth outlook boosted momentum.
Sectoral Performance
The rally was widespread, led by:
Nifty Metal (+1.69%)
Nifty PSU Bank (+1.75%)
Nifty Private Bank (+1%)
Nifty Financial Services (solid traction)
The combination of banking dominance and metal strength pushed markets firmly into the green, signalling bullish sentiment ahead of month-end expiry.
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