Below is a concise outlook for India’s stock market on 07 October 2025. The tables summarise key indices, top gainers/losers and other statistics. Narrative prose (below the tables) offers insight into market movements, global cues, key stocks and corporate developments, and provides a view on what to watch for tomorrow.
Key indices (closing levels)
| Index/sector | Close | Change (pts) | Change (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex (BSE) | 81,926.75 | +136.63 | +0.17% | 4th straight daily gain; profit‑booking capped upside |
| Nifty 50 (NSE) | 25,108.30 | +30.65 | +0.12% | Most sectors ended mixed; energy, oil & gas, pharma, telecom and consumer durables outperformed |
| Nifty Bank | 56,250 (approx.) | +0.24% | +0.24% | Supported by gains in Jio Financial Services and select banks |
| BSE Midcap | 48,070 (approx.) | +0.45% | +0.45% | Midcaps maintained momentum |
| BSE Smallcap | 36,910 (approx.) | -0.15% | –0.15% | Slight under‑performance amid profit‑taking |
Top gainers and losers (Nifty components)
| Gainers | Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Jio Financial Services | +1.42% | Momentum after RBI reforms; positive sentiment around financial services expansion |
| Bharti Airtel | +1.35% | Continued strength in telecom; optimism around 5G adoption |
| HCL Technologies | +1.26% | Gains after announcing a research tie‑up with MIT Media Lab; positive view on digital transformation |
| Bajaj Auto | +1.23% | Robust sales outlook ahead of festive season |
| Eicher Motors | +1.13% | Earnings optimism; sustained demand for premium motorcycles |
| Losers | Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank | –2.04% | Profit‑booking post recent rally; caution ahead of results |
| Tata Motors | –2.04% | Pressure from profit‑booking after strong gains; concerns over global EV demand |
| Trent Ltd | –1.93% | Correction after multi‑session rally in retail stocks |
| Tata Consumer Products | –1.59% | Selling in FMCG stocks amid valuations concerns |
| Hindalco Industries | –1.25% | Weaker aluminium prices and global metal sentiment |
Other market statistics
| Item | Value/Note |
|---|---|
| Most active stocks (volume) | Vodafone Idea (~145 crore shares), YES Bank (~12 crore), Tata Mutual Fund Gold ETF (~8 crore) |
| Stocks up >10% | 21 companies (e.g., Indraprastha Medical Corporation, Orbit Exports, etc.) |
| Total BSE stocks traded | About 4,322 |
| New 52‑week highs/lows | 175 highs, 130 lows |
| Institutional flows | Mixed; moderate foreign inflows balanced by domestic mutual‑fund profit‑booking |
Market movements and sentiment
- Domestic factors – Equities extended their winning streak for a fourth session. Investors were buoyed by expectations of strong September‑quarter earnings, festive demand and the prospect of GST 2.0 reforms. Intra‑day gains were sharper but profit‑taking set in when the World Bank cut India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5% and raised concerns over global headwinds. Energy, oil & gas, pharma and telecom sectors outperformed, while FMCG and PSU banks faced selling pressure. Broader indices showed stock‑specific action: midcaps gained, but smallcaps declined slightly as investors trimmed positions after a sharp rally.
- Global cues – The U.S. market’s AI‑fueled rally cooled as uncertainty grew over a potential federal government shutdown; U.S. futures edged down. Still, optimism persisted around Fed rate cuts and strong corporate earnings. Wall Street closed mixed on Monday (S&P 500 +0.36%, Nasdaq +0.71%, Dow –0.14%). Asian markets were mixed too: Japan’s Nikkei gained ~0.67% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped ~0.67%. Crude oil prices hovered near $87 per barrel as investors awaited clues on supply.
- Corporate updates – PNC Infratech received appointed dates from NHAI to begin work on two road projects. HCL Technologies signed a strategic partnership with MIT Media Lab for AI research. Zydus Lifesciences obtained Health Canada approval for a thyroid drug, and Aster DM Healthcare got regulatory clearance for its merger with Quality Care India. Brigade Enterprises entered a ₹1,000 crore joint development project in Chennai. LTIMindtree secured a multi‑year digital‑transformation contract with a global entertainment company. Coal India inked a pact with Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation for critical minerals. Nibe, SPML Infra, and Fabtech Technologies won fresh orders. Tourism Finance Corporation signed a term sheet to acquire Cosmea Investment Holdco. Dilip Buildcon received a letter of acceptance for a 100 MW solar project.
- Stocks to watch – Financial services firms (Jio Financial Services, Bajaj Finance), telecom major Bharti Airtel, IT stocks (HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree) and select auto players (Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors) could see continued momentum due to positive corporate news and festive demand. On the flip side, investors may watch Axis Bank, Tata Motors and Trent for potential bounce‑backs as valuations adjust.
Outlook for tomorrow (08 Oct 2025)
- Traders anticipate consolidation after four straight sessions of gains; volatility may rise as participants await U.S. Federal Reserve speakers and global economic data.
- Technical analysts expect the Nifty 50 to trade in a 24,950–25,300 range. Sustained close above 25,200 could open the door for 25,400, while dips toward 24,950–25,000 may attract buying.
- Focus will remain on domestic Q2 corporate earnings and management commentaries. Stocks with strong quarterly updates are likely to outperform.
- Global cues (U.S. government shutdown developments, Fed commentary and oil price movements) will continue to influence sentiment. Investors should remain selective and maintain a stock‑specific approach given the mixed sectoral performance and high valuations.
