The Indian stock market witnessed a robust close on May 26, 2025, as both the benchmark indices surged sharply. The BSE Sensex rose by 455.37 points to end at 82,176.45, while the NSE Nifty crossed the key psychological mark of 25,000 to settle at 25,001.15, up 148 points. The day’s upward momentum was driven by strong buying in auto, FMCG, and technology sectors. The Nifty Bank also ended higher at 55,572, gaining 0.31%. Investor sentiment was bolstered by positive global cues and encouraging domestic developments, such as the early arrival of the southwest monsoon and a drop in bond yields.

Top Gainers Drive Market Momentum

Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC were among the top gainers of the day, providing a major push to the indices. These companies performed well amid expectations of increased consumer demand and stable quarterly earnings. Auto and FMCG stocks saw renewed buying interest, suggesting investor confidence in consumption-led growth. The positive momentum in tech stocks reflected strong global cues and a softening U.S. dollar. Overall, blue-chip stocks played a critical role in lifting market sentiment as they absorbed early morning volatility and led the afternoon rally.

Broader Market and Sectoral Trends

The overall market breadth was positive with 1,744 stocks advancing out of 2,969 traded on the NSE, while 1,152 declined and 73 remained unchanged. Notably, 53 stocks hit 52-week highs, and 126 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, highlighting bullish sentiment. Sectorally, containers and packaging stocks led with a remarkable 3.6% gain, followed by paper and plastics sectors with nearly 3% and 2.6% gains, respectively. Even niche segments like media, entertainment, and jewellery posted modest gains of around 1%, indicating diversified participation across sectors.

Some Laggards in an Otherwise Bullish Market

Despite the strong market performance, not all stocks shared the cheer. Eternal fell nearly 5%, emerging as the biggest loser of the day. Major names like Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sun Pharma, PowerGrid, and NTPC also ended in the red, reflecting investor caution in select sectors. The underperformance of pharma and PSU stocks weighed slightly on the overall sentiment, reminding traders of the need to remain cautious amid ongoing global uncertainties. However, these losses were largely offset by gains in consumer and tech counters.

Business Groups and Global Cues Provide Further Boost

Indian business groups also saw a rise in market capitalization, led by the Jaipuria Group with a sharp 9.31% increase, followed by the Essar Group at 6.05%. The Somany, Yash Birla, and Manipal groups also registered healthy gains, adding to the bullish undertone. Globally, news of the U.S. considering a delay in imposing EU tariffs and a fall in the dollar index gave confidence to traders. With corporate earnings surprising positively and macro indicators staying stable, the near-term outlook remains upbeat, though investors may continue watching for global trade negotiations and monsoon trends.

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Source : financialexpress.com