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Oct-17-2025

Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains for third consecutive day on Friday, driven by strong gains in Banking and FMCG stocks. Markets made a negative start due to weakness in IT stocks, which dampened traders’ sentiments. However, markets turned positive and traded higher throughout day, as investors took support from steady foreign fund inflows and encouraging corporate earnings reports.

Some of the important factors in trade:

Foreign fund inflows: Traders took some support as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of shares worth Rs 997.29 crore. 

India in active dialogue for FTAs with nations including US, Oman, EU: Traders took some encouragement as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India has implemented a number of free trade agreements with developed nations and is in active dialogue for such pacts with nations including the US, Oman, and the EU. 

India, Brazil agree to expand scope of existing trade pact between India-Mercosur bloc: Sentiments remained upbeat as Commerce ministry has stated that India and Brazil have agreed to expand the scope of existing preferential trade pact between New Delhi and four South American nation bloc Mercosur to boost economic ties.

Global front: European markets were trading in red, while Asian markets ended mostly in red as heightened concerns over U.S. banks' loan portfolios added to worries about the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and escalating Sino-U.S. trade tensions.

The BSE Sensex ended at 83952.19, up by 484.53 points or 0.58% after trading in a range of 83206.08 and 84172.24. There were 16 stocks advancing against 14 stocks declining on the index. (Provisional)

The broader indices ended in red; the BSE Mid cap index was down by 0.43%, while Small cap index down by 0.49%. (Provisional)

The top gaining sectoral indices on the BSE were Consumer Durables up by 1.48%, FMCG up by 1.19%, Auto up by 0.59%, Healthcare up by 0.50% and Bankex up by 0.48%, while IT down by 1.59%, Metal down by 0.87%, Basic Materials down by 0.72%, TECK down by 0.57% and Industrials down by 0.44% were the top losing indices on BSE. (Provisional)

The top gainers on the Sensex were Asian Paints up by 4.18%, Mahindra & Mahindra up by 2.61%, Bharti Airtel up by 2.37%, Hindustan Unilever up by 1.70% and ITC up by 1.58%. On the flip side, Infosys down by 2.17%, HCL Technologies down by 1.97%, Eternal down by 1.58%, Tata Steel down by 1.47% and Tech Mahindra down by 1.16% were the top losers. (Provisional)

Meanwhile, India and Australia have discussed ways to enhance cooperation and promote dialogue in the field of energy efficiency and enabling technologies. India and Australia held the 5th Meeting of the India-Australia Energy Dialogue in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Commonwealth Government of Australia.

The power ministry said recognising the role of green hydrogen, both the countries reaffirmed commitment to being reliable and trusted trading partners for energy resources, and recognised the importance of diversified, secure, and resilient supply chains. 

The discussions covered aspects of global transition to net zero emissions, practical cooperation and promoting dialogue in the field of energy efficiency and enabling technologies. The ministers also underlined that the India-Australia partnership continues to play a pivotal role in advancing secure, robust, and sustainable energy systems in the Indo-Pacific region.

The CNX Nifty ended at 25709.85, up by 124.55 points or 0.49% after trading in a range of 25508.60 and 25781.50. There were 29 stocks advancing against 21 stocks declining on the index. (Provisional)

The top gainers on Nifty were Asian Paints up by 4.07%, Mahindra & Mahindra up by 2.43%, Max Healthcare up by 2.33%, Bharti Airtel up by 2.27% and ITC up by 1.73%. On the flip side, Wipro down by 5.09%, Infosys down by 2.07%, HCL Technologies down by 1.90%, Eternal down by 1.49% and Tech Mahindra down by 1.11% were the top losers. (Provisional)

European markets were trading lower; Germany’s DAX lost 519.59 points or 2.14% to 23,752.60, UK’s FTSE 100 decreased 125.63 points or 1.33% to 9,310.46 and France’s CAC fell 62.89 points or 0.77% to 8,125.70.

Asian markets ended down on Friday tracking Wall Street’s overnight fall as bad loans at two US regional banks Zions Bancorporation and Western Alliance heightened concerns about the credit market. Market sentiments were also dented by heightened US-China trade frictions and reports that the US may impose up to 500% tariffs on China over rare earth limits and Russian oil. Japanese shares fell, while the yen extended its gains after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo hinted at a possible October rate hike. Meanwhile, Seoul shares ended flat as negotiations between South Korea and the United States over a $350 billion investment fund entered a decisive phase.

Asian Indices

Last Trade            

Change in Points

Change in %      

Shanghai Composite

3,839.76

-76.47

-1.99

Hang Seng

25,232.00

-656.51

-2.60

Jakarta Composite

7,915.66

-209.10

-2.64

KLSE Composite

1,607.18

-5.11

-0.32

Nikkei 225

47,555.00

-722.74

-1.52

Straits Times

4,328.93

-27.27

-0.63

KOSPI Composite

3,748.89

0.52

0.01

Taiwan Weighted

27,302.37

-345.50

-1.27
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