Mumbai, October 21, 2025 — Indian equity markets ushered in the new Samvat year 2082 on an upbeat note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opening higher during the special Muhurat trading session held on the occasion of Diwali, symbolising prosperity and new beginnings.
In the one-hour symbolic trading window, the BSE Sensex rose by 186.07 points, or 0.22%, to close at 84,549.44, while the NSE Nifty gained 53.40 points, or 0.21%, to finish at 25,896.55. The gains were fuelled largely by investor optimism in banking and IT stocks, along with supportive global cues.
Key Gainers and Laggards
Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Infosys, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Power Grid Corporation — reflecting strength across diverse sectors.
However, not all stocks followed the rally. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and Titan were among the laggards, registering minor declines during the session.
Broader Markets and Sectoral Performance
The broader market mirrored the upbeat sentiment, with the BSE MidCap index advancing 162.73 points (0.35%) and the SmallCap index surging 511.25 points (0.96%).
All major sectoral indices traded in the green, led by Industrials, Information Technology, and Services. The widespread gains highlighted broad-based investor confidence heading into the new trading year.
Global Cues Remain Supportive
Positive sentiment was also buoyed by strong cues from global markets. In Asia, Shanghai Composite climbed 1.36%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 0.77%, South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.24%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.15%.
U.S. markets had also ended in the green on Monday, adding to the bullish tone for Indian equities.
Auspicious Start to Samvat 2082
Muhurat trading — a time-honoured Diwali ritual on the Indian stock exchanges — is seen as a symbolic and auspicious opportunity to make fresh investments for long-term gains. Traditionally, it reflects optimism for the year ahead in business and financial markets.
This year’s positive start reflects market participants’ confidence in India’s economic resilience, corporate earnings outlook, and global positioning amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
As investors begin Samvat 2082 with optimism, analysts suggest the year ahead may bring volatility, but also opportunities. Sectors such as infrastructure, banking, green energy, and technology are likely to remain in focus, while global macroeconomic trends will continue to shape the course of Indian markets.
The upbeat start to Samvat 2082 during the Muhurat trading session sets a hopeful tone for Indian investors, who are looking to capitalise on both domestic growth and global recovery in the months ahead.
