Indian Stock Market Sees Gains: Sensex Climbs 256 Points, Nifty Crosses 25,100

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — Indian equity benchmarks extended their upward trajectory on Monday, closing in the green for the fourth consecutive session. The strong performance can be attributed to positive global sentiment, bolstered by favorable US jobs data and renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade discussions scheduled to take place in London.

Key Market Figures

On Monday, the S&P BSE Sensex rose by 256.22 points, or 0.31%, ending the day at 82,445.21. The Nifty50 witnessed a gain of 100.15 points, or 0.40%, finishing at 25,103.20. During the day, the Sensex reached an intraday high of 82,669.

In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices also posted significant gains, closing up 1.13% and 1.57%, respectively.

Sector Performance

The sectoral performance was largely positive, with all major sectors showing gains except for Realty. The Nifty PSU Bank was the standout performer, climbing by 1.52%. Substantial contributions came from state-owned banks such as Bank of India, Maharashtra Bank, and Indian Bank. Other sectors, including Nifty Oil & Gas, Private Banks, IT, and Energy, also saw increases of over 1%.

Among the 30 stocks constituting the Sensex, 23 experienced gains, led by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Axis Bank, with increases of up to 3.2%. In contrast, stocks like ICICI Bank, Titan, and Tata Steel were among the few laggards on the index.

Investor Sentiment and Future Outlook

Market experts attribute the bullish sentiment to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) supportive monetary policies, which include a recent cut in rates and increased liquidity measures. These steps have bolstered investor confidence, particularly in the midcap sector. The impact of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) inflows further supports renewed momentum in large-cap stocks.

Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President of Research at Religare Broking Ltd, provided insights that while the uptrend aligns with market expectations, the mixed performance from some heavyweight stocks, chiefly in the private banking sector, has moderated overall momentum. He advises a cautious approach, emphasizing selective stock picking during periods of consolidation.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Limited, echoed similar sentiments, noting that the favorable macroeconomic indicators and RBI’s measures have significantly improved market liquidity, especially for midcap stocks.

Volatility and Market Activity

Despite the bullish close, the India VIX, which measures market volatility, rose by 0.43%, settling at 14.69. This indicates an underlying caution among investors regarding potential market fluctuations.

Summary

As the Indian stock market enters a crucial phase of growth, the positive results stemming from effective monetary policy, global sentiment, and strong sector performance provide a foundation for potential continued gains. Investors are encouraged to remain vigilant, especially in selecting stocks that present a favorable risk-to-reward scenario.

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