Stock Market Highlights: RIL helps Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day; benchmarks rise 6% in Samvat 2081
Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, October 20, 2025: BSE Sensex ended at 84,363.37 levels, up 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent.
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In Samvat 2081, benchmarks saw single digit returns. Nifty50 and BSE Sensex gained over 6 per cent.
Stock market close highlights on Monday, October 20, 2025: Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended gains for the fourth consecutive session on Monday led by banks, IT and Oil and gas shares.
That said, BSE Sensex ended at 84,363.37 levels, up 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent. Likewise, Nifty50 ended at 25,843.15, up 133.30 points or 0.52 per cent.
Meanwhile, in Samvat 2081, benchmarks saw single digit returns. Nifty50 and BSE Sensex gained over 6 per cent.
On the BSE, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv and Axis Bank were the top gainers while ICICI Bank, M&M and Eternal among the major laggards.
Similarly, on the NSE, Cipla, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries were the top gainers while ICICI Bank, M&M and JSW Steel were among the major laggards.
Broader indices, too, gained. Nifty Midcap 100 index closed 0.75 per cent higher, while Nifty SmallCap 100 index settled 0.46 per cent higher
Sectorally, Nifty PSU Bank was the top gainer, up 2.87 per cent. Nifty Auto was top loser, down 0.16 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fundamental View
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets began the week on an upbeat note and extended their upward momentum, largely supported by favorable domestic cues.
The market’s strength was underpinned by upbeat quarterly results from heavyweights such as Reliance, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, along with expectations of sustained foreign inflows amid improving global risk sentiment. Additionally, the recent moderation in U.S. Treasury yields and a softer dollar further lifted investor confidence.
-- View by Ajit Mishra, senior vice president for research at Religare Broking
-- View by Ajit Mishra, senior vice president for research at Religare Broking
3:53 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical View
Stock Market LIVE Updates: From a technical standpoint, Nifty’s breakout above 25,660 has now been sustained for the second consecutive session, turning that zone into a strong support base. The next resistance zone is seen around 26,000–26,300, where some profit-taking could emerge. As long as the index holds above 25,750, the bullish momentum is expected to continue. On the downside, 25,600 remains the Support zone, while a break below 25,500 could trigger mild consolidation toward 25,200.
-- View by Ponmudi R, chief executive officer of Enrich Money
-- View by Ponmudi R, chief executive officer of Enrich Money
3:39 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the Sensex constituents, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, and TCS wre the top gainers. ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Adani Ports, Power Grid, and Trent were the top laggards.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral indices show mixed trends
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the sectoral indices, Nifty PSU Bank, and Oil & Gas were the top gainers, up 2.87 per cent and 1.42 per cent, respectively. Nifty Bank, Energy, IT, Media, Pharma, Realty, and Healthcare also settled in red. On the contrary, Nifty Auto, Financial Services, FMCG, and Metal settled in red.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market
Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader markets, the NSE Nifty Midcap 100 index rose 0.75 per cent, while the NSE SmallCap 100 index rose 0.46 per cent.
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes in green
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex rose 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent to settle at 84,363.37.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles at 25,843
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,843.15, up by 133.3 points or 0.52 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: ECL framework to improve banks' overall credit culture: Indian Bank CEO
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Cipla rallies 4%, hits 52-week high; Choice Broking sees more upside
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Cipla hit a 52-week high at ₹1,640.65, as they rallied 4 per cent on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade. The stock price of the pharmaceutical company surpassed its previous high of ₹1,611.10 touched on November 6, 2024. The stock had hit a record high of ₹1,702 on October 9, 2024.
Cipla informed the stock exchanges that a meeting of the board of directors of the company will be held on October 30, 2025 inter-alia to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. READ MORE
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Samvat 2082: When is Muhurat Trading 2025? Check date, time, key details
Stock Market LIVE Updates: This year, the Muhurat trading session is scheduled for October 21, running from 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM, with a pre-opening window from 01:30 PM to 01:45 PM, as outlined in the latest exchange announcements. The cut-off time for position limits and collateral value, as well as the trade modification window, will close at 2:55 PM. All trades executed during this special session will result in regular settlement obligations, just like any normal trading day. READ MORE
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First Published: Oct 20 2025 | 7:52 AM IST