Market extends gains in fourth week, first time in 2025

Indian equity markets began the new Samvat year on a strong note, with benchmarks touching fresh 52-week highs and extending gains for the fourth consecutive week in 2025. Optimism over a possible India–US trade deal, steady FII inflows, and encouraging Q2FY26 results supported sentiment. The BSE Sensex climbed 259.69 points (0.30%) to close at 84,211.88, while the Nifty50 gained 85.3 points (0.33%) to finish at 25,795.15.

Large caps ended marginally higher, led by Vodafone Idea, Hindalco, Shriram Finance, Infosys, Indus Towers, and Cummins India, which rose 5–10%. Among laggards were ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Shree Cements, Adani Ports, and Hindustan Unilever. The BSE Midcap Index advanced 0.5%, driven by gains in IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and CRISIL, while small caps added 1%, led by Bhageria Industries, DCB Bank, and Shipping Corporation of India.

Sectorally, IT gained 3%, PSU Bank 2%, Metal 1.5%, and Oil & Gas 1%, while FMCG and Auto fell 0.5% each. Reliance Industries, TCS, and Infosys added the most in market value, while ICICI Bank and HUL declined. FIIs turned net buyers at ₹342.74 crore, and DIIs bought ₹5,945.31 crore. The rupee appreciated 12 paise, closing at 87.85 per dollar.