📰 Market Overview — 10 October 2025
The Indian stock market closed flat to mildly negative on Friday, tracking cautious global cues ahead of the U.S. inflation data release. After a positive start, the Nifty 50 and Sensex erased early gains amid profit booking in IT and energy stocks, while banking and auto counters provided support.
Broader indices outperformed, with Midcap and Smallcap indices gaining nearly 0.4% each. The volatility index (India VIX) rose slightly, indicating near-term caution among traders.
💹 Closing Highlights
- Nifty 50: 24,185 (▼18 points | -0.07%)
- Sensex: 79,155 (▼65 points | -0.08%)
- Bank Nifty: 52,510 (+20 points | +0.04%)
- Nifty Midcap 100: +0.42%
- Nifty Smallcap 100: +0.37%
🏦 Sectoral Performance
- Banking: Positive — HDFC Bank and Axis Bank supported the index.
- IT: Weak — Infosys and TCS faced selling pressure post-results.
- Energy: Mixed — Reliance stayed range-bound; ONGC saw mild profit booking.
- Auto: Positive — Maruti and Tata Motors gained on festive demand expectations.
- FMCG: Flat — defensive buying limited losses.
🏆 Top Gainers & Losers
| Top Gainers | Change (%) | Top Losers | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | +1.6% | Infosys | -2.1% |
| ICICI Bank | +1.2% | TCS | -1.8% |
| Maruti Suzuki | +1.0% | ONGC | -1.3% |
| Tata Motors | +0.9% | Reliance | -0.8% |
| Axis Bank | +0.7% | Coal India | -0.5% |
📈 Technical Analysis — Nifty, Sensex & Bank Nifty
The Nifty 50 formed a small-bodied candle on the daily chart, indicating indecision among traders near resistance levels. It continues to hold above its 20-day EMA (24,050), showing short-term trend stability.
- Support Levels: 24,050 / 23,980
- Resistance Levels: 24,250 / 24,350
- Momentum Indicator RSI: Neutral at 57
- SuperTrend: Still in Buy Mode
Mid-Post Thumbnail — Evening Market Trends Visual
📊 FII & DII Activity — 10 October 2025
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): +₹1,250 crore (Net Buy)
- Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): -₹740 crore (Net Sell)
The strong FII inflow reflects renewed confidence in Indian markets ahead of quarterly results, while domestic investors took profits in select midcaps.
💼 Key Market Drivers
- US CPI Data: Awaited later tonight; global risk sentiment cautious.
- Corporate Earnings: IT and banking Q2 results remain key triggers.
- Oil Prices: Brent near $84 supports inflation stability.
💡 Expert View
Analysts expect the Nifty to stay range-bound between 24,000–24,300 next week. A decisive breakout above 24,350 could open the way toward 24,600, while a close below 24,000 may trigger short-term profit booking.
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🧭 Conclusion
Indian markets ended the week with limited movement, reflecting cautious global sentiment. However, broader market resilience and continued FII inflows remain positive indicators for medium-term investors. As Q2 earnings season continues, stock-specific action is expected to dominate next week’s trade.
❓ FAQs — 10 October 2025 Market Closing
1. How did the market close today?
The Nifty and Sensex ended flat, dragged by IT and energy stocks, while banks and autos supported the market.
2. Which sectors led today’s performance?
Banking and auto stocks performed well, while IT saw profit booking post-earnings.
3. What’s the near-term outlook?
Market likely to remain range-bound before Q2 earnings and US inflation data releases.
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