Domestic equities closed flat to positive as investors booked partial profits after early gains. Banking and IT supported indices while FMCG and Energy dragged.
🌇 Evening Market Overview — 7 October 2025
Indian equity markets ended Monday’s session on a subdued note, with benchmarks paring early gains amid mixed global signals and sectoral rotation. The Nifty 50 closed slightly higher at 23 810.55 (+0.19%), while the Sensex added 145 points to finish at 78 340.72. The broader market remained range-bound with mid-caps showing select strength in auto and capital-goods names.
Market breadth stayed balanced as buyers emerged on every dip but profit-booking was visible near recent highs. Analysts expect the indices to trade sideways with a positive bias ahead of major Q2 results from IT and banking heavyweights this week.
🌍 Global Market Summary
🗽 US Markets
US indices were mixed overnight. The Dow Jones fell 0.18% to 38 190, the S&P 500 was flat at 5 195, while the Nasdaq added 0.27% to 16 284. Investors remained cautious ahead of US CPI data due later this week.
💶 European Markets
Europe ended on a positive note with the FTSE 100 up 0.31%, the DAX adding 0.42%, and the CAC 40 gaining 0.35%. Easing bond yields and steady energy prices supported sentiment.
🌏 Asian Markets
Earlier in the day, Asian markets closed mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.44% to 39 320, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.22%. The Shanghai Composite inched up 0.15% as investors anticipated new stimulus from Beijing.
🇮🇳 Indian Market Wrap — Nifty, Sensex & Bank Nifty Closing Highlights
Nifty 50: 23 810.55 (+45.10 points / +0.19%) Sensex: 78 340.72 (+145.62 points / +0.18%) Bank Nifty: 51 680.45 (+160.15 points / +0.31%)
Strong buying interest was seen in private banks and IT shares, while FMCG and energy stocks witnessed profit-booking. Mid- and small-caps traded with mild gains as investors remained selective ahead of corporate earnings.
📊 Sectoral Performance Snapshot
- Nifty Bank: +0.31% — Led by HDFC Bank and Axis Bank buying.
- Nifty IT: +0.42% — Infosys and TCS rose ahead of Q2 earnings.
- Nifty Auto: +0.25% — Maruti and Tata Motors supported sentiment.
- Nifty FMCG: -0.40% — Profit-taking in HUL and Nestlé India.
- Nifty Energy: -0.28% — Reliance saw minor correction after recent gains.
Market experts say the next trigger will be the start of IT earnings season on Thursday, with Infosys and TCS expected to set the tone for the rest of October.
Mid-Post Thumbnail — 7 Oct 2025 Market Summary
💰 FII/DII Activity — Institutional Flow Data
According to NSE provisional data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers worth ₹1,045.32 crore on 7 October 2025, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) sold equities worth ₹428.75 crore. Continued FII buying momentum helped offset domestic profit-booking pressure.
Analysts note that India continues to attract global funds as the country remains the fastest-growing major economy, with healthy corporate earnings and stable inflation supporting investor confidence.
📈 Top Gainers & Losers — 7 Oct 2025
🏆 Top Gainers
- Infosys: ₹1,665.45 (+2.12%) — Ahead of Q2 results; strong deal pipeline supports sentiment.
- HDFC Bank: ₹1,669.70 (+1.52%) — Continued traction in retail and SME loan growth.
- TCS: ₹4,255.30 (+1.20%) — Buying ahead of quarterly earnings on Thursday.
- ICICI Bank: ₹1,256.80 (+1.18%) — Broader banking strength supports stock.
- Maruti Suzuki: ₹11,260.40 (+0.95%) — Festive demand optimism lifts auto sector.
📉 Top Losers
- Reliance Industries: ₹2,848.10 (-0.78%) — Minor correction after last week’s 5% rally.
- ITC: ₹450.90 (-0.72%) — FMCG sees mild profit-taking post strong Q1 performance.
- ONGC: ₹196.80 (-0.66%) — Pressure from declining crude prices.
- Nestlé India: ₹2,670.15 (-0.55%) — Sectoral rotation away from defensives.
- Power Grid: ₹312.40 (-0.42%) — Weakness in utilities continues.
⚙️ Technical Outlook — EMA & SuperTrend Levels
The Nifty 50 continues to trade above its short-term exponential moving averages (EMA), maintaining a bullish bias on a daily timeframe. However, intraday resistance is visible near 23,880, while support lies around 23,700.
- 20 EMA: 23,670
- 50 EMA: 23,420
- SuperTrend: Indicates “Buy” on daily chart above 23,600.
Bank Nifty remains supported by private lenders; holding above 51,500 will keep bullish momentum intact. Short-term resistance seen near 51,950.
- 20 EMA: 51,300
- SuperTrend: “Buy” signal valid above 51,200.
Overall, technical setup suggests consolidation with an upward bias. Traders should consider buying near supports and booking profits near resistance zones.
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❓ FAQs — Post-Market Insights
1️⃣ What was today’s market trend?
Markets closed marginally higher, supported by banking and IT buying. Sentiment was neutral to mildly bullish.
2️⃣ Which sectors led today’s gains?
Banking, IT, and Auto sectors outperformed, while FMCG and Energy saw mild profit booking.
3️⃣ What’s the near-term Nifty outlook?
Analysts expect Nifty to consolidate between 23,650–23,950 in the short term with positive bias. Sustained FII inflows remain supportive.
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