Markets shine bright as Samvat 2081 ends with 6pc gains; Nifty, Sensex poised for festive rally

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 20, 2025

Indian equity markets wrapped up Samvat 2081 on a buoyant note, setting the stage for a spirited start to the new trading year. The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed above their one-year highs on Monday, capping off a year that saw resilience amid global and domestic headwinds.

The Nifty 50 delivered a 6 per cent gain during Samvat 2081, while its one-year return stood at 3.58 per cent. The BSE Sensex mirrored this performance with a 3.19 per cent annual rise and nearly 6 per cent growth through the trading year. Both indices are now hovering close to their all-time highs — Nifty at 25,840 and Sensex at 84,363 — achieved in September 2024.

Banking stocks powered the rally, with the Nifty Bank index touching a new peak and the Nifty PSU Bank emerging as the top sectoral performer. The Nifty Bank index advanced 12 per cent, while Nifty Auto gained 16 per cent and Nifty Metal climbed 9 per cent. On the downside, Nifty IT, Energy, Realty, FMCG, and Pharma indices ended in the red.

Among the standout performers were Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, Bharat Electronics, and InterGlobe Aviation, each delivering returns between 45 and 55 per cent.

Investor activity remained robust through the year, with 433 Indian companies raising a record ₹2.9 lakh crore via equity and debt routes — up from ₹2.53 lakh crore in Samvat 2080.

Markets now turn their focus to Muhurat Trading — the auspicious one-hour Diwali session ushering in Samvat 2082 — scheduled for October 21 between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm.