Mumbai: Indian stock markets began October with a firm uptrend in the benchmark indices, even as broader segments displayed mixed results on 1 October 2025. The Nifty 50 logged a strong gain, but select stocks in other indices experienced sharp volatility.
Nifty 50 Hits New Highs
The Nifty 50 index advanced 168.85 points, or 0.69%, closing at 24,781.20. The day’s trading saw the index open at 24,620.55, hitting a high of 24,786.10 and a low of 24,605.95, reflecting persistent bullish sentiment among investors.
Sectoral Movers: Nifty Bank and Financials Outperform
Among sectors, the Nifty Bank index rallied 678.80 points (1.24%) to end at 55,314.65, while the Nifty Financial Services index soared 348.10 points (1.34%), finishing at 26,370.20. Positive cues in banking and financial sectors highlighted continued confidence in economic growth and healthy corporate earnings trends.
Mid- and Small-Cap Divergence: Major Gainers and Losers
Contrary to large-cap strength, the Nifty Next 50 slipped by 111.20 points (–0.16%), closing at 67,733.95. Key underperformers included METAL (–6.53%), BRNL (–6.39%), MOGOLD (–6.31%), MTEDUCARE (–5.31%) and OSIAHYPER (–5.02%), all recording substantial declines.
On the upside, individual small and midcap counters saw remarkable rallies. ATLANTAA jumped 20%, GSLSU surged 17.49%, DSSL climbed 16.29%, AAATECH gained 15.69%, and RACGEAR soared 14.59%. DSSL notched an impressive turnover, with a value of ₹103.03 crores, and RACGEAR at ₹77.33 crores, indicating strong trading interest.
Market Breadth and Volatility
Despite Nifty’s upmove, the broader market witnessed mixed momentum, with several stocks witnessing steep declines amid select pockets of strength. Elevated volumes in top gainers and losers reflected heightened trading activity and sector-specific volatility.
Conclusion: 1 October 2025
The Indian equity market kicked off October with robust strength in the Nifty 50 and banking stocks, even as broader market moves were mixed, marked by high volatility and sharp divergences among mid- and small-cap shares. Investors will watch for macroeconomic cues, liquidity trends, and sector-specific developments as the month progresses.
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