On October 20, 2025 — in the early afternoon session — the Indian stock market continued its upward momentum, led by robust gains in major indices and strong performances in several high-volume stocks. At 13:43 IST, the market’s overall sentiment was bullish, reflected in Nifty’s notable rise and exceptional activity among both top gainers and losers.
Nifty 50 Index Update
| Index | Level | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,873.05 | 163.20 | 0.63% |
| Nifty Next 50 | 69,535.60 | 179.55 | 0.26% |
| Nifty Fin Serv | 27,580.00 | 41.40 | 0.15% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,215.05 | 501.70 | 0.87% |
| Nifty Midcap | 26,482.00 | 152.55 | 0.58% |
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Nifty 50 opened at 25,824.60, hit a high of 25,926.20, and a low of 25,788.50, indicating a consistent upward trajectory.
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Financial and banking stocks provided significant support, with Nifty Bank surging by 0.87%.
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPTRU-RE1 | 8.87 | -5.92 | -40.03 | 0.70 | 0.06 |
| 3IINFO-RE | 1.30 | -0.21 | -13.91 | 4.00 | 0.05 |
| AVANTEL | 172.41 | -18.19 | -9.54 | 161.59 | 271.12 |
| MASKINVEST | 204.48 | -19.07 | -8.53 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| TEJASNET | 539.50 | -50.20 | -8.51 | 35.12 | 191.37 |
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CAPTRU-RE1 was the steepest decliner with a 40% plunge.
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High trading in AVANTEL and TEJASNET marked these as stocks under significant pressure from either negative triggers or heavy profit booking.
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3IINFO-RE and MASKINVEST also faced sharp declines, emphasizing selective weakness in small/mid-cap themes.
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMBHAAV | 8.38 | 1.26 | 17.70 | 23.01 | 1.93 |
| SOUTHBANK | 38.25 | 5.60 | 17.15 | 2,132.70 | 796.78 |
| GSLSU | 105.75 | 14.61 | 16.03 | 20.50 | 20.92 |
| INDORAMA | 69.29 | 8.99 | 14.91 | 38.06 | 26.17 |
| DTIL | 169.15 | 21.33 | 14.43 | 3.85 | 6.51 |
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SOUTHBANK dominated both volume and value, surging over 17% amidst heavy trading.
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SAMBHAAV, GSLSU, and INDORAMA all saw double-digit percentage surge, indicating strong buy-side participation and possible stock-specific news/catalysts.
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DTIL rounded off the gainers’ list with impressive upward movement on solid volumes.
Conclusion: Indian Stock Market
As of early afternoon on October 20, 2025, Indian equity markets demonstrated remarkable breadth in high surges, especially in financial, mid-cap, and select high-beta stocks. The market’s positivity, highlighted by Nifty 50’s strength and substantial action in both gainers and losers, signals healthy investor appetite as the trading day progresses.
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