On October 17, 2025, Indian equity markets closed with strong gains as the Nifty 50 extended its rally, reflecting confidence across key sectors. The session was marked by robust movements in financials and banking, while individual stocks showed significant swings on both the upside and downside, creating dynamic opportunities for traders and investors.
The Nifty 50 index ended the day at 25,709.85, up 124.55 points (0.49%) from the previous close. The day’s trading range was between 25,508.60 (low) and 25,781.50 (high), with the market opening at 25,546.85.
Sectoral indices demonstrated the following moves:
Nifty Next 50: Closed at 69,356.05, down 97.15 points (-0.14%)
Nifty Fin Service: Closed at 27,538.60, up 157.40 points (0.57%)
Nifty Bank: Finished at 57,713.35, up 290.80 points (0.51%)
Financial and banking stocks led the uptrend with significant participation, while the Next 50 index witnessed mild profit-booking.
Top Gainers: Stocks with Noteworthy Rising Momentum
Five stocks stood out with stellar gains by market close:
Symbol
LTP
Change
% Change
Volume (Lakhs)
Value (₹ Cr)
GUJRAFFIA
64.62
10.77
20.00
3.77
2.40
NURECA
290.91
48.48
20.00
8.45
24.00
PRITI
77.73
12.95
19.99
2.51
1.88
HYBRIDFIN
23.81
2.80
13.33
27.13
6.64
SHAREINDIA
202.11
23.47
13.14
274.84
535.17
Strong buying was seen particularly in GUJRAFFIA, NURECA, and SHAREINDIA, all of which posted double-digit percentage gains with high trading volumes, reflecting both investor optimism and sectoral momentum.
Top Losers: Stocks with Steep Declines
Several stocks experienced significant declines during the session:
Symbol
LTP
Change
% Change
Volume (Lakhs)
Value (₹ Cr)
DTIL
146.32
-36.59
-20.00
3.05
4.64
3IINFO-RE
1.48
-0.37
-20.00
6.75
0.11
DVL
294.25
-73.55
-20.00
14.12
43.28
MCLOUD
59.49
-12.56
-17.43
90.16
57.37
ABCOTS
381.10
-47.30
-11.04
0.43
1.74
Sharp declines in DTIL, 3IINFO-RE, and DVL, all hitting a -20% daily loss, suggest targeted selling or negative sectoral events affecting these counters. MCLOUD also experienced heavy volume selling.
Market Insights & Outlook
The trading session underscores rising momentum in financial services, banking, and select small-to-midcap segments, while major losers highlight the inherent volatility in certain pockets. The robust moves seen in both gainers and losers call for strategic allocation and careful market tracking heading into the next session.
Conclusion: October 17, 2025 (Market Close)
Indian equities ended on a bullish note with the Nifty 50 gaining by nearly half a percent. While banking and financial stocks fueled the rally, dramatic moves in individual stock counters shaped the day’s market character. The session sets a positive tone with opportunities for careful stock-picking in a mixed, but overall upbeat, market environment.