Indian Markets Celebrate Diwali With Strong Gains: Sensex Jumps 661 Points, Nifty Reaches 25,901

Oct 20, 2025 01:43 pm CST

Indian stock markets welcomed Diwali with impressive gains as the Sensex rose by 661 points (0.8%) to 84,614 and Nifty climbed 191 points (0.74%) to 25,901 in Monday's early trade. Banking stocks led the rally with Bank Nifty touching a fresh record high, while FIIs and DIIs continued their buying streak. Analysts recommend a cautious "buy-on-dips" approach amid current market volatility.