The Indian stock market ended Tuesday on a positive note. After a day of mixed trading, the market turned up as the Sensex rose 320 points, while the Nifty 50 closed at 25,175.40. The day’s mood shifted quickly after the announcement of the India-EU free trade agreement.
It wasn’t a smooth ride, though. The market moved in waves, with investors keeping an eye on corporate earnings and global risks. Still, the headline numbers show a clear rise in sentiment.
Market Performance: Broad-Based Gains Across Indices
The market strength wasn’t limited to just the Sensex and Nifty 50. Mid-cap and small-cap indices also ended in positive territory.
Here are the key market numbers:
- Sensex: 81,857.48 (up 320 points or 0.39%)
- Nifty 50: 25,175.40 (up 127 points or 0.51%)
- Nifty Midcap 150: up 0.53%
- Nifty Smallcap 250: up 0.20%
The overall market cap also saw a notable rise, crossing ₹453.7 lakh crore, up from ₹451.6 lakh crore in the previous session. This means investors gained over ₹2 lakh crore in a single session.
Main News: Why Did the Indian Stock Market Rise Today?
The biggest trigger for the day was the India-EU free trade agreement announcement. This news lifted market sentiment and gave investors a reason to stay bullish.
However, the market did not ignore the other factors. There was still pressure from FII selling, ongoing geopolitical concerns, and mixed Q3 earnings.
In short, the market rose, but the mood remained cautious. Investors were also waiting for bigger events, like the Union Budget 2026, which could set the direction for the coming weeks.
Company & Sector Highlights
The day’s gains were broad-based, but certain sectors led the rally.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers
- Adani Enterprises: up 5.30%
- Axis Bank: up 5.09%
- JSW Steel: up 4.55%
Top Nifty 50 Losers
- Mahindra & Mahindra: down 4.25%
- Asian Paints: down 2.80%
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: down 2.58%
Sector Performance
Some sectors rose strongly, while others fell due to concerns about competition after the India-EU FTA.
- Strong gainers:
- Nifty Metal: up 3.07%
- Nifty Bank: up 1.25%
- PSU Bank: up 1.76%
- Private Bank: up 1%
- Nifty Metal: up 3.07%
- Decliners:
- Nifty Auto: down 0.93%
- FMCG: down 0.60%
- Consumer Durables: down 0.59%
- Nifty Media: down 1.44%
- Nifty Auto: down 0.93%
What Was the Trading Mood Like Today?
Volume was high, especially in certain stocks. The most active counters included:
- Tata Silver ETF: 75 crore shares
- Vodafone Idea: 56.6 crore shares
- Tata Gold ETF: 26.12 crore shares
On the BSE, the breadth was tilted slightly towards declines:
- Stocks advancing: over 1,900
- Stocks declining: over 2,300
52-Week Highs and Lows
Today also saw a large number of stocks hitting yearly highs and lows.
- 52-week highs: 80 stocks
- 52-week lows: 663 stocks
Some names that hit highs included Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, Hindalco, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Vedanta.
Stocks hitting lows included ITC, Cipla, Dixon Technologies, Havells India, Indian Hotels, Suzlon Energy, Tube Investments of India.
Summary
The Indian stock market ended Tuesday with decent gains. The Sensex rose 320 points, and the Nifty 50 closed at 25,175.40. The key driver was the India-EU free trade agreement, which boosted investor sentiment.
However, the market remained cautious due to FII selling, geopolitical concerns, and mixed earnings. Midcaps and smallcaps also ended higher, but the breadth favored declines.
Overall, it was a day of cautious optimism, with investors waiting for the next major event – the Union Budget 2026.
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