Markets Surge at Midday: Nifty and Sensex Both Up Over 0.75%
Indian stock markets display strong positive momentum at midday on October 27, 2025. Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have gained 0.79% and 0.84% respectively. Cables and Engineering Services sectors lead gains, while Energy and Commercial Services face pressure. Buzzing stocks include Reliance Industries, planning major AI investments, SBI expanding its workforce, and ICICI Bank reporting strong Q3 results. The market shows a bullish trend with key stocks making strategic moves and posting positive financial outcomes.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets are showing strong positive momentum as we reach the midday mark on October 27, 2025. Both the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have posted significant gains, reflecting a bullish sentiment among investors.
Key Market Indicators
| Index | Current Price | Previous Close | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,998.30 | 25,795.15 | 203.15 | 0.79% |
| BSE Sensex | 84,915.73 | 84,211.88 | 703.85 | 0.84% |
Last updated: 27/10/2025 12:00:20
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Cables (Avg. Per Change: 7.70%)
- Engineering Services (Avg. Per Change: 2.80%)
Top Losing Sectors
- Energy (Avg. Per Change: -18.95%)
- Commercial Services (Avg. Per Change: -15.80%)
- Media (Avg. Per Change: -10.94%)
- Leisure Services (Avg. Per Change: -10.94%)
- Textiles (Avg. Per Change: -10.58%)
Buzzing Stocks
Reliance Industries Ltd
- A block trade of approximately 353,149 shares was executed at Rs. 1,480.80 per share, totaling Rs. 52.29 crores.
- The company plans to invest $12-15 billion in AI infrastructure, including a 1-gigawatt datacenter.
- Reliance incorporated a joint venture with Meta for enterprise AI services.
- Morgan Stanley projects potential $30 billion valuation for the AI vertical by 2027.
State Bank of India Ltd
- Plans to hire about 3,500 officers to strengthen operations and service delivery.
- Total recruitment target of 18,000 across all categories for the current financial year.
- Aims to increase women workforce from 27% to 30% within five years.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
- Q3 Results: Net interest income grew 4% YoY to Rs 7,311 crore.
- Net profit declined 2.7% to Rs 3,253 crore due to higher provisions.
- Loan growth of 16% YoY, but faced net interest margin compression.
ICICI Bank Ltd
- Q3 Results: Profit after tax up 14.8% YoY to Rs 11,792 crore.
- Net interest income increased 9.1% to Rs 20,371 crore.
- Domestic loan portfolio expanded 15.1% YoY.
Hindalco Industries Ltd
- Shares reached a record high of Rs 836.20 on BSE.
- Stock has gained over 40% year-to-date.
- Surge driven by rally in global copper and aluminium prices.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
- Q3 Results: Net profit rose to Rs 13.47 billion, beating estimates.
- Revenue increased to Rs 88.28 billion.
- EBITDA margin compressed to 22.77% from 25.83% YoY.
Conclusion
The Indian markets are showing strong performance at midday, with both Nifty and Sensex posting gains of over 0.75%. While sectors like Cables and Engineering Services lead the gains, Energy and Commercial Services face significant pressure. Key stocks like Reliance Industries, SBI, and ICICI Bank continue to make headlines with their strategic moves and financial results.
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