Nifty and Sensex Surge: Energy Sector Faces Headwinds as Cables Lead Gains
Indian stock markets closed positively on October 27, with Nifty 50 up 0.69% at 25,973.60 and BSE Sensex rising 0.70% to 84,802.17. Cables sector led gains at 8.28%, while Energy sector plummeted 19.04%. Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank were in focus due to corporate announcements and results. Market breadth was slightly negative with 2,360 declining stocks versus 2,301 advancing.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on October 27, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering significant gains. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,973.60, up 178.45 points or 0.69% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 84,802.17, marking a rise of 590.29 points or 0.70%.
Sectoral Performance
The day's trading session witnessed a mixed performance across sectors:
| Top Performing Sectors | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Cables | 8.28% |
| Engineering Services | 2.07% |
| Top Losing Sectors | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Energy | -19.04% |
| Commercial Services | -9.98% |
| Financial Services | -7.19% |
| Textiles | -6.37% |
| Beverages | -5.91% |
The Cables sector emerged as the top performer, while the Energy sector faced significant headwinds.
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Reliance Industries
- Executed a block trade of approximately 353,149 shares at Rs. 1,480.80 per share.
- Announced plans to invest $12-15 billion in AI infrastructure.
- Incorporated Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL) as a joint venture with Meta.
Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Reported quarterly results with 4% YoY growth in net interest income.
- Faced net interest margin compression of 11 basis points QoQ.
- Received mixed reactions from brokerages.
ICICI Bank
- Reported Q3-2025 profit after tax of ₹11,792 crore, up 14.8% YoY.
- Announced re-appointments of Executive Directors Sandeep Batra and Rakesh Jha.
Infosys
- Declared an interim dividend of Rs 23 per equity share for fiscal 2026.
Hindalco Industries
- Shares reached a record high of Rs 836.20 on BSE.
- Benefited from rallying global copper and aluminium prices.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
- Outlined financial projections and strategic targets.
- Reported quarterly net profit of 13.47 billion rupees, up from 12.55 billion rupees YoY.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was slightly negative:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total | 4,661 |
| Positive | 2,301 |
| Negative | 2,360 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock markets ended the day on a positive note, with both Nifty 50 and Sensex posting gains. While the Cables and Engineering Services sectors outperformed, the Energy sector faced significant pressure. Key stocks like Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank remained in focus due to their corporate announcements and financial results.
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