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Summary:

The Indian stock market experienced a positive day on Monday, October 20, 2025, continuing its winning streak for the fourth consecutive day. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices closed higher, fueled by strong buying in Reliance Industries and sustained foreign fund inflows. A global market rally also contributed to the positive sentiment. While most sectors saw gains, some stocks like ICICI Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra lagged. The market is looking forward to the special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday for Diwali.

News Article:

Indian Markets Soar for Fourth Straight Day Amid Global Rally, Reliance Boost

Mumbai, October 20, 2025 – Indian equity markets continued their upward trajectory on Monday, closing higher for the fourth consecutive session, driven by robust buying in Reliance Industries and continued support from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 411.18 points (0.49%) to close at 84,363.37, while the NSE Nifty surged 133.30 points (0.52%) to finish at 25,843.15.

The rally was largely fueled by Reliance Industries, which climbed 3.52% after announcing a strong 9.6% year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter. This positive performance was attributed to gains in its retail and telecom businesses, coupled with a recovery in its oil-to-chemicals segment.

Other notable gainers included Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, and Bharti Airtel. However, some stocks like ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Adani Ports and Power Grid bucked the trend and ended lower.

The positive sentiment was further bolstered by a rally in global markets, with Asian markets like South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng all closing higher. European markets were also trading positively, following gains in U.S. markets on Friday.

FIIs remained net buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹308.98 crore on Friday. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also contributed to the buying pressure, acquiring stocks worth ₹1,526.61 crore.

“The Indian market extended its upward march on Monday, carrying forward the festive rally ahead of the Diwali Muhurat trading session,” said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

Traders are now looking forward to the special Muhurat trading session scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Stock exchanges BSE and NSE will hold a special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday. The market will remain closed for regular trading on Tuesday, but a special trading window will be open for one hour.

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