Weekly market update, Oct 17, 2025

Indian equity markets ended the week with gains buoyed by broad based optimism stemming from stronger global cues, easing crude oil prices, and a rebound in the rupee from recent lows. Investor sentiment was further lifted by signs of improvement in U.S.-China trade relations and a steady start to the earnings season by the domestic companies. On weekly basis, Key benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gained by 1.76% and 1.68%, respectively. The broader market indices, the BSE Midcap ended flat, and BSE Smallcap declined by 0.63%. The sectoral indices ended on a mixed note, with FMCG and Consumption rising the most, while IT and Media saw the steepest fall.

Looking ahead, Analysts expect that equity market investors would track global trends, foreign fund movement and quarterly earnings in the coming holiday-shortened week. Market participants will first react to the quarterly earnings from heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, which are likely to set the tone for the broader market. Globally, developments around the proposed US tariffs on China, along with movements in crude oil prices and currency, will remain crucial in shaping global risk appetite and investor sentiment. Stock exchanges BSE and NSE will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The symbolic trading session will be held between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm.

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