On Friday, September 12, 2025, Indian stock markets continued their upward trajectory, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 both closing higher.
Market Performance
тАв BSE Sensex rose by 356 points, closing at 81,904.70, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains. я┐╝
тАв NSE Nifty50 ended above the 25,100 mark, extending its winning streak to eight days. я┐╝
Sectoral Highlights
тАв IT Sector led the rally, with Infosys surging 2% following its announcement of a $2.04 billion share buyback. я┐╝
тАв Auto, Pharma, Metal, and Telecom sectors gained 0.5тАУ1%. я┐╝
тАв FMCG, Media, PSU Bank, and Realty sectors ended lower. я┐╝
Notable Stock Movements
тАв Bajaj Finance rallied 3.41% to тВ╣1,003.20, reaching a new 52-week high. я┐╝
тАв Dr. ReddyтАЩs Laboratories rose 1% to тВ╣1,316.40. я┐╝
тАв Hindustan Unilever fell 1.57% to тВ╣2,580.30, underperforming its peers. я┐╝
Market Drivers
тАв U.S. Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations: Softer U.S. labor market data increased the likelihood of upcoming rate cuts, boosting investor sentiment. я┐╝
тАв India-U.S. Trade Relations: Signs of progress in trade negotiations added to optimism. я┐╝
тАв SEBIтАЩs Crackdown on Speculative Trading: Regulatory measures to curb excessive speculation led to a тВ╣1.75 lakh crore loss in market capitalization for BSE and NSE-listed stocks. я┐╝
Currency Update
тАв Indian Rupee closed 17 paise higher at тВ╣88.27 per U.S. dollar. я┐╝
Overall, the marketтАЩs positive momentum was supported by favorable global cues and domestic developments, despite regulatory challenges.
