The 2025 Muhurat Trading session saw benchmark indices close marginally higher, marking a positive start to Samvat 2082. Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys emerged as top gainers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and ICICI Bank led the losers. Investors focused on quality stocks amid festive optimism and global market support.
Samvat 2082 Begins with Optimism: Muhurat Trading Sees Mixed Moves Across Sectors
India’s stock market welcomed the new financial year with the traditional Muhurat Trading session on October 21, 2025. The one-hour symbolic trading window, held during Diwali, saw benchmark indices close in the green, reflecting investor optimism and festive sentiment.
Market Overview
The BSE Sensex rose 62.97 points (0.07%) to close at 84,426.34.
The NSE Nifty50 gained 25.45 points (0.10%), ending at 25,868.60, after hitting a 52-week high of 25,934.35 during the session.
Top Gainers
Cipla: +1.58% — Led the rally on strong pharma outlook.
Bajaj Finserv: +1.18% — Benefited from festive demand in financial services.
Infosys: +0.69% — IT sector saw renewed buying interest.
JSW Steel: +0.68% — Supported by infrastructure growth expectations.
Grasim Industries: +0.67% — Positive sentiment around manufacturing and textiles.