Indian Stock Market Weekly Research Report: 20th October-24th October, 2025 | Scrolls

by KarNivesh | 25 October, 2025

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The Indian stock market had a lively and eventful week! The Nifty 50 and Sensex started strong with a six-day winning streak, boosted by festive Diwali cheer, strong corporate earnings, and global positivity. However, by Friday, some investors decided to book profits, ending the rally slightly lower. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,795.15, and the Sensex settled at 84,211.88. Even with this mild dip, the overall mood stayed optimistic as both indices remained near record highs.

Nifty 50 index performance during the trading week of October 20-24, 2025, showing a six-day rally followed by profit booking on Friday.

Market Highlights

During the week, the market showed two clear phases — a steady rise early on and mild correction at the end. Banking stocks stole the show as the Bank Nifty hit new all-time highs, powered by strong quarterly results and heavy buying from domestic institutional investors (DIIs), who poured in about ₹5,945 crores. This strong local investor support kept market confidence intact despite global uncertainties.

The IT sector also performed well, with companies like Coforge reporting an impressive 86% profit growth, while giants like Infosys and TCS maintained steady momentum. On the other hand, FMCG stocks struggled slightly, as companies like Hindustan Unilever (HUL) faced short-term challenges due to recent GST changes, though recovery is expected soon.

Economic and Global Updates

India’s economic picture remained healthy and encouraging. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 5.50%, showing a balanced approach between growth and inflation. The country’s GDP growth forecast was revised upward to 6.8%, supported by strong consumer spending and government investment. Meanwhile, inflation dropped sharply — CPI at 1.54% and WPI at 0.13% — marking one of the lowest levels in recent years.

Global markets also helped lift investor sentiment. The US and Asian stock markets moved up due to easing trade tensions and strong corporate results. Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a record high, and US indices like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq showed steady gains. However, trade negotiations between the US and China, and between India and the US, remained key talking points that influenced global and local investor moods.

Other Market Segments

In the IPO market, October saw several exciting listings. LG Electronics India impressed with a 48% listing gain, while Tata Capital and Canara HSBC Life Insurance also completed their offerings successfully. The SME IPO segment stayed active, showing that investor interest in smaller, high-growth companies remains strong.

The rupee stayed mostly stable around ₹87.8–₹88 per US dollar, while the bond market remained calm with steady yields. Gold and crude oil prices softened slightly during the week due to global factors.

Outlook Ahead

As the markets head into the final quarter of 2025, the outlook remains positive. With strong GDP growth, low inflation, and robust corporate earnings, India continues to shine among emerging markets. Banking and IT are expected to stay in focus, while investors keep an eye on trade negotiations and upcoming RBI decisions.

Overall, this week reflected India’s market strength — resilient, growing, and full of investor confidence.