The Indian stock market kicked off the day with strong momentum as Nifty surged past the 25,200 mark and Sensex gained over 260 points, showing continued investor optimism across most sectors. The upbeat mood in the market comes despite selective sectoral weakness and notable movements in specific stocks.

Key Benchmarks in Green

The Nifty 50 index soared above the 25,200 level, a key psychological mark, reflecting bullish sentiment across large-cap counters. Meanwhile, the Sensex rose by 260 points, driven by gains in heavyweights and widespread buying in key sectors.

Most sectoral indices were trading in the green, with particular strength observed in oil & gas, metal, auto, energy, and realty stocks. The oil & gas sector led the rally, registering a nearly 2% gain, supported by firm prices and renewed investor interest.

Sectoral Performance Snapshot

While the broader market remains strong, sectoral performance is showing interesting patterns:

Oil & Gas stocks are up nearly 2%, emerging as top performers in today’s session.
Metal, Auto, Energy, and Realty sectors have gained around 0.5% each, contributing to the broader rally.
FMCG, Consumer Durables, and PSU Banks are the only laggards, with mild profit booking dragging these indices slightly into the red.

The BSE Midcap index is up by 0.3%, while the Smallcap index gained 0.5%, indicating a positive trend even among mid and small-cap stocks. This points to broader participation in the ongoing market uptrend, which is generally a healthy sign for sustained momentum.

Most Active Stocks on NSE

Among the most traded and actively watched stocks today on the NSE were:

Reliance Power
Bharti Airtel
BSE Limited
United Spirits
RattanIndia Enterprises

These counters saw high volumes and price movements, suggesting strong interest from both institutional and retail investors.

Rekha Jhunjhunwala Offloads Stake in Nazara Tech

A key development in today’s session was news that Rekha Jhunjhunwala has sold a part of her stake in Nazara Technologies. This move caught the attention of many in the market, given the Jhunjhunwala family’s legacy and deep involvement in equity markets.

Though the exact reasons for the sale were not disclosed, the transaction stirred up activity in the Nazara Tech counter, leading to high trading volumes and price volatility.

This stake sale may influence short-term sentiment around Nazara Technologies, though the company remains fundamentally strong in the gaming and digital entertainment space.

Market Sentiment and Outlook

The overall mood in the market is upbeat. With Nifty crossing 25,200 and Sensex notching up 260 points, investor sentiment seems to be guided by strong fundamentals, sector rotation, and optimism over corporate earnings and economic resilience.

The market breadth is positive, and buying interest is being seen across mid and small caps too, which reflects a broader confidence beyond just blue-chip stocks.

Despite some pressure on FMCG and PSU bank names, the dominance of green across most sectoral indices suggests the market is well-positioned for a continued rally, at least in the near term.