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Sensex Rallies 315 Points, Nifty Closes Above 23,100; Auto, Banking Stocks Lead
- •Indian equity markets closed higher on Friday, September 25, with Sensex gaining 315 points and Nifty rising 77 points to settle above 23,100.
- •The Sensex closed at 73,895.74, up 0.43%, while the Nifty settled at 23,140.50, gaining 0.34%.
- •Auto and banking stocks were key drivers of the market gains, with Axis Bank surging 2.82% and Mahindra & Mahindra gaining 2.24%.
- •Sectorally, Nifty Auto index advanced 0.92%, Nifty Realty gained 0.82%, and Nifty Bank was up 0.42%.
- •Elevated crude oil prices, with Brent above $105 and WTI around $93-$94, remain a concern for India due to potential inflationary pressures and increased import bills.
Key Questions Answered
On Friday, September 25, 2026, the domestic equity markets ended higher, with the Sensex rising 315.20 points to close at 73,895.74 and the Nifty gaining 77.40 points to settle above the 23,100 mark at 23,140.50.
The market rally was primarily supported by buying in auto, banking, and select heavyweight stocks. On the Sensex, Axis Bank surged 2.82%, Mahindra & Mahindra gained 2.24%, and Asian Paints advanced 1.93%, while sectorally the Nifty Auto index rose 0.92% and Nifty Bank increased by 0.42%.
Market sentiment remained sensitive to global developments, particularly crude oil prices, as Brent crude traded above $105 per barrel and WTI crude hovered around $93-$94. These elevated oil prices raise concerns of increased inflationary pressures and a higher import bill for India.
