Indian stock markets ended 2025 with a robust rally on Wednesday, as key indices recorded healthy gains in the year’s final trading session. The BSE Sensex jumped 546 points to close at 90,712, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 26,100 mark, driven by widespread buying across sectors.
Market sentiment was boosted by strong performances in metal, energy, and banking stocks, along with bargain hunting by investors. JSW Steel led the gains, rising nearly 5%, followed by Tata Steel (+2.4%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (+2.2%), and ONGC (+2%). Other notable gainers included SBI Life, Reliance Industries, and Titan Company.
On the downside, TCS fell about 1.3%, while Tech Mahindra, Grasim Industries, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys saw modest losses. IT stocks underperformed, offsetting some of the broader market gains.
Sectoral trends showed metal, PSU banks, oil & gas, and banking indices leading the rally, while IT lagged. Broader markets also ended higher, with midcap and smallcap stocks outperforming, indicating widespread investor participation.
The Indian rupee closed slightly weaker at ₹89.87 against the US dollar, reflecting cautious foreign fund flows despite the positive market trend.