As Diwali ushers in Samvat 2082, Indian equity markets are looking forward to a brighter year after a period of consolidation. Samvat is the traditional Hindu calendar year, with Samvat 2082 corresponding roughly to 2025–26 in the Gregorian calendar.
Indian equity markets kicked off Samvat 2082 on a positive note with a vibrant Muhurat trading session on Diwali, reflecting investor optimism for the new financial year. The one-hour session, held between 1:45 PM and 2:45 PM IST, saw the BSE Sensex touch a high of 84,600 points, while the Nifty50 reached 25,850, closing in positive territory despite intraday fluctuations. Broader indices, including the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100, also ended with gains, signaling a resilient market start.
During the session, DCB Bank emerged as the top gainer, surging 9.4% following a strong quarterly profit report. Tata Investment Corporation and Bajaj Finserv recorded notable gains, with Bajaj Finserv hitting a 52-week high of ₹2,155.30. Bajaj Finance and Bharti Airtel also touched 52-week highs, reflecting robust market sentiment. Other significant gainers included Styrenix Performance Materials, Supreme Petrochem, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, and Dish TV India.
On the other hand, several stocks underperformed, with Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, JM Financial, Shoppers Stop, HealthCare Global Enterprises, MTAR Technologies, and JK Paper recording losses.
Analysts remain cautiously optimistic for Samvat 2082, highlighting Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), automobiles, and infrastructure as key growth sectors. Rising credit, supportive government policies, and strong consumer demand are expected to fuel momentum.
Promising stocks with strong fundamentals include Royal Orchid Hotels, Adani Green Energy, Paytm, Ambuja Cement, and V-Mart Retail. The auto sector is expected to benefit from GST reductions and rising consumer spending, while infrastructure firms with healthy order books may gain from government projects. BFSI players could see improved profitability through steady credit growth. Analysts forecast that the Nifty50 could reach 26,500–28,000 and Bank Nifty touch 62,500 by next Diwali, though they caution investors to monitor global market swings, inflation, and interest rate trends.
The Muhurat trading session, though brief, seamlessly combined festive tradition with market strategy, signaling a positive start to Samvat 2082 for investors.
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