Sensex Nifty Updates May 25: Benchmark Indices Jump Over 1% Led by Auto, Banking and Infrastructure Stocks

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Last Updated: 25th May 2026 - 04:07 pm

Indian markets witnessed a strong rally with the Sensex climbing 1.42% and Nifty gaining 1.32%, driven by robust buying in banking, auto, and financial stocks. Eicher Motors and Adani Enterprises emerged as top gainers, while volatility eased sharply with India VIX falling nearly 8%. Positive global sentiment further supported markets as Asian and European indices traded higher. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed positively in the previous session, reflecting sustained investor optimism across global equities.

Stock Market Highlights, May 26

  • Domestic Indices Surge Higher: Indian benchmarks ended sharply higher, with the Sensex rising 1.42% to 76,488.96 and the Nifty 50 gaining 1.32% to 24,031.70. Banking and auto stocks led the rally, with Eicher Motors surging over 6%, while India VIX declined sharply, signaling easing market volatility.

  • Global Cues Remain Strong: Asian markets closed firmly in the green, led by a 2.87% jump in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also advanced. European markets traded strongly higher mid-session, with CAC 40, DAX, and STOXX 50 posting solid gains amid improving global risk sentiment.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.58%, S&P 500 rising 0.37%, and NASDAQ advancing 0.19%. Investor sentiment remained positive, supported by steady economic data and continued strength across technology and industrial sectors.

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Top Gainers

Company Gain
Eicher Motors 6.19%
Adani Enterpris 4.87%
Bajaj Finance 2.77%
TMPV 2.72%
Larsen 2.72%

Top Losers

Company Gain
Max Healthcare -2.19%
ONGC -1.74%
Hindalco -0.87%
Nestle -0.67%
Bajaj Auto -0.55%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 24,093.50 1.57%
Nifty 50 24,031.70 1.32%
Nifty Bank 55,293.65 2.29%
SENSEX 76,488.96 1.42%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 16.505 -7.84%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 65,158 2.87%
Hang Seng 25,606 0.86%
Shanghai Composite 4,772 0.97%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,466 0.22%
DAX 25,225 1.35%
CAC 40 8,237 1.50%
STOXX 50 6,106 1.44%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 50,579.70 0.58%
NASDAQ 26,343.97 0.19%
S&P 500 7,473.47 0.37%


*As of 15:45 IST

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