Sensex Nifty Updates May 25: Benchmark Indices Jump Over 1% Led by Auto, Banking and Infrastructure Stocks
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.
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Stock Market Highlights, May 26
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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.
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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.
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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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