Stock Market Live: Sensex Down, Nifty Drops – Metal Stocks Rise
Indian stock Markets Rise on October 28, 2025
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Updated october 28, 2025, at 04:42 AM IST
Market Overview
Indian stock markets demonstrated positive momentum on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, despite a generally subdued performance in Asian markets. Investors are closely monitoring global trade developments, notably concerning the United States, and are assessing the ongoing Q2 FY26 earnings reports to gauge overall market sentiment.
The BSE Sensex reached 84,946, marking a gain of 167 points, or 0.20 percent. Simultaneously, the Nifty50 index surpassed the 26,000 level, closing at 26,015, an increase of 49 points, or 0.19 percent.
Key Gainers and Laggards
Leading the gains on the Sensex were Tata Steel,State Bank of India (SBI),Larsen & toubro (L&T),Bharti Airtel,Power Grid,Hindustan Unilever (HUL),Axis Bank,and Maruti Suzuki,with increases of up to 0.7 percent.
Conversely,ICICI Bank,Bajaj Finance,Asian Paints,bharat Electronics,Bajaj Finserv,and Sun Pharma experienced declines,acting as the primary drag on the index.
Broader Market Performance
The Nifty MidCap index added 0.08 percent, while the Nifty SmallCap index showed stronger gains, rising by 0.36 percent. This indicates broader participation in the market rally.
Sectoral Trends
The Nifty PSU Bank index led sectoral gains, surging 1.5 percent. The Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal indices also contributed positively, each increasing by approximately 0.15 percent. This suggests continued investor confidence in the public sector banking, automotive, and metal industries.