Stock Market Today: On the first trading day of the week, Monday, May 26, 2025, the Indian stock market delivered a strong performance, bringing cheer to investors across the board. The BSE Sensex surged 455.37 points to close at 82,176.45, a gain of 0.56%, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 148 points, closing at 25,001.15, marking a 0.60% increase.
This bullish sentiment was not limited to the benchmark indices. Broader markets, including midcap and smallcap stocks, also witnessed healthy buying. The BSE Midcap index advanced 0.56%, and the BSE Smallcap index closed 0.48% higher.
What Boosted the Market Today?
Several macro and global factors contributed to today’s rally:
RBI’s record dividend payment to the central government boosted confidence in the economy.
US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on the European Union helped improve global market sentiment.
A weakening US dollar supported emerging markets like India.
Renewed buying in Auto, IT, FMCG, Metal, Realty, and Energy stocks further lifted indices.
As a result of today’s gains, investors saw their wealth grow by nearly ₹3 lakh crore in just one session. The total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies jumped from around ₹442 lakh crore in the previous session to approximately ₹445 lakh crore by the end of the day.
Market Breadth and Trading Volume
The mood on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was clearly optimistic:
Out of 4,267 stocks traded, 2,298 advanced, while 1,774 declined.
Around 195 stocks closed flat.
Notably, 107 stocks hit new 52-week highs, and 42 stocks touched fresh 52-week lows.
Top Gainers on Sensex
Out of the 30 Sensex stocks, 22 ended in the green, with Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) leading the gains:
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M): +2.17%
Nestle India: +1.65%
HCL Technologies: +1.61%
Tata Motors: +1.52%
ITC: +1.49%
Top Losers on Sensex
On the flip side, 8 Sensex stocks ended in the red, with Eternal witnessing the steepest fall:
Eternal: -4.51%
Ultratech Cement: -0.47%
Power Grid Corporation: -0.45%
Sun Pharma: -0.39%
NTPC: -0.32%
Global Market Influence
Global cues were supportive. The extension of the tariff deadline by the US for the European Union provided relief to global equities. Additionally, optimism surrounding India’s growing stature as the world’s fourth-largest economy gave a further boost to domestic sentiment.
As India heads into a data-heavy week with macro indicators and global developments in focus, investor optimism is expected to continue. With the RBI’s fiscal support, stable global cues, and robust domestic demand, analysts expect the markets to maintain their upward momentum—barring any unforeseen global shocks.
