On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Indian stock market experienced its most significant single-day rally in four years, driven by positive geopolitical and global trade developments.
📈 Market Performance
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BSE Sensex: Surged by 2,975.43 points (3.74%) to close at 82,429.90.
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Nifty 50: Gained 916.70 points (3.82%) to settle at 24,924.70.
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Market Capitalization: BSE-listed companies added approximately ₹16.15 lakh crore in market value, bringing the total to ₹432.56 trillion.
🔑 Key Drivers of the Rally
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India-Pakistan Ceasefire: The announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan over the weekend alleviated geopolitical tensions, boosting investor confidence.
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US-China Trade Agreement: Progress in US-China trade talks, including agreements to ease tariffs, improved global market sentiment.
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Broad-Based Sector Gains: All sectoral indices closed in the green, with notable performances in:
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IT: Nifty IT index rose by 6.7%.
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Realty: Increased by 5.9%.
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Midcap and Smallcap: BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gained 3.85% and 4.18%, respectively.
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📊 Top Gainers and Losers
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Gainers:
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Infosys: Up 7.6%.
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HCL Technologies: Gained 5.9%.
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Tata Steel: Rose by 5.6%.
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TCS: Increased by 5.4%.
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Losers:
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Sun Pharmaceutical: Experienced a decline, partly due to concerns over potential U.S. drug price regulations.
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📉 Volatility Index
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India VIX: The volatility index dropped by 14.6% to 18.47, indicating reduced market uncertainty.
🏦 Market Operations on Buddha Purnima
Despite Buddha Purnima being a gazetted holiday, the Indian stock markets remained open on May 12, 2025.
This rally marks a significant rebound for the Indian stock market, reflecting renewed investor optimism amid easing geopolitical tensions and positive global trade developments.
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