Market Momentum Returns: Benchmark Indices Shine as Investors Witness a Massive Wealth Boost

After months of mixed movement, India’s stock market witnessed a remarkable comeback, with the Nifty 50 index once again crossing the 26,000 mark after 13 months. The sudden surge in benchmark indices resulted in an instant rise of ₹1.62 lakh crore in investor wealth within just 10 seconds of market opening on Wednesday, October 23, 2025.

Domestic equities opened on a buoyant note, reflecting positive sentiment despite mixed cues from global markets. The BSE Sensex jumped sharply and reclaimed the 85,000 level, reaching 85,160.70 points, while the Nifty 50 touched 26,066.90 points in early trade.

At the time of reporting, the Sensex was trading 525.12 points higher (0.62%) at 84,951.46, and the Nifty 50 advanced 159.10 points (0.62%) to 26,027.70. The sharp momentum marks the first time since September 2024 that the Nifty 50 has breached the 26,000 barrier during intraday trading. The index had last hit this zone on September 30, 2024, and recorded a lifetime high of 26,277.35 just days earlier on September 27, 2024.

The biggest story of the morning, however, lies in the massive spike in investor wealth. As per BSE data, the total market capitalization of all listed companies on the exchange stood at ₹4,70,89,049.29 crore as of October 21, 2025. With the market opening on October 23, this figure surged to ₹4,72,51,744.03 crore, indicating a wealth increase of ₹1,62,694.74 crore.

In simple terms, investors collectively made over ₹1.6 lakh crore in market value gains within seconds — highlighting a renewed optimism in Indian equities.

Analysts suggest that the rebound is backed by robust domestic economic data, consistent inflows from retail investors, and expectations of stable global monetary policies. Despite uncertainties in global cues, India’s market fundamentals remain strong, keeping investor sentiment buoyant.

Sectors like banking, IT, telecom, and energy were among the key contributors to the early rally. Stocks such as Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree, and Filatex attracted notable attention, with traders eyeing them for potential short-term action.

This surge comes just two days after Muhoorat Trading on October 21, a special one-hour trading session conducted on Diwali. On that day, the Sensex closed 62.97 points (0.07%) higher at 84,426.34, while the Nifty 50 gained 25.45 points (0.10%) to close at 25,868.60. Although the movement during Muhoorat Trading was modest, it appears to have set a positive tone for the subsequent sessions.

According to market experts, if Nifty sustains above 26,000, it may open the path toward 26,200–26,300 levels in the near term. Several brokerage houses have raised their medium-term targets, predicting that the Nifty could aim for 30,000 in 2026 if macroeconomic indicators continue to strengthen.

While the rally brings cheer to investors, experts advise cautious optimism. Market movements can be swift, and corrections often follow sharp upswings. Analysts recommend sticking to fundamentally strong stocks and avoiding speculative trades in the current phase.

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