Indian Stock Market Sees Strong Gains with 36 Sectors Advancing

Oct 23 2025 10:00 AM IST
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The BSE 500 index experienced a strong trading session, gaining 0.54% as 36 sectors advanced compared to just 2 that declined, highlighting a robust market sentiment. The NIFTY IT sector led the gains with a 2.37% increase, largely driven by Infosys, which rose 3.81%. The BSE IT sector also performed well, with Birlasoft Ltd surging 7.11%. Conversely, the OILGAS and Healthcare sectors faced minor declines. Notably, the NIFTY FINANCE sector exhibited the highest advance-decline ratio, reflecting strong investor confidence, while the Telecommunication sector struggled. Overall, technology and finance sectors were key drivers of market resilience.
In a robust trading session, the BSE 500 index recorded a one-day return of 0.54%, reflecting a strong performance across various sectors. Advancing sectors outnumbered declining ones significantly, with 36 sectors gaining ground compared to just 2 that faced losses, resulting in an impressive advance-decline ratio of 18.0.

Leading the charge was the NIFTY IT sector, which surged by 2.37%, driven primarily by Infosys, which saw a notable increase of 3.81%. The BSE IT sector also performed well, climbing 2.25%, with Birlasoft Ltd emerging as a standout performer, soaring by 7.11%. The TECK sector followed closely, up by 1.66%, again buoyed by Infosys.

On the downside, the OILGAS sector experienced a slight decline of 0.05%, with HPCL dragging the sector down by 2.80%. The BSE Healthcare sector also faced challenges, slipping by 0.01%, primarily due to Jupiter Life Line's drop of 4.25%.

Among the sectors, NIFTY FINANCE showcased the best advance-decline ratio at 19.0, indicating strong investor confidence, while the S&P BSE Telecommunication sector lagged with a ratio of 0.5. Overall, the market displayed resilience, with technology and finance sectors leading the way.

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