Stock Market Live: Nifty Reclaims 25,400, Sensex Surges 550 Points; Jio Financial, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel Among Top Gainers
June 26, 2025 — Indian stock markets witnessed a robust rally on Wednesday, with benchmark indices scaling fresh highs amid broad-based buying. The BSE Sensex jumped over 550 points to trade above 83,000, while the NSE Nifty 50 reclaimed the 25,400 mark, driven by strong gains in financial and telecom stocks.
At mid-session, the Sensex was up 552 points or 0.67% at 83,125, and the Nifty rose 158 points or 0.63% to 25,418. The upbeat sentiment was fueled by strong domestic macroeconomic cues, firm global trends, and sustained foreign inflows.
Top Performers
Jio Financial Services led the gains on both indices, rising over 4% after reports suggested an upcoming strategic expansion in its lending business. The stock has shown strong momentum this month, fueled by expectations of aggressive digital finance rollouts.
Bajaj Finance also saw a strong uptick, climbing nearly 3%, buoyed by renewed investor interest following a positive business update in its June quarter earnings preview. Analysts remain bullish on the company’s long-term growth prospects, citing robust AUM growth and improving asset quality.
Bharti Airtel gained 2.5%, supported by ongoing 5G monetization and strong average revenue per user (ARPU) figures. The telecom giant has recently expanded its subscriber base, benefiting from premium plan upgrades and competitive bundling.
Other notable gainers included ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Titan, and Larsen & Toubro, all contributing significantly to the day’s rally.
Sectoral Overview
All major sectoral indices were trading in the green. The Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank indices led the charge, climbing over 1% each. Nifty IT, Auto, and Realty also witnessed moderate gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment across the board.
The broader market mirrored the benchmark trend, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices both gaining around 0.5%.
Market Drivers
Analysts attributed the rally to a mix of favorable domestic data and global cues. India’s retail inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target range, while recent GDP numbers surpassed expectations. In addition, continued buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and stable crude oil prices have provided further support.
Global equity markets were also trading higher, buoyed by easing inflation data from the U.S. and expectations that the Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes in its next policy meet.
Outlook
Market experts believe the positive momentum could sustain in the near term, backed by strong fundamentals, corporate earnings optimism, and favorable liquidity conditions. However, they also caution that profit booking at higher levels and global uncertainties could lead to intermittent volatility.
As of now, investor focus remains on upcoming earnings reports and policy cues from global central banks.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should consult financial advisors before making investment decisions.
