Daily Finance Pulse India – 09 October 2025
Indian benchmarks closed lower on October 8, 2025, with Nifty slipping 0.25% to 25,046 amid profit-taking after four-day gains, as Sensex shed 0.19% to 81,774. TCS kicks off Q2 earnings today; Rupee edged up to 88.75/USD, gold rose to ₹123,291/10g, while Bitcoin held around $122,000. RBI's neutral stance persists post-MPC; focus on IT results and global cues. Indian exchanges are open for regular trading. Sentiment is neutral, with consolidation likely near key supports.
1/10
Nifty Dips 0.25% to 25,046; Eyes Support at 24,950
October 8, 2025 · Nifty 50 fell 62.15 points to 25,046.15, snapping four-session rally; broader market weak with midcaps down 0.73%, smallcaps 0.52%.
Impact: Support at 24,950-24,900; sustained above 25,150 could target 25,200 amid range-bound trade.
2/10
Sensex Slides 153 Points to 81,774 on Sectoral Weakness
October 8, 2025 · BSE Sensex declined 153.09 points to 81,773.66; realty down 1.83%, auto 1.53%, banks 0.39%, while IT gained 1.51%.
Impact: VIX up 2.61% to 10.31 signals mild caution; positive breadth in IT offsets broader declines.
3/10
TCS Q2 Earnings in Spotlight Today; Muted Outlook
October 8, 2025 · TCS to announce July-Sep results post-market on October 9, with dividend; IT sector faces H1B costs, outsourcing tax risks under Trump.
Impact: Expect flat revenue growth; strong guidance could lift IT index, else pressure on peers like Infosys.
4/10
RBI Maintains Neutral Stance; GDP Forecast at 6.8%
October 1, 2025 · RBI MPC held repo at 5.5%, neutral outlook; FY26 GDP up to 6.8% from 6.5%, inflation at 2.6% amid strong Q1 growth of 7.8%.
Impact: Supports liquidity for growth; stable rates aid capex, but watchful on global trade tensions.
5/10
India GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY26; Strong Domestic Demand
October 8, 2025 · Q1 FY26 GDP accelerated to 7.8% YoY, led by consumption and investments; full FY26 projection 6.8% with resilient fundamentals.
Impact: Boosts confidence in 6.4-6.7% baseline; monsoon, GST reforms sustain momentum.
6/10
Godrej Consumer Shares Fall 3% on Q2 Update
October 8, 2025 · Godrej Consumer dropped to Rs 1,120 on GST reforms impacting profitability; short-term inventory adjustments cited.
Impact: FMCG sector alert; watch for volume recovery in festive season to offset margin hit.
7/10
Canara HSBC Life IPO Subscribed; Key Risks Highlighted
October 8, 2025 · Canara HSBC Life IPO fully subscribed; risks include valuation, competition in insurance amid regulatory changes.
Impact: IPO frenzy continues; strong retail interest signals sector optimism, but premium pricing eyed.
8/10
Rupee Gains 2 Paise to 88.75/USD on FII Inflows
October 8, 2025 · USD/INR closed at 88.75, up 2 paise; FIIs bought Rs 81cr equities, offsetting equity weakness and dollar strength.
Impact: Near record low; IPO inflows, US-India trade talks may stabilize, but Fed cues key.
9/10
Gold Rises to ₹123,291/10g on Global Tensions
October 9, 2025 · 24K gold up 0.25% to ₹123,291/10g; hits 10-day high amid safe-haven demand, ETF inflows.
Impact: Festive buying boosts; potential to ₹124,000 if geopolitical risks escalate.
10/10
Bitcoin Holds $122K; Indian Traders Eye Regulation
October 8, 2025 · BTC steady at $122,000 amid global volatility; India crypto sentiment cautious post-RBI tokenisation pilot.
Impact: Institutional flows support; rupee stability aids, but volatility from US policy lingers.