Daily Finance Pulse India - 14 October 2025
Indian stock markets open today, following a mixed close on October 13 as global cues improved late in the session. Key indices saw a sharp recovery from early losses, with Nifty holding above 25,200 and Sensex ending at 82,327. Sentiment is neutral as investors digest global and domestic events.
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Indices: Global Cues Spark Recovery, Nifty Holds 25,200
Oct 13, 2025 · Indian markets ended mixed but sharply off lows as global sentiment improved. Nifty closed at 25,227 (down 58 pts), Sensex at 82,327 (down 174 pts). Nifty Bank and Midcap indices finished in the green.
Impact: Investors showed resilience amid global volatility, supporting key Indian indices.
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Indices: Sensex Dips as Trump Revives China Tariff Tensions
Oct 13, 2025 · Sensex slipped 174 points to 82,327 and Nifty ended below 25,250 after former US President Trump reignited the China tariff debate, impacting global risk sentiment.
Impact: Renewed trade tensions weighed on Indian equities, prompting cautious trading.
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Indices: Nifty Bank Outperforms, Closes in Green
Oct 13, 2025 · Nifty Bank index gained 15 points to 56,625, outperforming broader indices amid sector-specific buying and positive banking outlook.
Impact: Strength in banking stocks signals underlying confidence in India's financial sector.
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Policy: RBI Likely to Hold Rates Steady Amid Global Uncertainty
Oct 13, 2025 · Policy watchers expect the RBI to maintain its policy rate as inflation remains contained, but global risks persist.
Impact: Stable rates may support continued credit growth while managing external shocks.
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Corporate: HCLTech Beats Earnings Estimates, Shares Rally
Oct 13, 2025 · HCLTech reported better-than-expected Q2 results, driving its stock higher despite overall market weakness.
Impact: Strong IT earnings provide support for Nifty constituents and sector peers.
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Corporate: D-Mart Stock Jumps on Robust Festive Sales Growth
Oct 13, 2025 · D-Mart shares surged as the company posted strong sales growth ahead of the festive season, boosting sentiment in the retail sector.
Impact: Retail outperformance highlights resilient consumer demand in India.
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Macro: India’s Industrial Output Expands Faster Than Expected
Oct 13, 2025 · Latest data shows India's industrial production rose sharply in September, beating analyst forecasts and suggesting robust economic activity.
Impact: Stronger industrial growth bodes well for GDP and market sentiment.
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Macro: US Inflation Data Misses Expectations, Global Markets React
Oct 13, 2025 · US inflation rose less than expected in September, leading to gains in global equities and a late-session recovery in Indian stocks.
Impact: Cooler US inflation eases concerns about aggressive Fed rate hikes.
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Global Forex: Rupee Steadies Against Dollar as Oil Prices Ease
Oct 13, 2025 · The Indian rupee stabilized versus the US dollar after recent declines, supported by a pullback in global crude oil prices.
Impact: Currency stability reduces import cost pressures for Indian companies.
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Global Crypto: Bitcoin Holds Near $67,000 Amid Market Volatility
Oct 13, 2025 · Bitcoin remained steady at around $67,000 as traders weighed macro uncertainty and regulatory developments.
Impact: Crypto markets show resilience despite broader global volatility.