Daily Finance Pulse India – 15 October 2025
Indian markets edged lower on October 14, 2025, with Nifty slipping 0.3% to 25,120 amid US-China trade tensions impacting IT and pharma, while Sensex fell 0.2% to 82,200; DII buying limited losses. Rupee at 88.65/USD, gold ₹124,500/10g, Bitcoin ₹9.3 million. US Dow up 0.4% to 45,682, S&P 6,643, Nasdaq 22,522. Indian exchanges are open for regular trading. Sentiment is neutral, with domestic flows cushioning global headwinds.
1/10
Nifty Slips 0.3% to 25,120 on Trade Fears
October 14, 2025 · Nifty 50 down 76 points to 25,120; IT -1%, global cues from US mixed close weigh.
Impact: Support at 25,000 holds; rebound above 25,300 if tariffs ease.
2/10
Sensex Falls 0.2% to 82,200 Amid Volatility
October 14, 2025 · BSE Sensex loses 170 points to 82,200; banks up 0.5%, autos lag on export risks.
Impact: Broad index stable; DII ₹3,000 cr buying supports, watch 82,000 level.
3/10
GIFT Nifty Indicates Flat Open at 25,100
October 15, 2025 · GIFT Nifty at 25,100, flat; US mixed session, Asian peers cautious.
Impact: Range-bound trading likely; key data from IIP, CPI to drive direction.
4/10
TCS Shares Dip on Client Spending Cuts
October 14, 2025 · TCS down 1.2% to ₹4,200 post-Q2; US clients defer deals amid trade uncertainty.
Impact: IT sector pressure; peers Infosys, Wipro to watch for similar trends.
5/10
Reliance Industries Up on Retail Earnings
October 14, 2025 · RIL rises 0.8% to ₹2,950; Q2 retail revenue +15%, Jio adds 10M subscribers.
Impact: Consumer resilience shines; festive boost to extend gains.
6/10
IIP Growth at 4.2% in August; Supports RBI View
October 15, 2025 · IIP up 4.2% YoY, manufacturing +4.5%; CPI data due, inflation expected 5.1%.
Impact: Industrial rebound aids capex; RBI likely maintains repo at 6.5%.
7/10
RBI Minutes Signal Status Quo on Rates
October 15, 2025 · October MPC minutes show MPC favors pause; growth at 7.2%, inflation cooling.
Impact: Liquidity support continues; rupee stability key amid global volatility.
8/10
Rupee Eases to 88.65/USD on Trade Flows
October 15, 2025 · USD/INR at 88.65, up 0.05%; oil imports, FII outflows pressure, reserves $695B.
Impact: Mild depreciation aids exporters; RBI caps at 89 amid US tensions.
9/10
Gold Climbs to ₹124,500/10g on Safe-Haven Bid
October 15, 2025 · 24K gold up ₹800 to ₹124,500/10g; US yields fall, trade risks boost demand.
Impact: Festive season amplifies; ₹126,000 target if tensions escalate.
10/10
Bitcoin at ₹9.3 Million Amid Global Sell-Off
October 15, 2025 · BTC down 1% to ₹9,308,000; US tariff fallout lingers, liquidations ease.
Impact: Crypto volatile; ₹9.5 million recovery if risk appetite returns.