Stock Markets Rebound in Early Trade on Strong Foreign Fund Inflows

Mumbai, October 9, 2025: Indian equity markets opened on a positive note Thursday, rebounding sharply after recent volatility, driven by renewed foreign fund inflows and strong buying in heavyweight counters such as Reliance Industries and select IT majors.

In early trade, the BSE Sensex surged 201.23 points to 81,974.89, while the NSE Nifty advanced 63.5 points to 25,109.65. The uptick was supported by broad-based gains across sectors, particularly energy, IT, and banking.

Market experts attributed the rebound to sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and easing global market concerns. “Buying interest in large-cap stocks like Reliance Industries and IT majors has improved sentiment, suggesting investors are looking beyond near-term global uncertainties,” said a senior analyst at a domestic brokerage firm.

Among major gainers on the Sensex were Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, which collectively contributed to the index’s positive movement. On the sectoral front, the Nifty IT and Energy indices outperformed, reflecting optimism about improving corporate earnings and global demand recovery.

Meanwhile, broader markets also mirrored the upbeat trend, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices trading higher by up to 0.5%. The overall market breadth remained positive, indicating buying across most sectors.

Globally, Asian markets traded mixed as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data later this week, which could provide further cues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Back home, analysts expect domestic indices to maintain a positive bias in the near term, supported by stable macroeconomic indicators and robust corporate earnings forecasts.