Closing Bell: Nifty above 25,700, Sensex up 485 pts; FMCG, auto, banks rally
Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Max Healthcare, ITC, M&M were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Wipro, Infosys, Eternal, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra. BSE midcap and smallcap indices shed 0.4% each. Among sectors, media, IT, metal, PSU Bank indices fell 0.5-1%, while auto, bank, healthcare, FMCG, consumer durables rose 0.5-1%.
Gold Silver Price October 17: MCX Gold December contract up 1.06%, hits Rs 1.32 lakh intraday high
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Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50 achieve its 2025 peak, Bank Nifty break records before Diwali?
According to experts, the Nifty 50 index is gradually expected to achieve its high (25,669) of the current year, followed by the 26,000 zone. However, support is placed at the 25,400–25,300 zone. Meanwhile, the Bank Nifty is very close to its record high (57,628).
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade HDFC Bank, Marico, Bharat Forge, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Ceat, and others on October 17?
The market trend remains positive, but consolidation cannot be ruled out after the sharp rally. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Stocks to Watch Today: Canara HSBC Life, Infosys, Vikram Solar, Wipro, Jio Financial, Sunteck Realty, Biocon, JSW Energy, BEML, LTIMindtree in focus on 17 October
Stocks to watch, 17 October: Stocks like Infosys, Wipro, Jio Financial Services, LTIMindtree, JSW Infrastructure, Vikram Solar, CIE Automotive India, Punjab & Sind Bank, Sunteck Realty, Fortis Healthcare, Biocon, JSW Energy, BEML,and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company will be in focus on October 17.
Our US workforce requiring sponsorship for immigration is a minority: Infosys CEO on H-1B visa
In January, the Bengaluru-headquartered firm announced that it had significantly reduced its reliance on H-1 B visas, as over 60 percent of its US workforce is now comprised of locals.
Sebi plans to enhance institutional participation in commodity markets
Last month, Pandey had stated that Sebi will "engage" with the government to allow banks, insurance companies and pension funds to invest in non-agriculture commodity derivative markets.
Trade setup for October 17: Top 15 things to know before the opening bells
Experts expect the Nifty 50 to reach this year's high of 25,669 soon, followed by 26,000, a crucial resistance level before the record high hurdle. However, the 25,400–25,300 range can act as a support zone.
LTI Mindtree profit rises 10.3% to Rs 1,381 crore in 2nd quarter
The share of the technology, media and communications vertical in the total share of the company’s revenue slipped to 22.7 per cent with a decline of 6.3 per cent in business
Nomura picks additional 1% stake in Rubicon Research on its market debut for Rs 102 crore
Rubicon Research stock had a stellar rally on its market debut, soaring 29.5 percent to close the session at Rs 628.20 against the issue price of Rs 485, backed by the positive market mood and healthy IPO subscription numbers of nearly 104 times.
TRAI proposes steeper fines for delayed tariff filings by telecom operators
A new draft order released on Thursday for public consultation proposes significantly higher penalties, starting at Rs 10,000 per day for the first week of delay and doubling to Rs 20,000 per day thereafter, up to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh.
Centre to finalise OTT accessibility guidelines for disabled users within three months, Delhi HC told
Centre tells Delhi High Court it will finalise accessibility rules for hearing and visually impaired users on OTT platforms within three months.
Neutral Anand Rathi Wealth; target of Rs 2800: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Anand Rathi Wealth with a target price of Rs 2800 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
Buy Tech Mahindra; target of Rs 1900: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Tech Mahindra has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1900 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
Buy Persistent Systems; target of Rs 6550: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Persistent Systems has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 6550 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
Buy ICICI Prudential Life Insurance; target of Rs 720: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 720 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
Buy ICICI Lombard; target of Rs 2300: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on ICICI Lombard has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 2300 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
Buy Cyient DLM; target of Rs 550: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Cyient DLM has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 550 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
Buy Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company; target of Rs 1920: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1920 in its research report dated October 14, 2025.
FIIs pump in Rs 997 crore while DIIs bought Rs 4,000 crore-worth of Indian equities
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.39 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 6.02 lakh crore.
BEML, Kineco tie up to develop advance composite materials for defence, aerospace applications
BEML, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, operates in three verticals – construction and mining, rail and metro, and defence and aerospace.
Surat Municipal Corporation lists Rs 200 crore green bonds on NSE to boost sustainable projects
Surat Municipal Commissioner Shalini Agarwal said the initiative supports the government's long-term vision. "We are working towards PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and 'Net Zero 2070' goal.
Infosys hires 12,000 freshers in first half, on track to hire 20,000 for FY26
Attrition for the quarter fell to 14.3 percent, from last quarter’s 14.4 percent on a last-twelve-month basis. The IT services major had also added 8,203 employees in Q2.
