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Live: Nifty to test 26,000-mark on monthly expiry day | Opening Bell

The Nifty resumed its upward move on Monday, gaining 170 points to end at 25,966 and crossing the 26,000 mark intra-day. Reliance, Airtel, SBI, and HDFC Bank led the rally, while Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the key laggards. Broader markets also stayed firm, with midcap and smallcap indices hitting fresh highs. Global sentiment turned positive after softer US inflation data and progress in US-China trade talks boosted hopes of a Fed rate cut. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets were at record highs overnight as investors cheered progress of trade talks between US and China. However, Asian markets dipped this morning as investor kept an eye out for US-Japan meeting. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking and Mayuresh Joshi, Director - Research, Marketsmithindia.com.

first published: Oct 28, 2025 08:58 am