Sensex Nears 82,500 as FIIs Turn Net Buyers, IT Rally Shines

13 Oct 2025 , 03:48 PM

FPIs were net buyers in equities worth INR 2,975.53 cr last week. The VIX continued to remain low at 10.10. Most of the week benefited from positive global cues as tariff tensions and H1B concerns eased. However, the announcement of fresh tariffs towards the end of the week had led to sharp correction in US markets.

 

BSE SENSEX 30 INDEX – Extends gains as IT stocks gain sharply

Weekly Performance: 1.59%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	82075.5	82654.1	82072.9	82500.8
09 Oct, 2025	81900.0	82247.7	81667.7	82172.1
08 Oct, 2025	81899.5	82257.7	81646.1	81773.7
07 Oct, 2025	81884.0	82309.6	81787.5	81926.8
06 Oct, 2025	81274.8	81846.4	81155.9	81790.1
03 Oct, 2025	80684.1	81252.0	80649.6	81207.2

Source: BSE

BSE SENSEX 30 gained as FII flows improved and global cues were positive. IT and Banks were strong performers. IT gained as H1B worries moderated. Overall, the index hit a high of 82,654.1 and a low of 80,649.6 during the week, closing at 82,500.8 for a weekly gain of 1,293.6 pts.

 

NIFTY 50 INDEX – Recovery continues

Weekly Performance: 1.57%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	25167.7	25330.8	25156.8	25285.3
09 Oct, 2025	25074.3	25199.2	25024.3	25181.8
08 Oct, 2025	25079.8	25192.5	25008.5	25046.2
07 Oct, 2025	25085.3	25220.9	25076.3	25108.3
06 Oct, 2025	24916.5	25096.0	24881.7	25077.7
03 Oct, 2025	24759.5	24904.8	24747.5	24894.2

Source: NSE

The NIFTY 50 Index advanced 1.57% for the week. Heavyweights in IT and Banks supported the rally. Notably, IT stocks notched significant gains as the IT index was up ~5% for the week. The index hit a high of 25,330.8 and a low of 24,747.6 during the week, closing at 25,285.3 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly gain of 391.1 pts.

 

NIFTY MIDCAP 100 INDEX – Low VIX continues to power the rally

Weekly Performance: 2.08%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	58500.7	58843.4	58383.9	58697.4
09 Oct, 2025	57994.7	58460.7	57919.7	58429.8
08 Oct, 2025	58287.3	58417.9	57795.1	57866.8
07 Oct, 2025	58115.9	58315.9	57988.6	58289.4
06 Oct, 2025	57561.1	58042.8	57442.5	58015.1
03 Oct, 2025	57122.0	57545.6	57004.9	57503.3

Source: NSE

NIFTY MIDCAP 100 INDEX showed strong gains, rising 2.08% for the week. While the rally was broadbased, sharp gains in select stocks anchored the rally. The index hit a high of 58,843.4 and a low of 57,004.9 during the week, closing at 58,697.4 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly gain of 1,194.1 pts.

 

NIFTY SMALLCAP 100 INDEX – Gains From A Broadbased Rally

Weekly Performance: 1.43%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	18038.2	18154.7	17993.2	18133.3
09 Oct, 2025	17923.8	18016.0	17851.7	18000.2
08 Oct, 2025	18010.0	18029.6	17865.8	17890.6
07 Oct, 2025	17978.7	18051.9	17928.0	17983.4
06 Oct, 2025	17930.1	17942.8	17859.5	17928.0
03 Oct, 2025	17796.4	17897.1	17739.0	17878.2

Source: NSE

NIFTY SMALLCAP 100 INDEX gained 1.43% last week, supported by a broadbased move across the constituents and inline with the market. The index hit a high of 18,154.7 and a low of 17,739.0 during the week, closing at 18,133.4 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly gain of 255.2 pts.

 

NIFTY BANK INDEX – Banking Sector Performs Well

Weekly Performance: 1.84%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	56168.6	56760.2	56152.4	56609.8
09 Oct, 2025	55979.0	56286.2	55843.9	56192.1
08 Oct, 2025	56098.5	56303.6	55821.0	56018.2
07 Oct, 2025	56126.4	56502.4	56025.1	56239.4
06 Oct, 2025	55834.7	56164.2	55727.2	56104.9
03 Oct, 2025	55182.6	55616.4	55177.0	55589.2

Source: NSE

The NIFTY Bank Index showed strong performance last week. There was also a surge in IPOs in the Banking and Financials space over the past two weeks. FII inflows turned positive and likely helped the move. The index hit a high of 56760.2 and a low of 55177.0 during the week. It closed at 56609.8 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly gain of 1020.5 pts.

 

NIFTY IT INDEX – IT Rallies The Most In Recent History

Weekly Performance: 4.89%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	35705.6	35821.3	35321.9	35609.1
09 Oct, 2025	35315.4	35688.4	35174.8	35628.5
08 Oct, 2025	34664.4	35394.6	34607.3	35232.2
07 Oct, 2025	34820.6	34879.2	34533.8	34709.4
06 Oct, 2025	33961.4	34743.8	33926.6	34722.6
03 Oct, 2025	33921.1	33992.1	33763.1	33949.8

Source: NSE

NIFTY IT Index extended its gains as H1B visa concerns moderated. FII inflows also turned positive and likely helped the move. Overall, the index hit a high of 35821.3 and a low of 33763.1 during the week. It closed at 35609.1 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly gain of 1659.3 pts.

 

NIFTY OIL & GAS INDEX – Energy Stocks Underperformed

Weekly Performance: 0.82%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	11473.5	11545.0	11453.2	11467.2
09 Oct, 2025	11450.9	11514.6	11416.0	11467.2
08 Oct, 2025	11526.5	11544.6	11407.7	11414.9
07 Oct, 2025	11470.2	11578.0	11467.6	11516.2
06 Oct, 2025	11355.2	11474.7	11354.0	11459.7
03 Oct, 2025	11310.2	11384.5	11243.5	11374.0

Source: NSE

The Nifty Oil & Gas Index showed mixed performance last week. While the crude oil remained steady for most of the week, it corrected significantly on Friday as US announced fresh tariffs on China. For the week, the index hit a high of 11578.0 and a low of 11243.5. It closed at 11467.2 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly gain of 93.2 pts.

 

NIFTY FMCG INDEX – Significant Underperformance

Weekly Performance: -0.37%

date	open	high	low	close
10 Oct, 2025	54696.6	55023.2	54595.9	54966.4
09 Oct, 2025	54410.6	54752.9	54364.9	54707.4
08 Oct, 2025	54609.4	54764.0	54367.9	54489.6
07 Oct, 2025	55114.6	55254.4	54695.3	54763.9
06 Oct, 2025	55049.8	55138.6	54830.4	55057.6
03 Oct, 2025	55062.9	55213.1	54679.0	55170.6

Source: NSE

FMCG stocks were out of favor as sector rotation likely led to material profit booking. The index hit a high of 55254.4 and a low of 54364.9 during the week. It closed at 54966.4 on 10 Oct, recording a weekly loss of 204.2 pts.