October 24, 2025 — Mumbai, India:
India’s equity markets opened marginally higher on Friday, supported by optimism over easing global trade tensions and expectations of a rebound in domestic corporate earnings.

The Nifty 50 rose 0.17% to 25,935.1, while the BSE Sensex added 0.13% to 84,667.23 as of 9:15 a.m. IST. Both indexes have gained approximately 3% over the past six sessions and are trading roughly 1.5% below their record highs from September 2024.

Broad-Based Sector Gains

Fifteen of the 16 major sectors advanced at the market open, although gains were generally modest. Small-cap and mid-cap indices rose about 0.2% each, reflecting steady participation across the market.

Investor sentiment was boosted by:

• Hopes of an India-U.S. trade deal
• Robust earnings from key sectoral leaders
• Sustained festive season demand

However, analysts cautioned that the recent rally may prompt profit booking, which could lead to consolidation near current levels.

Regional Market Trends

Other Asian markets also saw gains, with the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index rising 0.5%. Positive sentiment followed confirmation that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea next week, further supporting hopes of easing trade tensions in the region.