Mumbai, November 17, 2025 – Indian stock markets are showing positive momentum in early trading today, with the Sensex climbing and the Nifty trading just shy of the 26,000 mark. The Nifty Bank index is also trading near its record high, reflecting strong performance in the banking sector.

The 30-share BSE Sensex is currently up by 170.85 points, reaching 81,376.75. The NSE Nifty is also in positive territory, trading 50.40 points higher at 24,944.30.

Banking stocks are driving the market's gains. Major gainers from the Sensex firms include Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, HDFC Bank, and Eternal. On the other hand, Power Grid, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, and Tata Motors are among the laggards.

The positive sentiment appears to be influenced by expectations of growth and corporate earnings for FY27, despite headwinds from Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) selling. On Friday, FIIs offloaded equities worth Rs 1,583.37 crore, according to exchange data.

Global markets present a mixed picture. Japan's Nikkei 225 index is trading sharply higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index is lower. US markets ended on a mixed note on Friday.

Crude oil prices are also on the rise, with Brent crude jumping 1.44 percent to USD 65.46 a barrel.

On the previous trading day, Friday, the Sensex climbed 223.86 points, closing at 81,207.17, and the Nifty edged up by 57.95 points to close at 24,894.25.

Market analysts suggest that the current rally is supported by broad-based participation across sectors, particularly from large-cap and financial stocks.

Factors Influencing the Market

Several factors are contributing to the current market scenario:

• India-US Trade Deal Hopes: Expectations of a potential trade deal between India and the United States are boosting investor confidence. Reports suggest that the deal could lead to a reduction in US tariffs on Indian exports, potentially opening up new trade opportunities.
• Strong Q2 Results: Positive second-quarter earnings reports from companies are also fueling the market's upward trajectory.
• FII Buying: Increased buying activity from Foreign Institutional Investors is further contributing to the market's rise.

Expert Commentary

VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, noted that positive sentiment triggered by growth-stimulating monetary policy faces headwinds from continuing FII selling but can be sustained by positive news on growth and corporate earnings for FY27.

Broader Market Trends

The broader markets are showing mixed trends. The Nifty Midcap 100 is gaining, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 is experiencing a slight fall.