Indian stock markets witnessed a surge on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with the Nifty 50 index achieving a new record high. The Sensex also experienced significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment and strong buying across various sectors.
The Nifty 50 soared to a record high of 26,284, surpassing its previous peak of 26,277.35 which was set on September 27, 2024. This milestone was reached after 287 sessions, marking a significant achievement after a period of consolidation. Simultaneously, the BSE Sensex jumped by 294 points, reaching 85,745.
Market analysts suggest that this rally is supported by a combination of factors, including growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Optimism surrounding a potential resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict has further boosted investor confidence. Improving corporate earnings, easing valuations, and consistent domestic inflows have also contributed to the positive market outlook.
Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal index led the gains with a 0.5% rise, followed by the Nifty Auto index, which increased by 0.35%. The Nifty Bank index also reached a fresh high, gaining 0.4% to touch 59,802.65. Broad market participation was evident, with metals, energy, and IT sectors leading the advances. The BSE Midcap index jumped 1.32%, while the Smallcap index ended 1.23% higher.
Major gainers on the Sensex included Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and Reliance Industries. Conversely, Bharti Airtel and Asian Paints were among the few laggards.
Global cues also played a crucial role in the market's positive performance. Asian markets, including South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, closed in positive territory. European markets also traded in the green, while U.S. markets ended higher on Tuesday.
The Indian stock market's strong performance on Wednesday added approximately ₹6 lakh crore to investors' wealth, with the total market capitalization of BSE-listed firms reaching nearly ₹475 lakh crore.
Market analysts recommend a "buy-on-dips" strategy, advising traders to manage leverage prudently and use tight trailing stop-losses for profit-booking, given the prevailing volatility and global uncertainty. They also note that the index finds strong support in the 26,050–26,100 region, while resistance is expected around the 26,300–26,350 band.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹785.32 crore on Tuesday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹3,912.47 crore. On Wednesday, FIIs bought Indian shares worth 47.78 billion rupees, marking their highest inflows in a month. Domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth 62.48 billion rupees.
