Muhurat Trading 2025: Sensex, Nifty Dip After Strong Opening; Infosys Gains

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 opened on a strong note during Monday’s Muhurat Trading 2025 session, continuing the festive optimism ahead of Diwali. The Sensex rose 180.76 points (0.21%) to 84,544.13, while the Nifty50 climbed 62.60 points (0.24%) to 25,905.75 as of 1:50 pm.

Investors were active across sectors, with Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s, JSW Steel, and Tata Motors emerging as the top gainers. The IT and auto sectors led the rally, reflecting strong domestic demand and positive corporate earnings reports.

However, not all stocks participated in the rally. Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, ONGC, and Bharti Airtel dragged the indices down, indicating selective profit booking amid heightened volatility. Market participants balanced festive enthusiasm with caution ahead of key global cues.

Broader market indices also opened in green, showcasing a wide-based buying sentiment across sectors. Analysts highlighted that the short festive session offers insights into investor sentiment and can signal trends for the coming weeks.

“Muhurat Trading is symbolic, but it provides an early read on market mood. The rally is supported by strong domestic consumption, solid earnings, and seasonal optimism. Investors are keeping an eye on IT, banking, and metals,” said a market expert.

The one-hour session not only celebrates the festival of lights but also reflects investors’ confidence in India’s economic recovery and corporate performance. As trading volumes pick up in this short session, companies like Infosys are likely to continue attracting investor attention.

With Diwali around the corner, markets are expected to remain active, with investors closely watching domestic cues and global developments for direction.