Stock Market On Monday: The Indian stock market is likely to behave nicely on Monday, May 25, 2026, with an upbeat kind of energy, as bulls quietly try to grab control pretty much from the opening bell. Traders are going to step in with a more confidence after a strong finish last session, almost like the market is shaking off sleep with a decent warm-up. On the other hand Global cues are helping as well, GIFT Nifty is pointing toward a steady-to-positive start, and Wall Street’s firm close, including fresh record highs in the Dow Jones, is piling on more encouragement. Feels a bit like markets overseas are handing over a green signal in a baton relay straight to Dalal Street. Still, everyone will watch closely to see if this optimism keeps its grip throughout the day, or whether it just dulls after the early buzz.
Global & Domestic Stock Market Cues
Global Cues
- US markets closed strong; Dow Jones hit record highs
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week positive
- Asian markets were strong, led by Japan’s Nikkei surge
- European indices (DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40) closed higher
- Easing geopolitical tensions due to US–Iran talks
- Brent crude steady near $104 per barrel
- Global sentiment remains positive but cautious
Domestic Cues
- GIFT Nifty indicates a flat-to-mildly positive opening near 23,720
- Nifty 50 and Sensex ended last session in the green
- Banking stocks led the rally (ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank)
- RBI’s ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend boosted sentiment
- INR remains under pressure around 95–96 levels
- FII outflows continue, keeping caution in markets
- DII buying supports downside stability
- Nifty Bank holding above 54,000 remains key strength signal
Stock Market On Friday
Indian markets wrapped up the last trading session on a pretty upbeat note after some early ups and downs, little shaky at first then it steadied. You could feel it was one of those days where sentiment was wobbly in the beginning, but then the momentum quietly picked up and the session ended in the green. The Sensex finished at 75,415.35, up 231.99 points, or 0.31%, and yes it looked like a gradual recovery rather than a sudden surge. Similarly, the Nifty 50 closed at 23,719.30, gaining 64.60 points, or 0.27%, and it pretty much tracked that same positive direction. The standout though was Nifty Bank, which spiked by 615.95 points or 1.15% to end the day at 54,055.35, and it was clearly the driver behind the whole rally. All in all, it felt like a composed rebound session, where banking stocks acted as the backbone, helping the market close firmer and with a more confident tone than before.
10 Things to Watch On Monday’s Stock Market
- Rupee recovery as INR strengthens to 95.68 against the US dollar, supported by RBI intervention
- Global peace hopes after US–Iran diplomatic progress easing geopolitical tensions
- Brent crude softening, trading below $105 per barrel
- Strong buying interest in major banking stocks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank
- RBI’s record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend transfer boosting overall sentiment
- Continued strength in the banking sector, with Nifty Bank staying above 54,000
- Global oil price volatility hovering near $104–$105 per barrel
- Ongoing foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows adding caution to markets
- Global cues from US markets, especially recent record highs on Wall Street
- Overall risk-on sentiment balanced with global macro uncertainty, keeping volatility in focus
Weekly Performance Table (May 18 – May 22, 2026)
| Date | Nifty 50 Close | Nifty Daily Change | BSE Sensex Close | Sensex Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 18 | 23,649.95 | +0.03% | 75,315.04 | +0.15% |
| Tue, May 19 | 23,618.00 | -0.14% | 75,200.85 | -0.15% |
| Wed, May 20 | 23,659.00 | +0.17% | 75,318.39 | +0.02% |
| Thu, May 21 | 23,654.70 | -0.02% | 75,183.36 | -0.18% |
| Fri, May 22 | 23,719.30 | +0.27% | 75,415.35 | +0.31% |
(Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only, not financial advice.)
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