Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025 Live Highlights: Closing Bell | Sensex, Nifty End Flat; Sectoral Indices Up on Muhurat Day

• Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Muhurat trading day, with Nifty around 25,900

• Top Nifty gainers: Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra

• Top Nifty losers: Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Max Healthcare, Asian Paints

• All sectoral indices closed higher, with metal, media, power, telecom, and healthcare up around 0.5% each

• BSE midcap index rose by 0.3%

• BSE smallcap index gained 1%

• Three BSE Sensex stocks hit 52-week highs during Muhurat trading session on Tuesday:

  • Bajaj Finserv: Reached ₹2,155.30 (fresh 52-week high)

  • Bajaj Finance: Touched ₹1,089.95 (new 52-week high)

  • Bharti Airtel: Hit ₹2,057.95 (52-week high)

Top 5 BSE Healthcare Gainers (Intra-day):

• KMC Speciality Hospitals

  • CMP: ₹70.39

  • Change: +5.06%

  • Volume: 23.87k

• Poly Medicure

  • CMP: ₹1,967.95

  • Change: +4.67%

  • Volume: 6.57k

• Jubilant Pharmova

  • CMP: ₹1,142.95

  • Change: +3.93%

  • Volume: 14.02k

• Sequent Scientific

  • CMP: ₹205.60

  • Change: +3.58%

  • Volume: 14.23k

• Fermenta Biotech

  • CMP: ₹279.00

  • Change: +3.56%

  • Volume: 4.68k

BSE Smallcap Top Stock Gainers (Intra-day):

• Mafatlal Industries

  • CMP: ₹165.35

  • Change: +16.48%

  • Volume: 527.53k

• Spectrum Electricals

  • CMP: ₹1,292.00

  • Change: +15.35%

  • Volume: 1

• Vardhman Steels

  • CMP: ₹305.60

  • Change: +9.71%

  • Volume: 90.68k

• Tuticorin Alkali

  • CMP: ₹71.01

  • Change: +9.55%

  • Volume: 21.89k

• Parsvnath Developers

  • CMP: ₹17.72

  • Change: +8.91%

  • Volume: 69.02k

• DCB Bank

  • CMP: ₹155.20

  • Change: +7.37%

  • Volume: 536.08k

• Tata Investment Corporation

  • CMP: ₹863.00

  • Change: +7.33%

  • Volume: 787.51k

• Rajratan Global Wire

  • CMP: ₹410.05

  • Change: +7.33%

  • Volume: 99.05k

• Gujarat Fluorochemicals (GFL)

  • CMP: ₹75.75

  • Change: +7.20%

  • Volume: 31.91k

• Meghna Infracon Infrastructure

  • CMP: ₹574.00

  • Change: +6.84%

  • Volume: 17.59k

• Algoquant Fintech

  • CMP: ₹68.98

  • Change: +6.09%

  • Volume: 37.29k

• AYM Syntex

  • CMP: ₹186.35

  • Change: +5.70%

  • Volume: 150

• SBFC Finance

  • CMP: ₹117.00

  • Change: +5.12%

  • Volume: 222.51k

• Elin Electronics

  • CMP: ₹206.40

  • Change: +5.01%

  • Volume: 2.15k

• Styrenix Performance Materials

  • CMP: ₹2,547.20

  • Change: +4.98%

  • Volume: 1.32k

• KMC Speciality Hospitals

  • CMP: ₹70.32

  • Change: +4.96%

  • Volume: 22.10k

• Happy Forgings

  • CMP: ₹1,023.70

  • Change: +4.90%

  • Volume: 6.21k

• Crest Ventures

  • CMP: ₹369.95

  • Change: +4.86%

  • Volume: 66

• Ather Energy

  • CMP: ₹756.95

  • Change: +4.83%

  • Volume: 121.73k

• Repro India

  • CMP: ₹543.65

  • Change: +4.69%

  • Volume: 260

• Kotak Mahindra Bank share price: ₹2,199.75 (down 0.65%)

• Bharti Airtel share price: ₹2,041.70 (down 0.47%)

• ICICI Bank share price: ₹1,387.05 (down 0.28%)

• Asian Paints share price: ₹2,507.60 (down 0.25%)

• Maruti Suzuki India share price: ₹16,401.50 (down 0.19%)

• Tata Motors share price: ₹402.85 (up 0.79%)

• Axis Bank share price: ₹1,235.75 (up 0.78%)

• Mahindra And Mahindra share price: ₹3,621.80 (up 0.66%)

• HDFC Bank share price: ₹1,009.00 (up 0.57%)

• Tata Steel share price: ₹172.70 (up 0.47%)

• RBI approves Neeraj Gambhir as Executive Director of Axis Bank for 3 years, effective October 20.

• Board had earlier approved his appointment as Whole-time Director in July 2025.

• Axis Bank share price: ₹1,236.55, up ₹10.40 (0.85%).

• Intraday high: ₹1,236.90; intraday low: ₹1,223.

• Trading volume: 70,551 shares (down 75.34% vs 5-day average of 286,144 shares).

• Previous session close: ₹1,226.15, up 2.17% (₹26).

• 52-week high: ₹1,247 (June 27, 2025).

• 52-week low: ₹934 (January 27, 2025).

• Current price is 0.84% below 52-week high and 32.39% above 52-week low.

• Market capitalization: ₹3,83,698.02 crore.

• Nifty Media index up nearly 1%, extending gains for the second consecutive day.

Top Nifty Media Stock Gainers (Intra-day):

• Dish TV: ₹4.50 (+3.21%), Volume: 468.92k

• Tips Music: ₹523.10 (+2.67%), Volume: 24.06k

• Hathway Cable: ₹13.59 (+1.27%), Volume: 156.68k

• PVR INOX: ₹1,171.20 (+1.15%), Volume: 52.92k

• Zee Entertainment: ₹104.98 (+1.00%), Volume: 489.24k

• Network 18: ₹49.00 (+0.76%), Volume: 585.57k

• Nazara: ₹272.40 (+0.70%), Volume: 39.74k

• DB Corp: ₹249.45 (+0.67%), Volume: 30.35k

• Saregama India: ₹455.95 (+0.29%), Volume: 3.13k

• Sun TV Network: ₹565.90 (+0.23%), Volume: 5.17k

In an ASHTONISHING twist during the special Diwali Muhurat session, MCX gold prices crashed by ₹2,454 (1.88%) to ₹1,28,170 per 10 grams. Even more shocking, silver tumbled ₹7,518 (4.76%) to ₹1,50,469 per kg, rattling investors on this festive day!

• Benchmark indices trading higher in pre-opening session on Muhurat day.

• Sensex up 157.85 points (0.19%) at 84,521.22.

• Nifty up 77.50 points (0.30%) at 25,920.65.

• Market sentiment positive ahead of the special Muhurat trading session.

• BSE Power index up 0.5% in intra-day trading.

• Top contributors: Adani Power, JSW Energy, Adani Green Energy.

BSE Power Top Stock Gainers (Intra-day):

• Adani Power: ₹172.85 (+1.53%), Volume: 1.14 million

• JSW Energy: ₹529.45 (+0.79%), Volume: 15.18k

• Adani Green Energy: ₹1,041.60 (+0.76%), Volume: 17.69k

• Suzlon Energy: ₹53.49 (+0.7%), Volume: 662.42k

• Torrent Power: ₹1,312.00 (+0.62%), Volume: 157

• Thermax: ₹3,197.90 (+0.51%), Volume: 440

• ABB India: ₹5,254.00 (+0.48%), Volume: 639

• BHEL: ₹234.85 (+0.45%), Volume: 21.22k

• Siemens: ₹3,107.95 (+0.37%), Volume: 288

• Power Grid Corp: ₹288.75 (+0.36%), Volume: 11.28k

• CG Power: ₹742.00 (+0.29%), Volume: 6.33k

• Tata Power: ₹400.10 (+0.11%), Volume: 22.56k

• NTPC: ₹342.40 (+0.09%), Volume: 31.00k

• Indian indices opened higher on October 21 during the special one-hour ‘Muhurat Trading’ session.

• Positive global cues boosted market sentiment on this auspicious day.

• Sensex rose 267.08 points (0.32%) to 84,630.45.

• Nifty climbed 80.90 points (0.31%) to 25,924.05.

• Market breadth: 1016 shares advanced, 284 declined, 85 unchanged.

• Top gainers on Nifty: Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Tata Motors, Adani Ports.

• Major losers: ICICI Bank, Asian Paints.

At today’s opening, the tense atmosphere flipped green as the market soared with a massive 600+ point surge, pushing the index up 0.79% to 84,617.74! Investors are buzzing with excitement over this powerful rally.

The Sensex was up 157.85 points or 0.19 percent at 84,521.22, and the Nifty was up 77.50 points or 0.30 percent at 25,920.65.

• FIIs net bought ₹790 crore worth of Indian equities on October 20

• DIIs net bought ₹2,486 crore, showing stronger domestic support

• FIIs: Bought ₹11,786 crore, sold ₹10,996 crore

• DIIs: Bought ₹15,690 crore, sold ₹13,205 crore

• Year-to-date (YTD):

  • FIIs remain net sellers of ₹2.39 lakh crore

  • DIIs are net buyers of ₹6.03 lakh crore

Here are five stocks recommended for today’s Muhurat Trading session:

• State Bank of India (SBI) – Leading public sector bank with strong fundamentals

• One 97 Communications (Paytm) – Digital payments and fintech growth potential

• Hero MotoCorp – Strong brand in the two-wheeler segment

• Bharat Electronics (BEL) – Defence and electronics PSU with steady performance

• Cholamandalam Investment & Finance – Strong play in NBFC and retail lending space

Here’s a quick summary of major stock market developments involving RBL Bank, Geojit Financial Services, Bliss GVS Pharma, and DCB Bank.

BNP Paribas Picks 1.9% Stake in RBL Bank

• Acquired 1.18 crore shares at ₹317.85 each, totaling ₹377.35 crore

• Stock closed at ₹326.85, up 9.13% in the previous session

• Trading just 0.62% below its 52-week high of ₹328.90

• Market cap: ₹20,048.61 crore

Geojit Financial Services Q2 Profit Drops 59% YoY

• Net profit down to ₹23.5 crore vs ₹57.4 crore YoY (−59.1%)

• Revenue falls to ₹169.8 crore vs ₹218.5 crore YoY (−22.3%)

• Sign of challenging market conditions and pressure on margins

Mateus Buys 26 Lakh Shares in Bliss GVS Pharma

• Deal worth ₹39.15 crore at ₹150.6 per share

• Stock closed at ₹155.85, up 2.40% in last session

• Currently 18.25% below 52-week high and 48.36% above 52-week low

• Market cap: ₹1,647.16 crore

Infinity Asset Advisors Sells 0.52% Stake in DCB Bank

• Offloaded 16.54 lakh shares at ₹145.18 per share, totaling ₹24.01 crore

• Stock rose 12.23% to ₹144.55 in previous session

• Trading 4.08% below 52-week high of ₹150.70

• Market cap: ₹4,643.16 crore

• Current Support: Placed at 25,600, indicating a strong base

• Next Target: Seen around the 26,000 mark in the near term

• Chart Pattern: Formation of a Doji candle shows market indecision

• Trend View: Overall structure remains positive despite a possible pause

• Investment Strategy: Risk–reward ratio is currently unfavourable; buying on dips is advised

• Expert View: Insights by Nilesh Jain, Centrum Broking Ltd.

Federal Bank will raise ₹5,000–6,000 crore through a preferential share issue, offering a 9.99% stake. This is the first major equity move under new MD & CEO KVS Manian and aims to strengthen the bank’s capital base for future growth and expansion.

State Bank of India: SBI raised ₹7,500 crore through the issuance of non-convertible Tier 2 bonds in the nature of debentures, at a coupon rate of 6.93%.

Axis Bank: RBI approved the appointment of Neeraj Gambhir as Executive Director of Axis Bank for a period of three years, effective October 20.

National Securities Depository Ltd: SEBI accepted the Revised Settlement Terms (RST) recommended by the NSDL’s High-Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC).

Marathon Nextgen Realty: The company has announced a joint venture with Adani Realty for an office and retail development in Mumbai – Monte South Commercial – with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of ₹3,400 crore.

Precision Wires India: The Board has approved the allotment of 27.67 lakh equity shares at ₹151 apiece (total value: ₹41.78 crore) to the non-promoter group category, upon conversion of an equivalent number of warrants.

Manali Petrochemicals: Overseas subsidiary AMCHEM SG has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with COIM S.p.A. – Chimica Organica Industriale Milanese for the proposed sale of its entire stake in Notedome, UK, a step-down subsidiary of MPL.

Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing: The company commissioned two new manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru, expanding its manufacturing footprint to approximately 2,43,000 sq ft.

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Muhurat Trading 2025 LIVE: The Muhurat trading session is organized by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) which signifies the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2082.

Diwali Muhurat Trading LIVE: India’s leading stock exchanges including, the BSE, National Stock Echange (NSE), Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), and National Commodity & Derivatives Ecvhange (NCDEX) will conduct the Muhurat Trading session between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm. 

Diwali Muhurat Trading LIVE: The Indian stock market is going to hold the special Muhurat trading session, today on 21st October 2025.