Diwali Muhurat Trading: Nifty, Sensex End Flat As ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank Weigh

It’s a wrap on the live coverage of Muhurat Trading 2025. As market participants in India eagerly wait for the National Stock Exchange Ltd. and BSE Ltd.’s unique annual session, let’s have a look at how Indian benchmarks have fared over the years.

Historical Performance of Indian Benchmarks

On the National Stock Exchange, nine sectoral indices advanced, four remained flat, and two remained close out of 15. The Nifty 50 index, which is one of the most widely followed indices in India, has been a benchmark for the Indian stock market.

Sectoral Indices Performance

The performance of sectoral indices can give us an idea of which sectors are performing well and which are not. The advancement of nine sectoral indices out of 15 indicates that the overall sentiment in the market is positive.

Top Gainers and Losers

ICICI Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., HCLTech Ltd., and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. weighed on the NSE Nifty 50 index. On the other hand, HDFC Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., and Bajaj Finserve Ltd. limited losses to the NSE Nifty 50 index.

Nifty and Sensex Close Flat

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended flat after paring most gains from the beginning of the special session. ICICI Bank Ltd. and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. shares were top draggers. The Nifty 50 ended 0.10% higher at 25,868.60, and the Sensex ended 0.07% higher at 84,426.

Investor Sentiment

The flat closing of the Nifty and Sensex indicates that investor sentiment is neutral. The market is waiting for the next big trigger to move in either direction. Investors are advised to stay cautious and keep a close eye on the market trends.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Diwali Muhurat Trading session ended flat, with the Nifty and Sensex paring most gains from the beginning of the session. ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank were top draggers, while HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra limited losses. Investors should stay cautious and keep a close eye on the market trends.

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