16 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Nifty crosses 25,400 as banking stocks drive market gains

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Nifty 50 and Sensex rose in early trade, with Sensex up 322.25 points (0.39%) and Nifty up 85.85 points (0.34%). 1,736 shares advanced, 782 declined, and 132 remained unchanged. Optimism surrounds further US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a potential India-U.S. trade deal, boosting market sentiment. Experts recommend cautious buying and watching key technical levels and global developments.