Market Minute | Weekly wrap-up
🚀Nifty hits 25,300: Is 25,500 next? Banking & Pharma stocks lead; OI Insights & full weekly wrap inside!
Nifty 25,285.35 â–² +0.41%
Sensex 82,500.82 â–²+0.40%
Bank Nifty 56,609.75 â–² +0.74%
Nifty hits 25,300; Ends Week at One-month high!
Indian Markets wrapped up the week on a strong note, extending Thursday’s momentum and closing at nearly a one-month high. The Nifty50 climbed 104 points to end at 25,285, after briefly crossing the 25,300 mark intraday, a level not seen in weeks. The Sensex rose 329 points to settle at 82,501, while Bank Nifty jumped 418 points to 56,610, led by solid gains in Financials.
The rally began right from the opening bell, as Nifty broke decisively above the 25,200 resistance, paving the way for a smooth uptrend through the first half. Though the index paused near the 25,330 zone later in the session, buyers remained firmly in control. Going forward, traders will be eyeing 25,385 and 25,500 as the next resistance levels, while 25,220 now acts as immediate support.
The broader markets outperformed slightly, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.46% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.74%.
Pharma, Financials & Auto lead the charge!
The day’s strength was broad-based, with Pharmaceutical and Financial stocks leading the way. The Pharma index surged after the US Senate approved of the Biosecure Act, which lifted sentiment for Indian drug exporters. Divi’s Laboratories soared 5.59%, while Laurus Labs and Syngene International posted strong gains.
Financial stocks joined the party after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a proposal allowing SBI to hire a Managing Director from the private sector, a move seen as a reform-oriented step. PSU banks rallied, supported by strength in private lenders.
Beyond these, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, and Eicher Motors advanced, buoyed by upbeat vehicle registration data. Capital market-linked names like BSE and CDSL extended their recent run-up. NTPC Green Energy also climbed 1.44% after signing an MoU with the Gujarat government for solar projects.
On the other hand, TCS and Tata Elxsi experienced post-earnings pressure, losing 1.09% and 2.97%, respectively, while Manappuram Finance declined 3.23% following a dip in Gold prices. Metal counters like Hindustan Copper and SAIL weakened as the dollar index firmed up, triggering profit-booking in the space.
Weekly Wrap: Markets post biggest weekly gains in 3 Months!
For the week, Indian equities notched their second consecutive week of gains, marking the strongest weekly performance in 3 months. All 4 frontline indices: Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty, and Midcap rallied 1.57%, 1.59%, 1.84% and 2.08%,respectively, reflecting sustained bullish momentum.
The Capital Market and IT indices were the week’s top performers.. Out of the Nifty 50 basket, 35 stocks ended higher, led by Max Healthcare, HCLTech, Eternal, and Infosys. On the losing side, Tata Motors, Trent, HDFC Life, and Adani Enterprises saw mild profit-taking.
Key levels to watch for October 13, 2025
OI Insights
The Nifty50 extended its up-move after a decisive breakout above 25,200, closing the session near its day’s high, a sign of sustained strength. The derivatives setup echoed this optimism, with heavy put writing at 25,200PE (81.38L), showing that bulls are confidently defending this new support zone. In contrast, call additions remained limited, with only 22.04L at 25,400CE and 17.57L at 25,500CE, suggesting restrained bearish positioning.
Takeaway: The OI distribution signals a bullish undertone, with traders expecting the index to hold above 25,200. As long as this level remains protected, the path of least resistance stays upward, with eyes on 25,385-25,500 as the next targets.
News you can use
SIP inflows hit record high at ₹29,361 crore vs ₹28,265 crore in August.
Equity mutual funds log net inflows of ₹30,405 crore in September, slightly lower than ₹33,417 crore in August.
Gold ETFs see strong inflows of ₹8,363 crore in September, up sharply from ₹2,190 crore in August.
Silver ETFs witnessed record net inflows of ₹5,342 crore in September, reports AMFI.
Hybrid funds register inflows of ₹9,397 crore, down from ₹15,294 crore last month.
Liquid funds see heavy outflows of ₹66,042 crore, compared to ₹13,350 crore in August.
SAT stays SEBI’s order against Man Industries, directs 50% deposit of penalty amount.
KPI Green signs MoU with Gujarat government to set up EV fuel stations; to invest ₹8,000 crore.
Capacite Infra secures ₹542 crore order from IIT Bombay.
Chart of the day: BANDHANBNK
Spotted: Inverse H&S
Structure: Forms after a prolonged downtrend, marked by 3 distinct troughs: the middle one (head) being the lowest and the 2 side ones (shoulders) being relatively higher.
Validation: A breakout above the neckline, ideally supported by rising volumes, confirms the reversal and signals a shift from bearish to bullish sentiment.
Trading insight: This structure reflects gradual exhaustion of selling pressure and early signs of accumulation.
That’s a wrap for today’s action-packed session! We’ll be back in your inbox on October 13, 2025, with more sharp insights, fresh trends, and signals from the markets. Until then, have a great weekend!