May 12, 2025: Sensex, Nifty Rally Over 3% as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment

Indian equity markets surged on Monday, driven by improved geopolitical sentiment following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Sensex jumped 2,556.88 points (3.22%) to 82,011.35, while the Nifty gained 793.45 points (3.30%) to 24,801.45 during intraday trade. Market breadth was robust, with 3,441 stocks advancing, 521 declining, and 168 remaining unchanged. All sectoral indices, except for pharma, traded in the green. Realty, IT, and metal sectors led the charge, each gaining close to 4%. Pharma stocks came under pressure amid renewed concerns over U.S. drug pricing, following President Donald Trump’s proposal to cut prescription costs. Closing Bell | May 12, 2025: The Sensex ended the day 2,975.43 points (3.74%) higher at 82,429.90, while the Nifty 50 settled up 916.70 points (3.82%) at 24,924.70, as investor sentiment remained buoyant throughout the session. Stay tuned for continued live coverage on share prices, sectoral movements, and market reactions.