**Closing Bell: Markets Extend Gains; Nifty Ends near 25,850, Sensex Rises 411 Points**

**Closing Bell: Markets Extend Gains; Nifty Ends at 25,850, Sensex Rises 411 Points** **Mumbai, October 20, 2025:** Equity markets closed higher on Monday, led by strong buying in **IT, oil & gas, and financial stocks**. The **Sensex** gained **411 points** to close near **85,000**, while the **Nifty 50** ended at **25,850**. Major gainers on the Nifty included **Reliance Industries, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories**, while **ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, and M&M** were among top laggards. Broader indices mirrored the upbeat mood, with the **BSE Midcap** and **Smallcap** indices rising **0.7%** and **0.6%**, respectively. Sectorally, **PSU banks surged 3%**, while **oil & gas** and **telecom** gained around **1%** each. Among notable movers, **AU Small Finance Bank** rallied **9.3%**, **RBL Bank** rose **8.5%**, and **Federal Bank** advanced **7.3%**, reflecting strong sentiment in the financial space.