Stock Market Highlights, October 16, 2025: Sensex Gains 830 pts, Nifty Settles Above 25,550; Before Diwali Dalal Street Surged Significatly Today

Stock Market Highlights, October 16, 2025: Sensex Gains 830 pts, Nifty Settles Above 25,550; Why Dalal Street Surged Today Mumbai, October 16, 2025 — Indian equities rallied sharply on Thursday as strong Q2 earnings from IT majors and financials, coupled with easing global cues, lifted market sentiment. The BSE Sensex jumped 862.23 points (1.04%) to close at 83,467.66, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 261.75 points (1.03%) to settle at 25,585.30, marking its best single-day gain in nearly a month. Broader markets also participated, with both Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices rising over 0.8%.