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NIFTY50 reclaims 26,000: SBI, Bharti Airtel hit 52-week high as FIIs buying, US Fed rate cut hopes drive market rally
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3 min read | Updated on October 27, 2025, 15:06 IST
SUMMARY
NIFTY50 crossed the 26,000 level, while SENSEX rose over 600 points intraday. Consistent FIIs buying, positive expectations around US-India trade talks, and the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision are among the key factors behind the rebound in domestic markets.
FIIs selling has witnessed a drastic fall compared to the previous few months.
NIFTY50 and SENSEX started the week on a positive note, witnessing a smart rebound amid firm global cues and strong investor sentiments. NIFTY50 reclaimed the 26,000 level and made a day high of 26,005. As of 1:30 pm, the benchmark NIFTY50 index was trading 0.5% higher at 25,927, while the SENSEX surged over 400 points to 84,620.
The domestic market is witnessing a strong rebound this month as NIFTY50 and SENSEX have already gained over 5.5% so far in October 2025. Meanwhile, both indices have gained nearly 9% year-to-date.
FIIs turn to domestic markets
Domestic markets have been witnessing a consistent sell-off by Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in the last few months. However, FIIs have shown renewed confidence in Indian equities this month and were net buyers on several days in October.
| Month | FIIs activity | DIIs activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025* | Net sell value ₹244 crore | Net buy value ₹33,989 crore |
| September 2025 | Net sell value ₹35,301 crore | Net buy value ₹65,343 crore |
| August 2025 | Net sell value ₹46,902 crore | Net buy value ₹94,828 crore |
| July 2025 | Net sell value ₹47,666 crore | Net buy value ₹60,939 crore |
| June 2025 | Net buy value ₹7,488 crore | Net buy value ₹72,673 crore |
*Till 24 October 2025
Comparatively, FIIs' selling has witnessed a drastic fall compared to the previous few months. Between October 15 to 21, FIIs were consistent net buyers, while on Friday, October 24, FIIs were net buyers of ₹621.5 crore of Indian equities.
Experts believe FIIs have returned to domestic markets amid attractive valuations of Indian equities, improving corporate earnings, and positive expectations around India-US trade talks.
US Fed rate cut hopes
The US Federal Reserve will begin its meeting this week to decide interest rates. The US Fed is widely expected to reduce interest rates by 0.25%. Market participants will also be monitoring the post-meeting press conference of the Fed Chairman for further clues from the US economy and growth prospects.
The US interest rate cut could help revive the US economy and could be positive for several Indian industries, especially the IT sector, which could see renewed orders inflow and new deal wins.
Broader market indices surge
Broader market indices like NIFTY Midcap100 (+0.82%) and NIFTY Smallcap100 (+0.63%) also saw strong buying interest. Meanwhile, over 75 stocks hit their 52-week high on the NSE today.
The volatility index, or India VIX, is up 7.89% to 12,51. Among the key sectoral indices, NIFTY Realty (+1.5%), NIFTY PSU Bank (+1.4%) and NIFTY Oil & Gas (+1.2%) were the top gainers, while NIFTY Media (-0.6%) and NIFTY Pharma (-0.2%) were the top losers.
Stocks at 52-week high today
| Stock | 52-week high | YTD return* |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ₹919.40 | ▲ 15.4% |
| Bharti Airtel | ₹1,599 | ▲ 31% |
| SBI Life | ₹1,923.90 | ▲ 39.5% |
| Hindalco | ₹845.10 | ▲ 39.5% |
| Tata Steel | ₹177.90 | ▲ 28.1% |
| Federal Bank | ₹235.20 | ▲ 16.8% |
| Vodafone India | ₹10.57 | ▲ 26.7% |
*YTD return as of October 24
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