How did Nifty 50 perform during October 20-24, 2025?

Nifty 50 closed the week at 25,795.15, declining 48 points (0.19%) from the previous week. The index traded in a range of 25,718 to 26,100, showing consolidation after a sustained rally with mixed sector performance.

Which sectors performed well this week?

Top performing sectors were Metals (+3.2%), IT Services (+2.1%), and Realty (+1.8%). Underperforming sectors included FMCG (-2.3%), Pharma (-1.7%), and PSU Banks (-1.5%).

What were the key market events this week?

Key events included Diwali Muhurat Trading on Tuesday, mixed Q2 earnings from FMCG companies, rising crude oil prices due to new US sanctions, and India's HSBC Composite PMI falling to a five-month low. FIIs turned net sellers after sustained buying.

Which stocks were the top gainers and losers?

Top gainers: Hindalco (+8.2%), Tata Steel (+6.7%), Infosys (+5.3%), Bharti Airtel (+4.9%). Top losers: Cipla (-7.2%), HUL (-5.8%), ITC (-4.3%), Adani Ports (-3.9%).

What is the technical outlook for Nifty 50?

The short-term trend remains positive with neutral to bullish outlook. Key support at 25,600-25,650 and resistance at 26,100-26,150. Most analysts recommend 'buy-on-dips' strategy as long as Nifty holds above 25,600 support level.

Nifty 50 Weekly Wrap: October 20-24, 2025 Market Analysis

Weekly Market Overview

The Nifty 50 index experienced a week of consolidation with mixed performance across sectors. The week started strong but ended with profit booking as investors took gains after a sustained rally. The index closed the week at 25,795.15, showing resilience despite global uncertainties and domestic economic data.

Weekly Close

25,795.15

Weekly Change

-48.00 (-0.19%)

Weekly High

26,100.50

Weekly Low

25,718.20

Daily Performance Breakdown

📅 Day-by-Day Market Movement

Day	Market Action	Nifty 50 Close	Key Highlights
Monday, Oct 20	Gains	25,843.15 +133.30 pts	Fourth straight day of gains; rally led by Reliance Industries and foreign fund inflows
Tuesday, Oct 21	Market Closed	-	Diwali Muhurat Trading - special one-hour session for auspicious beginning
Wednesday, Oct 22	Mixed Trading	25,868.65 +25.50 pts	Selective buying in midcaps; IT and pharma sectors showed strength
Thursday, Oct 23	Volatile Gains	25,891.40 +22.80 pts	Nifty briefly breached 26,100 but saw strong profit-booking; IT sector led gains
Friday, Oct 24	Profit Booking	25,795.15 -96.25 pts	Decline driven by profit-taking in FMCG and banking stocks; metal sector outperformed

📈 Sector Performance & Market Breadth

Top Performing Sectors

Metals

+3.2%

IT Services

+2.1%

Realty

+1.8%

Underperforming Sectors

FMCG

-2.3%

Pharma

-1.7%

PSU Banks

-1.5%

Weekly Market Statistics

Metric	Value	Weekly Change
Nifty 50 Weekly Range	25,718 - 26,100	382 points
Advance-Decline Ratio	28:22	Positive bias
India VIX	11.73	+3.85%
FII Activity (Net)	₹1,245 Cr	Buyers
DII Activity (Net)	₹892 Cr	Buyers

🔍 Key Stock Movements

Top Weekly Gainers

Hindalco

+8.2%

Tata Steel

+6.7%

Infosys

+5.3%

Bharti Airtel

+4.9%

Top Weekly Losers

Cipla

-7.2%

HUL

-5.8%

ITC

-4.3%

Adani Ports

-3.9%

Key Market Events & Drivers

📰 Major Developments Impacting Markets

Global Cues: Rising crude oil prices following new US sanctions on Russian oil companies created inflationary concerns

Economic Data: India's HSBC Composite PMI for October fell to a five-month low, primarily due to a slowdown in the services sector

FII Activity: Foreign Institutional Investors turned net sellers on Thursday after a period of sustained buying

Currency Movement: Indian rupee remained range-bound between 83.20-83.40 against the US dollar

Corporate Earnings: Mixed Q2 results from FMCG companies led to sector rotation

Technical Factors: The market was in a technically overbought condition after a six-session rally

Technical Outlook & Key Levels

📊 Nifty 50 Technical Analysis for Next Week

Support Levels	Resistance Levels	Outlook
25,750 - 25,800 (Immediate Support)	25,950 - 26,000 (Immediate Resistance)	Neutral to Bullish Range-bound movement expected with positive bias on dips
25,600 - 25,650 (Strong Support)	26,100 - 26,150 (Major Hurdle)
25,450 - 25,500 (Critical Support)	26,300 - 26,400 (Upper Targets)
25,200 - 25,300 (Strong Demand Zone)	26,500 - 26,600 (Breakout Targets)

💡 Trading Strategy for Next Week

Most analysts maintain a "buy-on-dips" stance as long as Nifty holds above the 25,600 level. The broader trend remains positive despite the current consolidation phase. Stock-specific action is expected to continue with focus on Q2 earnings and global cues.

⚠️ Key Risk Factors to Monitor

Persistent profit booking in heavyweights after the recent rally, coupled with declines in FMCG majors post-earnings, weighed on sentiment. Additionally, volatility in global markets and uncertainty surrounding upcoming economic data further dampened risk appetite. Rising crude prices and currency fluctuations remain key monitorables.

Overall Market Tone: The short-term trend remains positive despite the weekly consolidation. Most analysts recommend a "buy-on-dips" strategy with strict stop losses. The broader outlook remains constructive as long as Nifty holds above the 25,600 support level. Sector rotation is expected to continue with focus on earnings delivery.

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