Sensex rises 200 points as Nifty holds 25,000 in Muhurat Trading
In short
Sensex was up 200 points in Muhurat Trading and Nifty stayed above 25,000. The Nifty MidCap 100 rose 0.77% and the Nifty SmallCap 100 rose 0.92%.
The gains show a strong start for broader Indian markets in the special Diwali session. Mid-sized and smaller shares did better than the main index.
What the reporting says
Sensex rose 200 points and Nifty held 25,000 during Muhurat Trading, while the Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 gained 0.77% and 0.92%, respectively. The Business Standard Markets brief highlighted the stronger broader market performance in the special session. The move pointed to a positive start across large-cap and mid- and small-cap shares.
Why it matters
The Muhurat Trading session saw Indian benchmarks and broader market indices trade higher, with Sensex up 200 points, Nifty holding 25,000, and mid- and small-cap gauges rising. The source emphasizes that broader markets outperformed, suggesting a constructive tone across market segments in the special session. This is a live market move with immediate relevance for equity investors.