85,000 points: Sensex surged 600 points, reaching this milestone. Nifty also rose 140 points, touching 26,000. IT and FMCG stocks led the rally, with Nifty IT index up 1.80% and FMCG index up 0.50%. The market boost followed US President Donald Trump's statement on India-US trade deal progress. A Mint report suggested advanced talks, with potential tariff reduction from 50% to 15%., FIIs bought shares worth ₹997 crore. Diwali's Muhurat trading saw Sensex close at 84,426, up 63 points. Since last year's Muhurat trading, Sensex has gained 4,702 points (5.90%) and Nifty 1,565 points (6.44%). (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 09:38 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 85,000 points: Sensex surged 600 points on 23 Oct, reaching this milestone
- Nifty also rose 140 points, touching 26,000
- IT and FMCG stocks led the rally, with Nifty IT index up 1.80% and FMCG index up 0.50%