Indian markets open higher after 2-day Diwali holiday:Sensex skyrockets over 600 points, crosses 85,000 mark; Nifty soars past 26,000 levels; indices near all-time high levels

On Thursday, 23 October 2025, the Indian stock markets opened higher after a 2-day Diwali holiday. The 30-share Sensex skyrocketed over 600 points or 0.63% and went past the coveted 85,000 mark. Similarly, the 50-share Nifty crossed the 26,000 levels at opening. Nifty’s all-time high of 26,277.35 points The broader constituent index had made its all-time high of 26,277.35 points on 27 September 2024. Sensex’s all-time high of 85,978.25 points The 30 constituent gauge had made its respective all time high of 85,978.25 points on 27 September 2024. IT stocks – lead Sensex rally The stocks of Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, HUL, Tata Motors, Kotak Bank, Titan were among the major gainers on the Sensex at the morning bell. Nifty IT spurts over 1%: In the sectoral front, most of the major indices opened with gains. Nifty IT was the best performer, rising by 1.74%. Other Asian markets display mixed sentiment: FIIs turn net buyers of Indian equities in October