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Indian Stocks Soar to New Peaks Amid Foreign Inflows
17 Oct
Summary
- Sensex and Nifty indices rebound after weak start
- Foreign and domestic investors increase buying
- Crude oil prices decline, boosting market sentiment
On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Indian equity benchmark indices rebounded after a weak start, supported by a surge in foreign fund inflows and firm buying in heavyweight stocks. The Sensex opened lower, falling 261.58 points to 83,206.08, while the Nifty also slipped 76.7 points to 25,508.60 in early trade.
However, both indices soon recovered the lost ground. By around 10:45 a.m., the Sensex had risen 392.98 points or 0.47% to 83,860.63, and the Nifty advanced to 25,696.55, up 111.25 points or 0.43%. The Nifty even touched an intraday high of 25,707, its highest level since October 1, 2024.
The market's rebound was driven by several key factors. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their buying for the second straight session, purchasing equities worth Rs 997.29 crore on Thursday. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought shares worth Rs 4,076.20 crore, strengthening market liquidity and investor sentiment. Additionally, a decline in global oil benchmark Brent crude to USD 60.94 a barrel eased inflationary pressures and reduced India's import bill, providing support to the domestic market.
