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Indian Stocks Defy Global Slump, Nifty Soars Above 25,000
21 Aug
Summary
- Indian benchmark indices rise for 5th straight session
- Nifty 50 closes above 25,000 level, Sensex gains over 200 points
- Investors track global developments and domestic policy support
As of August 21, 2025, the Indian stock market has continued its positive momentum, with the domestic equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, opening flat on the day. This comes despite mixed cues from global markets, as Asian markets traded mixed and the US stock market ended lower overnight following the release of the US Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes.
The Indian market, however, has been on a winning streak, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index closing above the 25,000 level on the previous trading session. The Sensex gained 213.45 points, or 0.26%, to close at 81,857.84, while the Nifty 50 settled 69.90 points, or 0.28%, higher at 25,050.55.
Analysts attribute this positive sentiment to the government's policy support and consumption boost, which have helped offset the impact of global developments. Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research at Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., stated that the "near-term market outlook remains positive" due to these factors, even as investors continue to track global trends and key macroeconomic data.
