KEY MKT TRIGGERS IN OCTOBER

October 2025 turned out to be a highly positive month for the Indian stock market.

- Teji Mandi

The Nifty began the month around the 24,600 level and crossed the 26,000 mark on October 23 before witnessing a mild correction later. Similarly, the Sensex rose from around 80,150 to above 85,200, reflecting a recovery of nearly 5,000 points. On October 1, Nifty opened at 24,620.55 and closed at 25,877.85 on October 30, marking a growth of 5.11%. Meanwhile, the Sensex registered a gain of 5.23%. Historically, October has been one of the best-performing months in recent years, driven by festive demand, Diwali sentiment, optimism around the US-India trade deal, and strong Q2 corporate results. The biggest positive development in October came from progress in US-China trade communications. Reports suggested that senior officials from both countries had prepared a framework for an in