The Indian stock market opened higher on Monday, August 25, 2025, with strong buying in IT and metal stocks driving the gains. The Sensex rose 170 points to 81,468, while the Nifty climbed 58 points to trade above 24,900.
IT and Metal stocks lift markets
Tech Mahindra, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Hindalco, and NTPC were among the major gainers on the Nifty. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, Apollo Hospitals, Jio Financial, and Maruti Suzuki were under pressure. The IT index gained 1.5 percent, while the Metal index added 0.5 percent.
Midcap and Smallcap indices were up slightly, showing positive market breadth with 1,905 stocks advancing and 1,432 declining.
Big moves in individual stocks
- Gulf Oil Lubricants jumped nearly 2% after Choice Equity initiated a “buy” rating with a target price of ₹1,600. The stock traded around ₹1,266.
- Tata Technologies slipped after Motilal Oswal gave a “sell” call with a target of ₹580. Despite the downgrade, the stock traded up 1.2% at ₹692.
- IndusInd Bank gained nearly 1% as Rajiv Anand officially took charge as the new MD & CEO.
- Interarch Building Solutions rose 2.4% after securing a ₹90 crore order from Rungta Mines.
- Brigade Enterprises launched a major residential project in Bengaluru worth over ₹950 crore. However, CFO Jayant B. Manmadkar resigned, with Pradyumna Krishna Kumar appointed as interim CFO.
52-week highs
Several stocks hit fresh 52-week highs, including TVS Motor, Jindal Stainless, UNO Minda, Nykaa, Paytm, HDFC AMC, Cummins, and Maruti Suzuki.
Key corporate developments
In a regulatory move, SEBI approved the reclassification of LIC as a public shareholder of IDBI Bank. As part of the disinvestment process, LIC’s voting rights will be capped at 10 percent, and its stake must be reduced to 15 percent or below within two years.
Separately, the CBI filed a case against Reliance Communications and its promoter Anil Ambani over an alleged ₹2,000 crore bank fraud involving the State Bank of India. Searches are being carried out at his residence and company premises.
Outlook
Market experts say IT and metals are likely to remain strong drivers, while banking stocks could see pressure. Investors are closely watching global cues and upcoming domestic data for further direction.
