Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Thursday, May 29, 2025, after a two-day losing streak, tracking gains in global markets following a U.S. court decision blocking President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 320.70 points, or 0.39%, to close at 81,633.02 in a volatile session on Thursday, influenced by the monthly expiry of derivative contracts. During the day, it surged as much as 504.57 points, or 0.62%, to touch an intraday high of 81,816.89.
The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 81.15 points or 0.33% to 24,833.60. The index swung sharply in both directions on the monthly expiry day before ending with gains. Metal, realty, pharma and IT sector indices were major gainers.
Among Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank climbed 2.41% a day after markets regulator Sebi barred its former CEO, Sumant Kathpalia, and four other senior officials from accessing the securities markets in connection with an alleged insider trading in the bank’s shares.
Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Eternal, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra and Axis Bank were also among the gainers.
Bajaj Finance, ITC, Bajaj Finserv and Asian Paints were among the laggards.
Investors rejoiced a U.S. federal court’s decision to block President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports.
“Global sentiment improved after a U.S. court struck down Trump’s reciprocal tax policy. However, the domestic market remained mostly rangebound during the day due to rising oil prices and higher U.S. 10-year bond yields. Some recovery was seen toward the end of the session, driven by F&O expiry-led covering.
“Export-focused sectors like IT and Pharma performed well, supported by hopes of easing trade tensions,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.
The BSE midcap gauge climbed 0.48 per cent and smallcap index went up by 0.39%.
Among sectoral indices, realty jumped the most 1.21%, followed by metal (0.89%), BSE Focused IT (0.79%), services (0.69%t), teck (0.65%), consumer discretionary (0.55%) and commodities (0.53%).
FMCG emerged as the only laggard.
As many as 2,022 stocks advanced while 1,954 declined and 135 remained unchanged on the BSE.
“While markets witnessed sideways movement in the first half, key indices rebounded on selective buying amid short covering on the monthly derivatives expiry day,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.
“Strong Asian and European cues also aided sentiment, even as investors await the release of the minutes of the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting,” Mr. Tapse said.
In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng settled in positive territory.
Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday (May 28, 2025).
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹4,662.92 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.
Also, the Reserve Bank said that the country is poised to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world even in FY26.
India’s industrial production growth slowed to 2.7% in April 2025 due to poor performance of manufacturing, mining and power sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Global oil benchmark Brent crude rose 1.42% to $65.82 per barrel.
On Wednesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex had slipped 239.31 points, or 0.29%, to close at 81,312.32, while the Nifty declined 73.75 points, or 0.30%, to settle at 24,752.45.