On 9th October 2025, Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note, with the Nifty closing at 25,046 (-0.25%) and the Sensex at 81,773 (-0.19%). Institutional activity remained modest as DIIs bought ₹329 crore, while FIIs purchased ₹81 crore. The GIFT Nifty traded at 25,152 as of 7:30 a.m.
Corporate Updates
Among major corporate developments, Info Edge shares were in focus after its Q2 update showed a 12% rise in standalone billings to ₹729 crore. Solar Industries secured a ₹483 crore order from South Eastern Coalfields for bulk explosives supply. Escorts Kubota announced plans to invest ₹2,000 crore to expand its manufacturing operations in Haryana by 2031. Meanwhile, Lupin revealed its intention to invest $250 million in a new pharmaceutical plant in Coral Springs, Florida.
Debt Market Highlights
In the debt segment, the 10-year government security yield declined by 1 basis point, closing at 6.50%. RBI data showed that India’s outbound FDI moderated to $4.41 billion in September. The government also announced a ₹7,350 crore plan to boost domestic production of rare-earth magnets, a move expected to strengthen the country’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Commodities and Currencies
In commodities, Brent crude rose to $66.25 per barrel (+1.22%), while gold climbed to $4,011 per ounce (+0.70%), crossing the $4,000 mark amid global uncertainty. Experts, however, warned of potential risks due to volatility in bullion markets. Oil prices edged higher on concerns over Russian output and firm U.S. demand. In the currency market, the USD/INR traded at 88.79, with the DXY at 98.85, EUR/USD at 1.1629, GBP/USD at 1.3401, and USD/JPY at 152.71.
Global Market Overview
Global cues were mixed. In the U.S., the Dow was flat, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.58% and 1.12%, respectively. European markets traded positively, with the FTSE up 0.69%, DAX up 0.87%, and CAC up 1.07%. In Asia, the Nikkei gained 0.40%, while Hang Seng slipped 0.48% and Shanghai Composite inched up 0.19%.
Overall, markets reflected a cautious sentiment with selective optimism driven by corporate updates and commodity price movements, even as investors tracked global macroeconomic developments and policy cues.
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