Overview:

• Sensex dropped by 175.19 points to 81,751.56 and Nifty declined by 68.95 points to 25,039.35 in the face of sectoral divergence.

• Nifty IT pack rose 456.30 points (+1.31%) with the top gainers being Titan, Infosys, and TCS, while banks pulled markets down.

• Foreign investors invested ₹1,440 crore, reflecting enhanced global confidence despite consolidation in domestic markets.

Indian stock market today saw a mixed trade on October 8, 2025, as the benchmark indices dipped slightly while the IT sector gained. Nifty 50 lost 68.95 points to 25,039.35, down 0.27%, while Sensex fell by 175.19 points to 81,751.56, down 0.21% during the day. Nifty IT index gained 456.30 points, rising 1.31% to 35,165.75 and is the top-performing sector. 

The banking sector, however, had to contend with headwinds as Nifty Bank fell 343.55 points, down 0.61% to 55,895.80. BSE Smallcap index closed in the red, down 192.33 points or 0.36% to 52,997.97. Let’s explore how major stocks performed today based on Moneycontrol Live Updates. 

Top Gainers and Losers on Nifty 50

Technology stocks were the top gainers in the share market news today. Titan shares saw a 4.16% jump to Rs. 3,560.30. Infosys stock rose 2.12% to Rs. 1,489.40 and Tata Consultancy Services rose 1.85% to Rs. 3,028.60. Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies also finished on the up, rising 1.25% and 0.75% respectively. On the other hand, NTPC share price declined 1.48% to Rs. 333. Jio Financial Services fell 1.40% to Rs. 305.55. Meanwhile, SBI Life Insurance, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, and Nestle India lost 1.21%, 1.19%, and 1.17% respectively.

Corporate Updates and Business Developments

A few major corporate announcements set Indian stock market mood for the day. According to CNBC TV18, Titan stocks picked up pace after strong quarterly reports, with the domestic business up 18% year-on-year and the overseas business posting incredible 86% growth. The jewellery business reported 19% growth, while the watch segment grew 12%. The retail network stretched to 3,377 stores with the addition of 54 new domestic and one international store in a quarter.

Tata Motors was in the limelight even though it posted a 24.2% fall in wholesale volumes of Jaguar Land Rover to 66,165 units. It was due to the cyber attack that had hit operations since September, the phased wind-down of old Jaguar models, and successive US tariffs weighing on volumes during the second quarter, according to financialexpress.com.

Real estate developer Lodha posted reassuring numbers with pre-sales growing 7% to Rs. 4,570 crore and collections increasing 13% to Rs. 3,480 crore year-on-year, as reported by Moneycontrol. The developer also included a new project of Gross Development Value of Rs. 2,300 crore in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

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Major Stock Moves

Ajmera Realty and Infra India posted its largest single-day increase in two months, jumping 5.50% to Rs. 1,044 as trading volumes went up by 660.68%. The market capitalization of the company stands at Rs. 4,109.09 crore. 

Yatra Online stretched its five-session winning streak higher, rising 8.09% to Rs. 173.10 and hitting a new 52-week high of Rs. 176.40 as reported by MSN. The travel technology player witnessed trading volumes increase by 140.73% over its five-session average.

RBL Bank stocks broke a two-day fall, rising by 0.75% to Rs. 275.60, although the stock is under the F&O ban list. RBL Bank stocks have surged 88.77% from its 52-week low of Rs. 146.00 in January 2025.

IPO and Investment Activity

India's gold ETFs maintained their strong performance, drawing in record $902 million inflows in September, up 285% from August and the fourth straight month of positive flows. This puts India at Asia's highest gold ETF inflows on record.

Infinity Infoway shares also had a grand opening on the BSE SME platform, listing at a 90% premium over its IPO price as reported by Moneycontrol. WeWork India's IPO allotment was completed, and shares will list both on NSE and BSE on October 10.

Market breadth continued to be positive with 1,147 stocks gaining compared to 1,561 falling shares on the National Stock Exchange. Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) increased interest, registering net inflows of Rs. 1,440.66 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) invested Rs. 452.57 crore in the cash segment.

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Market Outlook

The stock market today showed a cautious mood as investors weighed robust corporate profits in some industries against overall market volatility. IT stocks were the savior that helped curb further losses, while weakness in banking and power sectors dragged the mood. FII inflows indicate renewed faith, albeit investors remain cautious of global economic trends and policy announcements in the subsequent sessions.

FAQs

1. Why did the Sensex and Nifty close lower today?

Sensex and Nifty fell owing to weakness in the banking, power, and FMCG segments. While IT stocks showed strength, overall selling pressure and investor skittishness depressed the benchmarks.

2. What sector fared the best in the Indian share market today?

The technology segment topped all others, as the Nifty IT index gained 1.31%. Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and HCL Tech led gains on the back of robust earning expectations and positive overseas cues.

3. What were the salient factors underpinning market sentiment?

Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) flows of ₹1,440.66 crore gave a very important fillip. Furthermore, strong quarterly reports from Titan and better-than-expected optimism in IT and realty sectors helped contain overall losses.

4. What were today's top gainers and losers?

Titan shares jumped 4.16%, Infosys gained 2.12%, and TCS rose 1.85% in top gainers. NTPC declined 1.48%, Jio Financial lost 1.40%, and SBI Life fell 1.21% in losers.

5. What is the market expectation for the next sessions?

Analysts expect cautious trading ahead as investors monitor inflation data and global cues. IT stocks may continue providing support, while volatility could persist due to mixed global economic indicators.