The Indian stock market staged a smart recovery on Thursday, 29 May 2025, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounding after a two-day losing streak. A major global trigger - a US court blocking President Trump’s proposed "reciprocal tariffs" - alongside strong domestic institutional buying and corporate earnings announcements, lifted investor sentiment on Dalal Street.
Key Indices Performance - Sensex and Nifty Today
The major Indian equity benchmarks managed to end higher, reversing earlier losses and navigating through a volatile session.
- Sensex ended at 81,633.02, up 320.70 points (0.39%).
- Nifty 50 closed at 24,833.60, rising 81.15 points (0.33%).
Wrap-up: A firm recovery powered by positive global cues and selective domestic buying interest kept the indices in the green.
FII/DII Activity
Institutional investors showed strong buying appetite, lending crucial support to the market recovery.
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Net buyers worth ₹4,662.92 crore
- Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs): Net buyers worth ₹7,911.99 crore
- Total institutional net inflow: ₹12,574.91 crore
Wrap-up: Robust inflows from both FIIs and DIIs underpinned the day’s positive close.
IPO News, New Listings and Market Buzz
The primary market remained active with IPO activity and stock-specific movements catching attention.
- Prostarm Info Systems IPOclosed with an impressive oversubscription of 81
- Investor sentiment towards IPOs stayed selective and value-driven
Wrap-up: New listings and IPO enthusiasm continued to add to the market’s vibrant undertone.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers
Several heavyweight and mid-tier stocks contributed to the day’s gains.
- IndusInd Bank: +2.47% to ₹825.00 Boosted by governance optimism after regulatory action on ex-CEO
- Sun Pharma: +1.99% to ₹1,699.50 Positive pharma sector sentiment drove
- Eternal (Zomato): +1.79% to ₹228.20 Continued rally on food delivery and quick commerce growth
- Adani Ports: +1.74% to ₹1,435. Gained after re-entering local debt market for long-term
- Trent: +1.65% to ₹5,651. Momentum from upbeat retail sector prospects
Wrap-up: Financials, pharma, retail, and logistics led the market recovery.
Top Nifty 50 Losers
Some stocks faced profit-booking and sector-specific pressures.
Wrap-up: Selective profit-booking and sector fatigue capped gains in a few frontline counters.
Global and Economic Cues - Market Influencers Today
Key domestic and global factors steered investor sentiment throughout the session.
- US court ruling blocking proposed tariffs lifted global markets
- Crude oil prices firmed up on easing tariff concerns and stronger demand
- US Dollar strengthened post-FOMC minutes and tariff
- Asian and European markets traded higher, mirroring Wall Street
- RBI announced a record dividend payout to the
- India VIX plunged 9% to 16.42, suggesting waning market
Wrap-up: A mix of global positivity and domestic stability reinforced market confidence.
What to Watch Tomorrow - 30 May 2025
Traders and investors will closely track:
- Nifty 50 and Sensex technical
- India’s Q4 GDP data
- Remaining corporate earnings
- Global cues, particularly from US trade policy developments
Wrap-up: The market awaits key data and policy signals for near-term direction.
Final Takeaway - Summary of the Day
On 29 May 2025, the Indian stock market rebounded smartly after a two-day slide, bolstered by positive global cues and heavy domestic institutional buying. Despite monthly F&O expiry-induced volatility, both Sensex and Nifty ended higher. Broader market participation was positive, with mid- and small-cap indices outperforming.
IPO activity and corporate earnings continued to fuel stock-specific moves. Going forward, GDP data and global trade policy updates will be critical drivers for sentiment.