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Amisha Vora, CMD of PL Group, tells ET Now she’s constructive on Indian equities for Samvat 2082, citing comfortable liquidity, tax and GST incentives, and a consumption-led recovery. After heavy FII selling, she expects domestic demand and credit growth to spark earnings upgrades — with BFSI, autos, consumer durables and metals among the key plays. Precious metals get a cautious, tactical nod.

As Samvat 2082 begins with the Diwali Muhurat trading session, brokerages have unveiled their top festive picks including HDFC Bank, L&T, Adani Power, and Kaynes Technologies, citing India’s robust earnings outlook, liquidity support, and strong investor sentiment.

Six NSE-listed largecap stocks — including Ingersoll-Rand, Bandhan Bank, Titagarh Rail, and P&G Hygiene — closed above their 200-day moving averages on October 20, 2025, signaling a potential bullish breakout and renewed upside momentum.

Brokerages InCred Equities and Religare Broking suggest 10 Diwali stock buys across sectors including banking, defense, cement, and energy, with upside potential of 12–30%, supported by strong fundamentals and technical momentum.

Indian markets advanced, supported by strong Q2 corporate results, festival optimism, and positive global cues. FII and DII inflows lifted the rupee, while volatility eased and global indices gained.

Indian markets rose ahead of the Muhurat Trading session marking Samvat 2082. Sensex gained 411 points and Nifty 50 added 133 points. Experts recommend top stocks like Paytm, Adani Green, Ambuja, V-Mart, and Royal Orchid Hotels for fresh positions.

India s stock exchanges are shifting the Diwali Muhurat Trading window to an afternoon slot for the first time in decades, marking the start of Samvat 2082. This auspicious one-hour session, traditionally held in the evening, aims to blend tradition with operational efficiency.

Indian markets are poised for a positive October, according to Pradeep Gupta of Anand Rathi Group. Despite global headwinds, domestic demand, supportive monetary conditions, and tax changes are expected to drive an upward trend. Financials and consumer demand sectors are particularly well-placed. Investors can look forward to a potentially strong festive season.

Indian markets are showing strong upward movement. Analysts suggest a potential consolidation before further gains. Several companies are in focus today. PNB faces a credit loss framework impact. Zee partners for baseball broadcasts. REC reported a profit rise. HDFC Bank sees no layoffs from AI. Jindal Steel is in talks for its steel business. JSW Steel anticipates strong demand.

RIL, South Indian Bank, CEAT, and Polycab India surged on strong Q2 earnings, while JSW Energy and Tejas Networks declined amid profit pressure in a volatile Diwali trading session.