Indian Stock Market Weekly Wrap: Sensex and Nifty Rally Amid Geopolitical Easing | May 17, 2025

Market Highlights

Sensex: Closed at 82,400, gaining nearly 3,000 points over the week.

Nifty 50: Ended at 25,019, up by over 1,000 points during the week.

This rally added approximately ₹26.65 lakh crore to investors' wealth, marking the highest-ever weekly gain in the Indian stock market.

(Source: fortuneindia.com)

Top Gainers of the Week Company

Company                                   Weekly Gain (%)

Angel One.                                 9.14%

CDSL                                           8.50%              

Titagarh Wagons.                    7.80%

RVNL                                       7.50%           

BEL.                                            3.80%

(Source: moneycontrol.com)

Top Losers of the Week

Company

Weekly Loss (%)

Asian Paints

-1.80%

Cipla

-1.66%

Tata Motors

-1.24%

Kotak Mahindra

-1.10%

NTPC

-0.86%

(Source: editorji.com)

Sectoral Performance

Sector

Performance

Capital Goods

Strong

Railways

Bullish

Defence

Positive

IT

Weak

(Source: moneycontrol.com)

Global Market Influence

Global markets provided a positive backdrop, with easing U.S. inflation data and progress in trade negotiations between the U.S., China, and India boosting investor sentiment.

(Source: fortuneindia.com)

Expert Insights

"The market's rebound reflects investor optimism amid favorable global cues and strong earnings reports. However, caution is advised as volatility may persist."

— Market Analyst

Conclusion

The Indian stock market's stellar performance this week underscores the resilience of investor sentiment in the face of geopolitical challenges. As global and domestic factors continue to evolve, market participants should stay informed and consider sector-specific developments when making investment decisions.