Elsewhere in Asia, most major indices rose 1-2%, while key averages in Europe were up 0.2-0.9%. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite was up around 0.9% at the time of going to press. At home, the Nifty crossed a key hurdle of 17,400, while the Volatility Index or VIX-a fear gauge-dropped, suggesting traders see lower risks of a downside to the market in the near term.
Mcap of 8 of top-10 firms erodes by Rs 1.55L cr
Recently, the market witnessed a downturn, with eight of the leading firms in India suffering major valuation losses. The declines of HDFC Bank and Bajaj
October 25, 2026