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Stock market today: BSE Sensex closes over 1,400 points up; Nifty50 above 24,150 - top reasons for New Year bull party

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity ben... Read More
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex briefly crossed the 80,000 mark, Nifty50 moved above 24,200. BSE Sensex ended the day at 79,943.71, up 1,436 points or 1.83%. Nifty50 closed at 24,188.65, up 446 points or 1.88%.

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Indian equity markets moved higher on Thursday, contrasting with losses in Asian markets, as financial, automotive and IT sectors showed strength ahead of next week's quarterly earnings season.

The BSE Sensex gained more than 1,500 points to cross 80,000, while the Nifty50 rose above 450 points, crossing the 24,200 level intraday. The BSE witnessed a substantial surge as the combined market value of all listed entities rose by Rs 5.89 lakh crore, reaching Rs 450.32 lakh crore, according to an ET report.

The trading session concluded positively across key sector-specific indices, with notable advances in Nifty Auto, Financial Services, IT, and Consumer Durables segments, which registered increases ranging from 1.5% to 3.8%.

Why BSE Sensex & Nifty50 have rallied today


The key factors behind today's stock market rally are:

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1) December Auto Sales

Automotive shares performed exceptionally well, backed by strong December sales figures despite seasonal slowdown expectations.

Eicher Motors advanced 7% following a 25% year-on-year rise in Royal Enfield sales, reaching 79,466 units in December versus 63,887 units last year.

Maruti Suzuki gained 4.5% after reporting 1,78,248 units sold in December, up 30% from 1,37,551 units previously. M&M and Ashok Leyland shares rose over 4% following positive December sales data.

2) IT Sector Gains

The IT sector index rose nearly 2% after positive forecasts from CLSA and Citi for December quarter revenue and 2025 outlook.

Leading IT companies, including Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra, contributed over 300 points to the Sensex increase.

3) Economic Outlook

Bernstein's analysis indicates economic recovery within 1-2 quarters, suggesting current levels represent the lowest point.

"With the 5% growth in September and a low industrial growth, we believe this phase represents a bottoming. With policy actions uncertainties dissolving ahead, and a base reset, the growth may start picking up in 1-2 quarters," Bernstein stated.

4) Financial Sector Performance

Banking and financial shares showed significant improvement, with Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance rising by approximately 6% and 8% respectively.

HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and IndusInd Bank also contributed positively.

5) Expiry Trading Pattern

The Nifty maintained a range between 23900 and 23500 over two weeks, showing consolidation before breaking upward during Thursday's weekly expiry.

Top Stocks To Buy For 2025

Top stocks to buy for 2025: Which are the best stocks to buy for the New Year 2025? Which stocks should you invest in for the long-term? Financial experts advise investors to select high-quality companies with appropriate valuations. ET Wealth has identified nine specific stocks. These selections feature companies where analysts have revised upward their full-year earnings or PAT projections for both 2024-25 and 2025-26. These nine selected stocks currently indicate potential double-digit appreciation by December 2025. We take a look at the top stocks for 2025:


Disclaimer: The opinions, analyses and recommendations expressed here do not reflect the views of The Times of India. Always consult with a qualified investment advisor or financial planner before making any investment decisions.

Godrej Properties stock outlook 2025: Godrej Properties company maintains a robust pipeline of upcoming launches (spanning Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad) scheduled for the latter half of 2024-25.


Current price: Rs 2,899/-


Upside potential: 25.9%


Given its established brand presence and sustained market demand, the company is well-positioned to surpass its projected targets for 2024-25. Additionally, its strategic emphasis on economically advantageous projects and consistent sales performance has resulted in substantial operating cash flow. These positive cash flow trends are anticipated to continue through the remainder of this fiscal year.

HDFC Life Insurance Company stock outlook 2025: Market experts highlight several key strengths of the organisation, including a well-balanced product portfolio, efficient channel operations, robust distribution infrastructure, continuous product development, emphasis on agency networks through franchise investments, and enhanced persistency across various segments.


Current price: Rs 633/-


Upside potential: 27.9%

PNB Housing Finance stock outlook 2025: An analysis from ICICI Securities, published following the Q2 results, highlights several crucial strengths of the company.


Current price: Rs 965/-


Upside potential: 24.4%


The strengths include its transformed operational approach emphasising profitable retail portfolios, stringent monitoring of asset performance, enhanced emphasis on resolving corporate non-performing assets, substantial return on assets, and sophisticated liability administration.

Max Financial Services stock outlook 2025: Following the September quarter results, Elara Securities published a report highlighting the company's potential for growth surpassing both industry and private sector rates.


Current price: Rs 1,165/-


Upside potential: 21.9%


This optimistic outlook stems from enhanced distribution via agency networks, significant expansion in the Axis channel following rebranding initiatives, and robust product portfolio offerings.

Inox Wind stock outlook 2025: A Nuvama analysis on Inox Wind indicates strong growth prospects for the company, supported by several key factors. These include annual industry tailwinds of 12-14GW TAM, advanced technological capabilities, profitable maintenance service operations and sound financial health.


Current price: Rs 208/-


Upside potential: 17.7%

Prestige Estates Projects stock outlook 2025: A report by Antique Stock Broking, published following the September quarter results, indicates that the firm's diversification approach positions it well to benefit from the current housing growth phase.


Current price: Rs 1,751/-


Upside potential: 16.5%


The analysis highlights the organisation's robust market position in three crucial regions—Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and MMR—whilst noting its strategic expansion into emerging markets such as Noida, Chennai, and Pune as significant advantages.

Power Finance Corporation stock outlook 2025: Following the September quarter results, a report by Motilal Oswal highlighted several positive aspects of the financial performance.


Current price: Rs 517/-


Upside potential: 16.0%


The analysis emphasised four crucial strengths: clear prospects for loan expansion, robust earnings progression, effective management of stressed assets, and sound return metrics.

Hindustan Aeronautics stock outlook 2025: Market experts highlight HAL's exceptional operational performance, impressive return metrics, potential for international sales, favourable price levels and India's expanding air defence requirements as crucial advantages.


Current price: Rs 4,628/-


Upside potential: 15.5%


The firm's recent elevation to Maharatna PSU status by the government has granted it greater independence in financial decisions and operational matters.

Amber Enterprises India stock outlook 2025: Following the September quarter results, Anand Rathi published a report projecting significant growth for the company. The analysis forecasts an increase in revenue from 25.6% in 2023-24 to 37% in 2026-27.


Current price: Rs 5,724/-


Upside potential: 16.6%


Additionally, the Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) is expected to rise from 8.3% to 20.6% during the same period, primarily driven by positive momentum in electronics and mobility sectors.



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