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Updated on 14th November 2025, 9:37 PM
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Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team
Indian stock markets, the Sensex and Nifty, extended their positive run for the fourth consecutive day, closing with modest gains. This rally was driven by strong buying interest in the FMCG, banking, and telecom sectors. The Sensex ended higher by 84 points at 84,563, and the Nifty closed up by 31 points at 25,910. The Indian rupee also saw a slight appreciation against the US dollar, closing at 88.66, though its further gains were capped by a strong dollar and rising crude oil prices.
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Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, continued their upward trajectory, marking their fourth consecutive session of gains on Friday. The market sentiment was buoyed by robust buying activity observed in key sectors, notably Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), banking, and telecommunications.
The BSE Sensex concluded the trading day with a gain of 84 points, settling at 84,563, while the NSE Nifty recorded an advance of 31 points, closing at 25,910.
Adding to the positive domestic sentiment, the Indian rupee strengthened by 4 paise, reaching 88.66 against the US dollar. However, potential for sharper gains in the rupee was limited by the prevailing strength of the American currency and an uptick in global crude oil prices, with Brent crude futures trading 1.6% higher at $64 per barrel.
Impact: This sustained positive momentum indicates growing investor confidence and a healthy market sentiment, which is generally beneficial for stock valuations and market liquidity. Gains in specific sectors can attract further investment into those areas. However, the influence of global factors like crude oil prices and dollar strength highlights the market's sensitivity to external economic conditions. Rating: 6/10.
Definitions: Sensex: A stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Nifty: A stock market index of 50 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). FMCG: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, which are products that are sold quickly and at a relatively low cost, such as packaged foods, toiletries, and beverages. Forex: Foreign exchange, referring to the trading of currencies. Brent crude: A major global oil benchmark, used to price two-thirds of the world's internationally traded crude oil. Futures trade: A contract to buy or sell a commodity, currency, or financial instrument at a predetermined price on a specific future date.