Top Indian Stock Market News Today (29 Oct 2025)
🏦 1. Market cools off after rally
The Sensex slipped around 150 points, and the Nifty 50 moved below 25,950 as investors booked profits after a strong upward run.
🔸 Weakness was seen in financial, IT, and consumer sectors.
🔸 Metal and PSU bank stocks showed some resilience.
📈 Overall mood: Investors are waiting for fresh triggers before taking new positions.
🌍 2. Key events ahead
Markets are expected to stay volatile this week due to global and domestic factors:
🔹 The upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates.
🔹 Q2 earnings results from top Indian companies.
🔹 Updates on international trade and oil prices.
💡 Impact: These factors could shape the short-term direction of Indian equities.
💰 3. Government to sell part of LIC stake
The Indian government may reduce its shareholding in LIC before the year ends to improve public participation.
🔸 The sale could raise ₹8,000–13,000 crore.
🔸 It would increase liquidity and public float in the stock.
🚀 Investor view: A higher float could make LIC shares more attractive to institutional investors.
🍳 4. TTK Prestige reports strong earnings
Cookware major TTK Prestige posted a 22% rise in quarterly profit, driven by demand for premium products.
🔸 Net profit: ₹64 crore (vs ₹53 crore last year).
🔸 Revenue up 11% year-on-year.
✅ Takeaway: Consumer demand for branded, higher-end kitchen products remains strong despite broader market caution.
🌏 5. Global investors bet big on India
Singapore-based firm Lighthouse Canton plans to invest over $1.5 billion in India in the next few years.
🔹 Focus on private credit and real estate projects.
🌟 Significance: Continued foreign inflows show growing confidence in India’s long-term growth story.
🧭 Market snapshot
- 📉 Indices: Sensex & Nifty slightly down.
- 💵 FIIs: Mild outflows after recent inflows.
- 🏭 Sectors to watch: Metals, PSU Banks, FMCG.
- 📆 Short-term outlook: Consolidation likely before next leg of movement.
