Sensex Soars: 1,200 Pts Up Today

Indian stock markets surged on May 15, 2025, as hopes of a US-India trade agreement lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex jumped 1,200 points to close at 82,530.74, while the Nifty crossed the 25,000 mark for the first time, ending at 25,062.10. The rally was fueled by US President Donald Trump's statement that India had offered a zero-tariff trade deal, reviving expectations of a resolution within the 90-day window after a proposed 26% tariff on Indian goods.

Auto and real estate stocks led the gains, with Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, and DLF posting strong advances. Midcap and smallcap indices also saw healthy gains, and all Sensex components closed in the green except IndusInd Bank, which slipped on internal audit concerns. Sectoral performance was strong across the board, especially in auto, realty, and defense.

Market analysts said the index formed a bullish pattern, suggesting a continued uptrend, with key support and resistance levels now clearly defined.