Stock Market Today | October 15, 2025

On Wednesday, October 15, the Indian stock market proceeded along its bullish trend with widespread sectoral buying in the stock market boosting major indices to new highs. Good international indicators, declining inflation, and outlook on Q2 earnings improved investor confidence.

The BSE Sensex rose 575 points (0.70) to end at 82,605.43 and the Nifty 50 gained 178 points (0.73) to end at 25,323.55. The IT led the rally, followed by the banking, auto, and energy stocks with mid and small-cap segments recording high traction.

The Midcap Index of BSE increased by 1.07 and Smallcap Index increased by 0.78, which showed the wide market coverage.

 Key Stocks to Watch Today

1. Infosys Ltd

Infosys will be targeted before it declares its Q2 FY26 earnings. The IT major will record consecutive growth in revenue supported by the high number of deals and stable demand environment. The analysts will have a keen eye on the commentary of FY26 guidance and customer spending in the U.S and Europe.

2. Wipro Ltd

Wipro shares will probably be active once the company reports on its quarterly results. Shareholders will monitor its margin performance and order book expansion, particularly following the commentary of the management team that it takes discretion to increase spending among key clients.

3. Axis Bank

Axis Bank will also be on the spot after being seen performing subdued in the beginning of the week. It is projected that the lender will show a decrease in year on year net profit because of increased credit costs, but there is a possibility that the growth in loans and NII will be steady. Updates on the quality of assets and capital adequacy are under observation by the analysts.

4. Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai India got into the news with the launch of a giant 45,000 crore investment plan by 2030 to launch 26 new models, including EVs and hybrids. Tarun Garg was also appointed as MD and CEO of the company, which will start in January 2026. The news has caused a boom in the auto stocks and the suppliers.

5. Lombard General Insurance of ICICI Lombard.

The stock of the insurer can extend its gains following an announcement of 18 percent increase in Q2 FY 26 net profit to 820 crore with improved underwriting margins. It also announced an interim dividend amounting to 6.50 pendant shares.

6. Thyrocare Technologies

Thyrocare shares shot more than 17 percent during the last session after reporting a 80 percent year-on-year increase in profits during Q2 FY26 and giving a 2:1 bonus issue and interim share of 7 cents. The stock is still on the radar of investors to build further momentum.

7. Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra stock went down this week, following a 4.4 YoY decline in Q2 profitability, but margin and deal wins had a sharp increase. Analysts believe that the stock would level, with the company concentrating on cost savings and digital transformation transactions.

8. HDFC Life Insurance

In anticipation of its performance, HDFC Life stock had surged more than 2 percent, and the premium growth was anticipated to be better and the increase in profitability ratios. The investors will pay attention to its VNB margin and APE numbers.

9. Tata Communications

The Tata Communications share surged by an almost 7 per cent to a new 52-week high of 1999 and the stock market was very optimistic that the second-quarter performance of the company will be good before its results are announced. Bullish bets are still received in the direction of the company that specializes in the sphere of enterprise connectivity and digital communication services.

10. Yes Bank

Yes Bank was also in the spotlight following the recommendation by analysts to pick the banking firm as one of the top five stocks below 50 with a good potential to rise this Diwali. Technical charts of the stock indicate that the stock could go up to ₹33 which means that the stock would go up by 41.9 percent.

 Global Market Cues

Asian and European markets closed predominantly up on Wednesday as a result of a restored belief in the global economy recovery and anticipates that significant central banks are likely to keep interest rates constant.

The U.S. indices have also traded in the green with technology and energy stocks at the helm serving as good indicators to home investors.

 Market Outlook

Experts reckon that the Indian market can likely sustain its upward trend in the short run which can be assisted with:

• Strong domestic liquidity

• Enhancing the performance in Q2.

• Cheaper oil and appreciating rupee.

• Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) inflows.

There is a certain degree of trepidation, however, in the world geopolitics relations and the U.S. inflation statistics, which, in turn, might affect volatility in the near future.

 Summary

Index   Closing Level Change

Sensex           82,605.43        ▲ +575 pts (0.70%)

Nifty 50           25,323.55        ▲ +178 pts (0.73%)

BSE Midcap   —        ▲ +1.07%

BSE Smallcap            —        ▲ +0.78%

Best Industry Areas to Target: IT, Banking, Auto and Insurance.

Best Performers: Infosys, HDFC life, Tata communications, Thyrocare.

Best Laggards: Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra.

Conclusion

As the Q2 earnings season is already in the full swing, the Indian stock market will have a busy week. Primary players such as Infosys, Wipro, Axis Bank and Tata communications will push the market sentiment, and the optimism in the whole world and high level of participation in the country may facilitate the index to retain its rising movement.

Quarterly figures, management direction and macro information are some of the new trading signals that investors are encouraged to monitor.