The Indian stock market is likely to start on an optimistic note on Thursday, October 17, 2025, as investors are watching world signals, company profits, and macro information. Having had a robust run this week which has seen the Sensex and the Nifty 50 hit record highs, attention now turns to major corporate performances and industry developments that would carry the momentum in the next few sessions.
The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 had finished the last session at 82,605.43 and 25,323.55 respectively, both up 575 and 178 points respectively. Other broader markets also performed well with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap index growing 1.07 and 0.78, respectively.
Best Stocks to Buy on October 17, 2025
Wipro Ltd
IT industry large Wipro will be of interest following its announcement of its Q2 FY26. The increase in the company revenue and direction will be highly monitored as the investors measure global recovery in IT spending. The participants of the market will also follow the discussion of AI, cloud transformation, and the demand of digital services.
Reliance Industries (RIL)
Reliance industries is a major stock to observe when it has been mentioned that its retail and telecom divisions perform well. The emphasis will be on the energy transition plans of the company, such as the news on the green hydrogen and solar projects in the company.
Infosys
The Infosys shares might move after the quarterly results as the investors will examine what management will comment on margins, the visibility of the order book, and the development of AI-led services. The overall IT index can be subject to low volatility.
JSW Energy
JSW Energy stock can be held active following the announcement of capacity expansion plans by the renewable energy and battery storage by the company. The emphasis of the company on clean power and sustainability has remained a source of long term investors.
Havells India
Havells India will be on the spot since festive demand in the consumer durables industry is reviving at a rapid pace. Analysts have high hopes of high sales in the Diwali season in appliances, cables and lighting.
AU Small Finance Bank
The stock of the AU Small Finance Bank will respond to its recent earnings announcement published on 2 August. Such key areas as loan book growth, net interest margins (NIMs), and asset quality measurements should be monitored. The stock is in the limelight of investors in the midst of vibrant retail credit.
UCO Bank
UCO Bank can still be said to be strong due to the increased asset quality and profitability. The change process in the bank and governmental efforts in the PSU sector are likely to remain sentiment-positive.
Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS)
OFSS can be on the move following the delivery of improved than anticipated outcomes in its core banking and cloud software subsidiaries. Shareholders will be concerned with the move that the company makes AI-driven financial solutions.
Vikram Solar
Vikram Solar stock is in limelight as new orders on solar module manufacturing and EPC projects were received by the company. Solar sector stocks such as Vikram Solar are on the rise with the increased renewable energy ambitions of India.
Rallis India
Rallis India, an agrochemical company of Tata Group, may have some movement after any changes in crop protection demand and export orders. The future growth of the company is also positive as the activity of the agri-sector is increasing.
Market Outlook
Market Analysts believe the sector rotation and stock specific action will persist this week, particularly in the banking, IT and energy industries. The next round of corporate earnings, world inflation statistics and the Federal Reserve commentary of the US will be major drivers of the market.
Indian equities are highly resilient in the backdrop of local demand and earnings outlook. Nonetheless, a short-term fluctuation cannot be eliminated, according to an analyst of the Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Investor Takeaway
Diversification and earnings-driven stock selection is still important to investors and traders. The stocks such as Wipro, RIL, Infosys, Havells and JSW energy may provide short and long-term trade and growth prospects.
With the festive season at the offing, the optimism may also remain very strong yet investors are encouraged to monitor global signals, crude oil prices and currency movement to manoeuvre the market effectively.
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