Stock markets surge in early trade tracking rally in global peers

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Thursday (October 16, 2025), tracking a rally in global markets amid U.S. Fed rate cut hopes. Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the markets' optimism during the initial trade. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 407.67 points to 83,013.10 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 104 points to 25,427.55. From the Sensex firms, Axis Bank climbed 3%, a day after announcing its September quarter earnings. Adani Ports, Titan, Eternal, Kot ...