The Nifty 50 index breached the historic 25,000 mark on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the first time, driven by strong FII inflows, positive macroeconomic data, and optimism around India’s GDP growth forecast of 7.4% for FY 2026-27. The Sensex simultaneously crossed 82,000.
The rally was led by Banking (HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank), IT (TCS, Infosys), and FMCG stocks. Auto sector also contributed with Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors posting multi-year highs on the back of strong sales data.
Market Statistics (Current):
• Nifty 50: 25,123 (+1.4%)
• Sensex: 82,450 (+1.2%)
• Nifty Bank: 52,800 (+1.8%)
• India VIX: 12.8 (low volatility)
For first-time investors in J&K, financial advisors recommend starting with index funds that track Nifty 50, rather than direct stock picking. Monthly SIPs in mutual funds can be started with as little as ₹500. NSE and BSE both offer free investor education programs online.
Students pursuing Commerce, Economics, or MBA at JU and affiliated colleges can apply for the NISM Certification Course in Securities Markets, which provides knowledge for understanding financial markets. The certification costs ₹1,500 and is available online at nism.ac.in.
