Indian ndices edge up at the open; Nifty holds above the 25,500 mark

Domestic equity indices opened with modest gains as sentiment improved amid reports that the record-long U.S. federal government shutdown could soon end. The Nifty traded above the 25,500 mark, with metal, pharma, and IT stocks advancing, while media, realty, and auto counters saw declines.

At 09:30 IST, the S&P BSE Sensex climbed 138.90 points or 0.17% to 83,355.18, and the Nifty 50 gained 44.15 points or 0.17% to reach 25,536.45.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.30%, whereas the S&P BSE Small-Cap index slipped 0.16%.

Market breadth remained positive: 1,720 stocks advanced, 1,515 declined, and 212 remained unchanged on the BSE.

Provisional data showed that on 07 November 2025, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) purchased shares worth Rs 4,581.34 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 6,674.77 crore.