India’s stock market surged to 2025 highs on May 2, with Sensex crossing the 81,000 mark and Nifty reaching above 24,500. Market momentum is supported by strong domestic factors and investor optimism, with predictions of new records in FY2026.
India’s stock market surged to fresh highs on May 2, 2025, as both the benchmark indices—Sensex and Nifty—registered their highest levels of the year. The BSE Sensex crossed the 81,000 mark for the first time in 2025, touching an intraday high of 81,177.93, while the Nifty 50 rallied over 200 points to reach a new yearly peak of 24,589.15.
The rally reflects a strong rebound from recent lows, with the market gaining approximately 10% year-to-date. The momentum observed in March and April has carried forward, backed by improved earnings, strong domestic consumption, and sustained government capital expenditure.
Investor focus has shifted towards sectors like financial services, capital goods, and specialty chemicals, which are witnessing renewed interest due to favorable fundamentals and growth outlooks.
Technically, the Nifty appears stable after its sharp recovery, and chart indicators suggest further upside potential. The stock market is forecasted to grow by 14% to 16% in FY2026, with both indices poised to break previous all-time highs.
Targets set for FY2026 suggest the Sensex may reach levels around 88,000 to 90,000, while the Nifty could climb to 27,000–27,200. As of April 30, 2025, the Sensex closed at 80,242.24 and the Nifty stood at 24,334.20, pointing to a potential upside of 12% to 14% from current levels.
Additionally, five stocks from both large-cap and mid-cap segments have been identified for long-term investment opportunities—two from large caps and three from midcaps, reflecting confidence in India’s equity market outlook through FY2026.
