Sensex Surges 660 Pts: Infosys, HDFC Bank Lead Rally

The headline indicates a strong rally in the Indian stock market, driven by key stocks like Infosys and HDFC Bank, with the current figures being:

• Sensex is up by approximately 660 points (or more, as per the live updates, which show a gain of around 697 points).
• Nifty50 is trading near 26,050 (with live data indicating it is slightly above this level, near 26,068).
• The rally is being led by the IT and banking sectors.

In context of the latest available market updates (as of the morning of October 23, 2025):

• The Sensex was trading up by nearly 700 points at 85,124.22 and hit a 52-week high.
• The Nifty50 was at 26,068.70, crossing the 26,000 mark and approaching its all-time high.
• Infosys and HDFC Bank are confirmed as among the top gainers, propelling the market. The Nifty IT index, in particular, has surged significantly.
• This positive momentum is attributed to factors like optimism over corporate earnings, a possible India-U.S. trade pact, renewed buying by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), and a stronger Rupee.