Sensex surges 250+ points as Nifty climbs past 26,100 amid inflows

Sensex Jumps 250 Points, Nifty Reclaims 26,100 on Strong Investor Inflows

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Summary: Strong foreign fund flows and tech optimism helped Indian markets rise, with banks, oil & gas, and FMCG stocks leading the move.

The markets opened on an upbeat note today. The Sensex jumped by a little over 250 points, and the Nifty managed to move past the 26,100 level without much struggle. It wasn’t a loud, dramatic rally — more like a steady push backed by good vibes from global markets.

Foreign investors seem to be warming up again, and that alone was enough to lift the mood. Tech stocks abroad performed well overnight, and that always rubs off on Indian markets. Here at home, oil & gas and FMCG stocks were the early movers, adding some weight to the rally, while realty, pharm, and PSU banks stayed mostly quiet.

The rupee weakened slightly in early trading, but it didn’t really dent the overall sentiment. Even the ongoing IPO buzz felt mixed — one new listing opened below expectations, even though it’s considered a strong business long-term.

Overall, it felt like one of those mornings where the market wasn’t rushing anywhere but still wanted to move in the right direction. Whether this turns into a stronger, more sustained rally will depend on how global cues play out over the next few sessions.