Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps 300 Points, Nifty Nears 25,150; Infosys and Paytm in Focus

Market Watch: Sensex Up 300 Points, Nifty Eyes 25,150 Milestone

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Summary: On Monday, IT and financial companies pushed the Sensex by almost 300 points and the Nifty by roughly 25,150 points. Top stocks included Infosys and Paytm.

The Indian stock market began the week on a high note, with both the Sensex and Nifty showing positive momentum during early trading hours on Monday. The Sensex rose by about 300 points, while the Nifty50 edged closer to 25,150, helped by gains in technology and banking firms.

Investors were upbeat, citing stable global markets and excellent domestic conditions. The IT sector led the rally, with Infosys drawing attention ahead of its Q1 earnings report, which is due later this week. Paytm witnessed quite a popularity when regulatory changes occurred, with stocks like ICICI Bank, TCS, and HDFC Bank contributing to the overall growth.

Stocks in the IT sector performed strongly, along with those in the automotive and financial sectors. There is a sense of market optimism driven by expectations of increasing corporate profits and strong demand.

Looking ahead, investors have a close watch on the upcoming earnings season and key economic data, which are likely to have an impact on market trends in the coming sessions.