Sensex jumps 555 points on value buying across sectors, strong GDP data

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Sensex jumps 555 points on value buying across sectors, strong GDP data

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Benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday (September 1, 2025) rebounded by practically 555 points on value buying in IT, auto and banking shares after three straight days of losses and strong macro data.

The 30-share Sensex jumped 554.84 points or 0.70% to settle at 80,364.49 with 23 of its constituents ending larger and 7 decrease. The index opened with positive factors and later surged 597.19 points or 0.74% to hit a excessive of 80,406.84.

The 50-share NSE Nifty spurted by 198.20 points or 0.81% to shut at 24,625.05.

Among Sensex corporations, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Trent, Eternal, Asian Paints and Infosys have been the key gainers.

However, Sun Pharma, ITC, Hindustan Unilever and Titan have been among the many laggards.

India’s financial system grew by a stronger-than-expected 7.8% in April-June, its quickest tempo in 5 quarters, earlier than U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs that now cloud the outlook, threatening key exports like textiles.

“India’s Q1 GDP growth of 7.8%, exceeding projections, has reinforced investor confidence in the economy’s resilience amid global uncertainties.

“Expectations of GST rationalisation at the upcoming council meeting continue to bolster sentiment, supporting discretionary consumption. This optimism is particularly benefiting sectors such as auto and consumer durables,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, mentioned.

In Asian markets, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng settled in constructive territory whereas South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index ended decrease.

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