Samwat 2081 Performance: How Nifty50, Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, midcaps, smallcaps fared; check out top gainers and losers list

Know how the markets fared in Samwat 2081. (Image | AI Generated)

Samwat 2081 : As Samwat 2081 drew to a close, domestic equity markets posted mixed results, with large-cap indices showing moderate gains while small-cap stocks faced pressure. In this article, we take a look at how the markets performed and which sectors and stocks gained or lost during the period.

All you need to know about Samwat 2081

Samwat 2081 is a Hindu lunisolar calendar widely used in India and Nepal. It is often associated with festivals like Diwali, which many investors consider an auspicious time to start new financial cycles.

Samwat 2081: Nifty50 climbs nearly 4%

The Nifty 50 climbed 3.7 per cent led by marquee stocks such as Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, BPL, Eicher Motors, and IndiGo, each recording gains of over 40 per cent.

On the other hand, TCS, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, NTPC, and Trent were the top losers, with declines of up to 34 per cent.

Samwat 2081 | Broader Market: Nifty Midcap performance

The Nifty Midcap index outperformed slightly, rising about 4 per cent. Top contributors included L&T Finance, Muthoot Finance, Fortis Healthcare, Paytm, and Godfrey Philips, which surged up to 77 per cent.

In contrast, Sona BLW Precision, Torrent Power, Tata Tech, IndusInd Bank, and Tube Investments posted losses, declining by up to 40 per cent.

Samwat 2081 | Smallcap Stocks: Mixed results

The Nifty Smallcap index experienced a decline of approximately 3.3 per cent.

High performers such as Manappuram Finance, Laurus Labs, GRSE, HBL Eng, and Sagility recorded gains between 52 and 85 per cent, while Tejas Network, Natco Pharma, AB Real Estate, Whirlpool, and Brainbees Solutions corrected sharply, losing up to 56 per cent.

Samwat 2081 | Sectoral Performance: Auto stocks leads, IT shares lags

From a sectoral perspective, the Nifty Auto index led the rally with a 14.5 per cent rise, driven by Maruti Suzuki, TVS Motor, Eicher Motors, Uno Minda, and Ashok Leyland.

In contrast, the Nifty IT sector lagged with a 14.1 per cent decline, impacted by TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys, Oracle Financial Services, and Wipro.

Looking ahead, investors are gearing up for Muhurat Trading 2025, a special one-hour session observed every Diwali on the NSE and BSE. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, this symbolic trading hour marks the beginning of the new Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082, and is considered an auspicious occasion for making new investments.

Muhurat Trading schedule 2025

(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money related decisions.)