The Indian stock market experienced a strong rally over several trading sessions from August 18 to August 21, 2025. The BSE Sensex surged by more than 1,100 points on August 18, crossing the 81,500 mark, while the NSE Nifty 50 index topped 25,000 for the first time in nearly a month, supported by gains in sectors such as auto, consumer durables, IT, realty, and FMCG. Key contributors to the rally included Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, Ashok Leyland, Vodafone Idea, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Kotak Bank, TCS, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, and Axis Bank. The Sensex closed at 82,000 and the Nifty at 25,083 by August 21, marking a six-session winning streak with cumulative gains of approximately 2.19% and 2.43%, respectively. The broader market outperformed headline indices during this period. On the corporate front, Wipro announced its acquisition of HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business unit for $375 million, aiming to enhance its engineering research and development services. This acquisition caused volatility in Wipro’s shares and attracted analyst attention. Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market showed signs of cautious investor sentiment, with the S&P 500 closing down 0.40% on August 21, 2025.