Mumbai, Oct. 17 -- Indian equities enter the week of Oct 18-24, 2025 with a cautiously optimistic undertone, riding on robust domestic flows and easing external headwinds. The Nifty climbed to a one-year high on October 17, buoyed by strong buying in Reliance and easing yields in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India reportedly intervened in forex markets, selling up to $5 billion to support the rupee amid external pressures.

On the global front, the IMF raised its 2025 growth forecast, citing more benign tariff impacts and resilient private sector momentum. That said, China's export trajectory is moderating, and renewed U.S.-China trade tensions loom as downside risks.

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