New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Breakout stocks to buy or sell: The Indian stock market saw buying across segments on the final trading day of 2025, as short covering lifted sentiment amid hopes that the year ahead will outperform the current one. Optimism was fueled by expectations of stronger earnings growth, progress on an India-US trade agreement, and the return of foreign investors to domestic equities.

The Sensex surged 546 points, or 0.64%, to end at 85,220.60, with Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank leading the gains. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 climbed 191 points, or 0.74%, to settle at 26,129.60. Broader markets also advanced, with the BSE Midcap index rising 1% and the Smallcap index gaining 1.19%.

On 31 December 2025, ...