On October 10, 2025, banking heavyweights SBI and HDFC Bank drove Sensex higher by 329 points, supported by the RBI’s decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.5% with a neutral policy stance. The stable policy backdrop reinforced investor confidence, especially in financial stocks. Analysts noted that steady rates support credit growth, asset quality, and economic stability, reflecting a balanced approach to sustaining expansion without triggering inflationary pressures, boosting optimism in both domestic and foreign markets.