Visakhapatnam, June 21, 2025 – Indian equity markets opened on a positive note Friday, energised by broad-based buying and a symbolic boost from the 11th International Yoga Day, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along Vizag’s picturesque coastline. The event, themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” resonated with investors seeking balance in an otherwise volatile market landscape.
🧘 PM Modi’s Call for Inner Peace at International Yoga Day Echoes in Market Sentiment
Addressing a record crowd of over 3 lakh participants across a 26-kilometre stretch from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram, PM Modi emphasised yoga’s role as the “pause button humanity needs” amid mounting global tensions.
“Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy,” said Modi.
Yoga isn't just an exercise. It is a way of life. Wonderful to join this year's Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam. https://t.co/ReTJ0Ju2sN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2025
The message, though spiritual, aligned well with market themes of resilience, sustainability, and global cooperation—all of which are increasingly relevant to today’s ESG-driven investment mindset.
📈 Market Snapshot (as of early trade June 21):
- Sensex: +312 pts at 82,334.71
- Nifty 50: +105 pts at 25,096.70
- India VIX: -2.45% to 13.18
- Top Sector Gainers: FMCG, Lifestyle, Hospitality, Wellness
🔍 Wellness & FMCG Stocks in Focus
The market rally saw heightened interest in Ayurveda and health-focused companies, with Dabur India and Patanjali Foods posting gains on increased volume. Lifestyle brands like ITC and HUL, known for their expanding wellness portfolios, were among the top FMCG performers.
Hospitality stocks such as Lemon Tree and Indian Hotels also gained amid growing interest in wellness tourism and spiritual retreats.
“Yoga Day may not directly move the markets,” said market strategist at securities company, “but it reinforces India’s soft power, global wellness leadership, and long-term consumption trends—making it a smart ESG narrative.”
🌍 Global Participation in 11th International Yoga Day: From Alps to Opera House
India’s cultural diplomacy was on full display as International Yoga Day was celebrated across 180 countries. The French Embassy in New Delhi hosted a dedicated session to honour Padma Shri Charlotte Chopin, while images from the Sydney Opera House, Machu Picchu, and even Antarctica flooded social media with #YogaForHumanity.
📦 Summary
On the 11th International Yoga Day, which encourages the world to pause, breathe, and balance, Indian markets found a similar rhythm, rooted in resilience, sustainability, and optimism. As global participation in Yoga Day expands, India continues to stretch its influence not just culturally, but financially.
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