| Index (closing) | Value | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,239.10 | ▲169.90 | +0.68% |
| Sensex | 82,380.69 | ▲594.95 | +0.73% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,147.60 | ▲259.75 | +0.47% |
| Nifty IT | 36,212.15 | ▲310.00 | +0.86% |
| BSE Smallcap | 54,260.04 | ▲356.85 | +0.66% |
| Advance/Decline (NSE) | 1,786 / 991 | – | – |
Top gainers and losers (NSE)
All values in ₹ per share. “Change” denotes absolute change; “% Gain/Loss” is daily percentage move.
| Top gainers | Price | Change | % Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 2,021.70 | +50.90 | +2.58% |
| Larsen & Toubro | 3,667.80 | +81.60 | +2.28% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 3,608.00 | +71.40 | +2.02% |
| Maruti Suzuki India | 15,573.00 | +308.00 | +2.02% |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,939.50 | +35.00 | +1.84% |
| Eicher Motors | 6,927.50 | +126.50 | +1.86% |
| Top losers | Price | Change | % Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance | 618.50 | −5.13 | −0.83% |
| Asian Paints | 2,482.00 | −20.40 | −0.82% |
| Nestle India | 1,204.20 | −8.20 | −0.68% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,003.25 | −6.60 | −0.65% |
| Tata Consumer Products | 1,095.80 | −6.80 | −0.62% |
| HDFC Life Insurance | 773.75 | −3.40 | −0.44% |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1,819.20 | −2.90 | −0.16% |
Market movements
- After a cautious Monday, Indian equities rebounded strongly on Tuesday, taking the Nifty 50 above 25,200 and the Sensex to 82,380—both at two‑month highs. All major indices except FMCG ended in the green. Mid‑cap and small‑cap indices rose ~0.6 %, signalling broad‑based participation.
- Auto, realty, telecom and media stocks gained around 1 % each; FMCG declined ~0.3 %. The auto index jumped 1.4 % as Mahindra & Mahindra (+2.2 %) led the rebound, helped by optimism about GST cuts and festive‑season demand. Energy shares climbed 0.9 % on expectations that government support for oil marketing companies and steady fuel demand will support earnings.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel and Tata Steel were among the main contributors to the Nifty’s rise. Losers included Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consumer, Nestle and Asian Paints.
- Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers on Monday (≈₹1,269 cr outflow), while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought ≈₹1,933 cr, limiting downside pressure.
Global cues
- Asian markets were mostly higher as investors positioned for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Expectations of a 25‑bp rate cut and positive forward guidance kept sentiment supportive.
- Optimism over renewed India–U.S. trade negotiations after earlier U.S. tariffs on Indian purchases of Russian oil further buoyed Indian equities.
- European indices were mixed ahead of the Fed meeting; U.S. indices finished marginally higher in the previous session (Dow +0.48 %, Nasdaq +0.91 %, S&P 500 +0.23 %).
Key stocks & corporate updates
- Mahindra & Mahindra gained more than 2 % after brokerages cited early signs of demand recovery in autos, helped by GST reductions. Analysts list M&M, Hyundai Motor India, TVS Motors and Ashok Leyland as top picks in the sector.
- NTPC Green Energy advanced ~1.7 % after commissioning a 100 MW renewable project.
- Cyient rallied over 4 % after its semiconductor subsidiary announced a partnership with test and validation firm Anora.
- Jindal Saw and Maharashtra Seamless slipped following news of antitrust raids by India’s competition watchdog.
- Energy stocks remained firm as analysts expect government policy support for oil marketing firms amid steady fuel consumption.
Outlook for Wednesday, 17 Sept 2025
- Indices: Technical charts show both Sensex and Nifty approaching resistance zones. For the Sensex, immediate support lies at 81,500–81,400 and resistance at 82,000–82,200; a sustained move above 82,100 could extend the rally towards 82,400–82,500. Nifty 50 faces stiff resistance at 25,150–25,250; a decisive close above this zone may open targets of 25,400–25,500, while supports exist at 25,000 and 24,950.
- Momentum: After eight consecutive sessions of gains before Monday’s pause, the Nifty has formed a tweezer‑top candlestick pattern indicating consolidation. Momentum oscillators are overbought; some profit‑taking near resistance is likely.
- Bank Nifty: The index continues to consolidate with support at 54,600–54,400 and resistance at 55,300–55,400. A close above 55,300 could trigger a move towards 55,700–56,000.
- Key catalysts: The U.S. Fed’s rate decision and forward guidance will dominate global sentiment. Investors should also watch U.S. retail sales data and India’s August trade balance. Renewed India–U.S. trade talks may continue to support export‑oriented sectors, while lower GST on autos could keep auto and ancillaries in focus.
- Strategy: Traders may consider buying on dips near support levels with a stop‑loss just below key supports. Stock‑specific moves, particularly in auto, energy and technology names, will remain active. Cautious positioning ahead of the Fed meeting is prudent, as any disappointment in U.S. policy or guidance could trigger volatility.
This outlook synthesises the day’s closing data and prevailing sentiment to guide investors for the following trading session.
