Benchmark indices open flat to negative on monday morning as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Us federal reserve’s Interest Rate Decision Later This Week. The nifty 50 open marginally Higher at 25,118.90 but slipped to 25,097.20, Down 16.80 points or 0.07 per cent from its from its previous close of 25,114.00. The sensex opened at 81,925.51 and was trading at 81,912.16, up 7.46 points or 0.01 per cent.
Market analysts remain cautally optimistic despite the mixed opening, with several pointing to technical strength and regulatory reforms as positive catalysts. “The recent reforms announced by sebi is likely to have a positive impact on investor sentiments,” said Hariprasad K, SEBI-Registered Research Analyst and Founder of Livelong Wealth. The market regulator has approved key changes to Foreign Portfolio Investors Regulations to Simplife Compliance and Attract More Global Capital.
Financial Services Lead Gains
Bajaj finance Emerged as the top Gainer in Early Trade, Rising 2.02 per cent to ₹ 1,023.50 from its previous close of ₹ 1,003.25. The stock opened at ₹ 999.00 and touched a high of ₹ 1,025.70 with significant trading volume of 38.78 lakh shares. Coal india Followed with a gain of 0.99 per cent to ₹ 398.25, while Adani ports Added 0.79 per cent to trade at ₹ 1,404.10.
Infrastructure and Engineering Stocks also showed strength, with Larsen & toubro Gaining 0.60 per cent to ₹ 3,601.20 and Eterna Adding 0.75 per cent to ₹ 323.80. “The Index’s RSI (14) at 57 on the weekly timeframe has trapped Above Its Sma (14), Signalling a Strong Bully Levels.
Pharma and it stocks under pressure
The pharmaceutical and information technology sector faced seling pressure in early trade. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories LED the losers, declining 1.56 per cent to ₹ 1,296.10 from its previous close of ₹ 1,316.70. Asian paints Dropped 1.19 per cent to ₹ 2,515.90, While Infosys Fell 1.07 per cent to ₹ 1,509.30 Despite Heavy Trading Volume of 15.44 Lakh Shares.
Sun Pharma and Shriram finance Also joined the declining stocks, Falling 1.03 per cent and 0.89 per cent respectively. “Investors Should Avoid Chasing Overvalized Stocks, Particularly in the Small Cap Segment,” Cautioned Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojitments Limited.
Technical outlook and fed decision impact
Technical Analysts are Watching Key Resistance and Support Levels Closely. “Technically, immediati resistance lies at 25,150–25,200, and a breakout worth this Level Remains at 25,000, Followed By 24,900.
The cautious sentiment stems partly from uncertainty surrounding the federal reserve’s policy decision. “Domestic Equites may see a cautious opening with a negative bias ahead of this week’s us fed interest rate decision,” Said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) At Mehta Equities Ltd. While a rate cut is widely expected, investors
Sectorral Outlook and Investment Strategy
Despite Near-Term Volativity, Several Analysts Remain Constructive on India’s Medium-Term Prospects. “There are indications of India’s underperformance this year getting corrected,” Noted Dr Vijayakumar. He identified automobiles, white goods, healthcare, cement, and hotels as sector likely to benefits from earnings revival.
Foreign Institutional Investors Purchased Equites Worth ₹ 129.6 Crore on September 12, While Domestic Institute Investors Were Net Buyers of ₹ 1,556 Crore. “In light of heightened Volatily and mixed global cues, traders are advised to adopt a cautious boy-on-diaps strategy,” Recommined Amruta Shinde, Technical & DERIVATES ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY ANALY Ana Broking.
The market is also supported by Sebi’s Recent Regulatory Changes, Including Reduced Exit Loads on Mutual Funds and Increased Distributor Commissions aimed at Attracting more retail participation. Gold pris controlue to hover near record highs, with analysts expecting furter strength due to fed rate cut expectations and economic uncertainty.
Published on September 15, 2025