Markets ended their impressive egght-position winning streak on mode, with benchmark indices closing marginally lower as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the crucial us Policy Announcement Scheduled for Wednsday.
The sensex depreciated by 118.96 points or 0.15 per cent to settle at 81,785.74, while the nifty 50 dropped by 44.80 points or 0.18 per cent to 25,069.20.
The selloff was primarily attributed to profit-booking in Heavyweight it and Pharma Stocks, with Global Uncertainti Ahead of the Fed Meeting Kailaping Market Participants on Edge.
“Today, The Indian Stock Market Ended on a Negative Note, Snapping Its Recent Winning Streak as Both The Sensex and Nifty 50 Posted Mild Mild Declines by Market Close,” Said Vaibhav Vidwani, Reserch Analyst At Bonanza Group.
Among the top performs on the nifty 50, jio financial services emerged as the biggest gainer, Rising 1.38 per cent to ₹ 315.50 from its previous close of ₹ 311.20. Bajaj Finance Followed With a Gain of 0.84 per cent, closing at ₹ 1,011.70 compared to its previous close of ₹ 1,003.25. Eternal Advanced Materials Gained 0.68 per cent to Close at ₹ 323.60, While Ultratech Cement Advanced 0.40 per cent to ₹ 12,419.00. Bajaj Auto rounded out the top five gainers with a 0.34 per cent increase to ₹ 9,030.50.
On the losing side, cipla line the decliners with a fall of 1.75 per cent to ₹ 1,547.00 from its previous close of ₹ 1,574.60. Mahindra & Mahindra Dropped 1.66 per cent to ₹ 3,530.30, While Asian Paints Declined 1.63 per cent to ₹ 2,504.90. Shriram Finance Fell 1.22 per cent to ₹ 625.15, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Closed 1.19 per cent lower at ₹ 1,301.00.
Sectorral Performance remained mixed throughout the trading session. Nifty realty emerged as the standout performer, surgging 2.41 per cent on value buying after recent corrections in real estate stocks. “Among sectors, the reality index outperformed, rallying over 2.60 percent, whereas intraday Profit booking waste in selective it and pharma stocks,” Noted Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research Att Kotak Securities.
PSU Banks and Oil & Gas Counters also provided support to market breadth, while defensive sector include pharma, healthcare, auto, and it Witnessed Selling Selling Pressure. The broader market showed resilience with nifty midcap 100 risk 0.44 per cent and nifty smallcap 100 advancing 0.76 per cent, significantly outperforming the benchmark indices.
Market Breadth Remained Positive With 2,209 Advances Against 2,008 Declines Among 4,389 Stocks Traded on Bse. A total of 149 stocks hit 52-wheek highs while 64 touched 52-wheek lows. No stocks in the upper circuit, but four stocks hit the lower circuit.
From a technical personal percective, the nifty formed a small-bodied candle with upper and lower shadows, reflecting indecation among market participants. “A Twezer Top Candlestick Pattern Has Formed, Suggessting a Phase of Consolidation may be underway before the next Leg Higher,” Observed Nilesh Jain, Head – Technical and Derivatives Research Analyst Analyst Analyst. Centrum Broking.
Bank nifty exhibited even more subdued Activity, Trading in its narrowest intraday range of just 211 points since Points SEPTEMBER 2024. The Index Closed Marginally Higher Cent AT 54,887.85.
On the macroeconomic front, India’s wholesale prices rose 0.52 per cent year-on-yaar in August 2025, Exceding Market Expectations of 0.30 per cent and rebounding from July ‘0.58 per July’ The Indian Rupee Showed Resilience, Trading Flat to Positive Near 88.16, Posting Minor Gains of 0.10 per cent as markets reacted positively to news of a US team visiting India for trade talaks.
In the Commodities Space, Gold Traded In A Narrow Range Around $ 3,640 on comex and ₹ 1,09,000 on MCX as Participants Assessed the Potential Impact of the Fed’s Policy Decision. “Markets are pricing in a 0.50bps rate cut along the guidance on the future roadmap, with sentiment leaning towards a dovish outcom,” said jateen trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities.
Market Volativity Remained Subdued With India Vix Rising Marginally by 2.72 per cent to 10.39, indicating low valatiity but rainyrty amonty amONTYMANTS AHEAD OF THE FED Meeting.
Looking Ahead, Market Participants Expect Continued Consolidation with Focus Firmly on the Us Federal Reserve’s Policy Outcome and Forward Guidance on Interest Rates. “We can expect the market trend to remain mute and range The Crucial Resistance Level of 25,150-25,200 will determine the next directional move, with a decisive breakout potentially triggering a rally toward 25,300-25,500,50000-500s in the Near Term.
Published on September 15, 2025