Benchmark indices Opened on a positive note on Thursday, tracking global cues after the US Federal reserve Delivered a widely anticipated 25-Bas-Point Rate Cut. The Sensex Rose 328.57 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 83,022.28, Against Its Previous Close of 82,693.71, after opening at 83,108.92 at 9.45 am. The Nifty 50 Advanced 90.65 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 25,420.90, compared with its previous close of 25,330.25, having open at 25,441.05.
The positive opening was supported by strong gift nifty cues, which indicated a Gain of Nearly 100 points ahead of market opening. “The us federal reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25-Bas-point rate on wedding Reflecting in positive us indices and gift nifty, “said Hariprasad K, Sebi-Registered Research Analyst and Founder of Livelong Wealth.
Information Technology Stocks Led the Gains, with Infosys Emerging as the top performer, Rising 1.98 per cent to ₹ 1,552.50. Wipro Followed Closely with a 1.89 per cent gain to ₹ 258.95. Sun pharma Advanced 1.38 per cent to ₹ 1,642.50, while Hdfc life Gained 1.10 per cent to ₹ 776.50. Hdfc bank Rounded out the top gainers with a 1.00 per cent increase to ₹ 976.15.
On the losing side, Bajaj finance Declined 1.30 per cent to ₹ 994.45, lead the laggards. Hindalco Fell 1.03 per cent to ₹ 742.35, while Apollo Hospitals Dropped 0.55 per cent to ₹ 7,845.00. Tata steel and Bharti airtel Declined 0.53 per cent and 0.38 per cent to ₹ 170.45 and ₹ 1,934.00 Respectively.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell DesCribed The Rate Cut as a “Risk Management Cut,” Focusing on UncertainTies Surrounding Economic Activity, UNEMPLIANT and Infection. “Since the labor market is cooling and the GDP growth Projection for 2025 is only 1.6 per cent, perhaps two more cuts are possible this year,” Noted Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited.
The banking sector showed resilience, with analysts highlighting attractive valuations. “Bank nifty is resilient and the Fair Valuations of Banking Stocks May Attract More Investment, Particularly Institutional, Into this segment,” Vijayakumar Added. The bank nifty closed Above Its 50-Day Ema on the Daily Chart, Signaling Potential Bully Bully According to Technical Analysts.
Foreign Institutional Investors (Fiis) Continued their Selling Streak With Net Outflows of ₹ 1,124 Crore on Wednsday, While Domestic institutional investors (DIIS) Provided Strong Support by Pumping in ₹ 2,293 Crore. “Fiis Remain Cautious, Having Offered ₹ 11,330.08 Croes in the Cash Market Month-to-Date. Insert. Croes) Reflect hedging Activity Rather Than Outright Bearishness, “Explained Ponmudi R, Ceo of Enrich Money.
Technical Analysts Expect the nifty to face resistance Around the 25,400-25,500 zone. “Nifty is currently testing a key resistance trendline, which was formed from its first peak at 26,277 on September 27, 2024. Structure, Paving the way for a sustained bulish trend, “Said Ponmudi R.
The Broader Market Sentiments Remains Cautiually Optimistic Despite Persistent Volatily. “Market Sentiments Remains cauily optimistic, thought Persistent Volatily and Mixed Global Cues Continue to Weigh on Investor Confidence,” Noted Amruta Shinde, “Noted Amruta Shind Choice equity broking.
Commodity Markets Witnessed Sharp Volativity, With Gold and Silver Falling in Early Trades Before Rebounding after the Fed Decision. “Gold and Silver Witnessed Sharp Volativity, Falling in Early Trades but Later Rebounding after the US Fed Delivered A 25 BPS Rate Cut,” Said Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities at Mehta Equitias. Gold has support at ₹ 1,09,140-1,08,780 While Resistance at ₹ 1,10,150-1,10,500.
Crude Oil Pries Remained Volatile AMID Profit Booking, With Support Expected at ₹ 5,580-5,510 and resistance at ₹ 5,710-5,765. “We expect crude oil prices to remain Volatile in Today’s Session,” Kalantri Added.
Looking ahead, analysts recommend a cautious approach. “Given the backdrop of heightened Volativity and Uncertain Global Cues, Traders Are Advised to Follow a Cutious ‘Buy-On-Dips’ Strategy,” Sugged Shinde, Emphasizing the IPARTANCE of MainTaining Tight Trailing Stop-Losses to Manage Risk in the Current Market Environment.
Published on September 18, 2025