Weakness was broad-based, with midcaps down 0.98% and smallcaps 0.67%. Sectorly, realty, auto, it, and financials faced pressure, while FMCG was the Sole Gainer.
Markets extended their losing streak for the fourth culture session on wedding, with benchmark indices closing sharply lower as the rupee Hit a record low of ₹ 88.8.88. 88.8.8.8 AGALARNS OVERNS OVERNS H-1B Visa Policy Changes Damped Investor Sentiments. The BSE Sensex Tumbled 386.47 points or 0.47 per cent to close at 81,715.63, while the nifty 50 fell 112.60 points or 0.45 per cent to Settle at 25,056.90.
The broader market weakness was evident, with 2,568 stocks declining against 1,604 advancs on the bse, while 344 stocks out of the nifty 500 closed in the red. The Selling Pressure was broad-based, with nifty midcap 100 declining 0.98 per cent and smallcap 100 Falling 0.67 per cent.
Sectorral Pressure: Realty, Auto, It Fall; FMCG Rices
Among nifty 50 stocks, Power Grid Corporation Emerged as the Top Gainer, Rising 1.68 per cent to ₹ 293.45, Followed by Hindustan Unilever, which GAINED 1.36 per cent to ₹ 2,56.60.60. NTPC Advanced 1.31 per cent to ₹ 347.50, while Maruti Suzuki Climbed 0.98 per cent to ₹ 16,254.00 and JSW Steel Gained 0.93 per cent to ₹ 149.00.
On the losing side, tata motors was the biggest laggard, Falling 2.62 per cent to ₹ 683.00. Bharat Electronics Limited Declined 2.16 per cent to ₹ 395.70, While Reliance Jio Infocomm Dropped 2.02 per cent to ₹ 306.25. Adani Enterprises Fell 1.96 per cent to ₹ 2,624.00 and Wipro Declined 1.90 per cent to ₹ 244.88.
“Profit Booking Has Been observed in Indian Markets Post-GST-GST Reforms, As Investors Recalibrate Valuations and Q2 Earnings Expectations. IT Stocks Underformed Due to Hike to Hikes, WHIL Us Hikes, WHIL Us Hikes Rhetoric AMID ongoing Trade Negotiations and Weak Global Cues Are Prompting Cutious Investor Sentimen, “said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.
Sectorral Performance Was Largely Negative, with the Nifty Realty Index Leading The Decline at 2.5 per cent 2.5 per cent, Followed by the auto index, which fell 1.2 per cent. It, Banking, and Financial Services Indices Declined Between 0.6 and 1 per cent Each. However, nifty fmcg bucked the trend, ending 0.2 per cent higher, making it the sole sectoral index in positive territory.
Rupee Hits Record Low, Fii Selling Continues
The rupee’s weakness, which has pushed it to record lows, added to market concerns. “Rupee Traded at 88.67, Up 0.03 paise, while the dollar index styed flat near 97.60. Selling, Keeping Overall Pressure into.
Foreign Institutional Investors Continued their Selling Spree, with Net Outflows of ₹ 6,461 Crore in the Last Two Sessions, FURTER DAMENTING MARKET SENIMENT. “India’s related high valuations, coupled with modiration in earnings growth, continue to lead fiis to trim their positions,” Nair Added.
Gold Eases ₹ 500 AMID Profit Booking
Gold Pries Witnessed Profit Booking after a Strong Rally, Easing by ₹ 500 to Trade Near ₹ 1,13,300. “Despite the Dip, Pries remain in Overbough Territory, with Sentiment Still Broadly Positive. Volatiity is expected, with a trading rage seen seen between ₹ 1,12,000–12,000–12,000–12,000–14,000,” SAID TRIVIDIDI
Nifty outlook cautious; range 25,000-25,500
Technical analysts remained cautious about the Near-Term Outlook. “The Market Continued to Face Selling Pressure for the Fourth Straight Session, with the Nifty Mainting Its Sequence of Lower Highs and Lower Lows. Further Downside Towards 24,920, “said Nilesh Jain, Head of Technical and Derivatives Research at Central.
Looking ahead, market participants will closely monitor upcoming us Economic data, Including gdp, new and existing home sales, and the core pce price index, which IPACT Federal Reserve Policy and Global Market Sentament. Analysts Expect Continued Volativity in the Near Term, with the Nifty Likely to Trade Between 25,000 and 25,500 Levels as Markets Await Clarity on India-Hus TRADE Negotiations and Corporate Earnings For Q2.
Published on September 24, 2025