Markets Traded in a Narrow range during after session on Friday, extending the morning weakness as traders books books following a three-day winning streak. The nifty 50 declined 64.85 points or 0.26 per cent to 25,358.75 at 1.35 PM, while the sensex dropped 289.47 points or 0.35 per cent to 82,724.49.
The indices opened marginally lower with the nifty starting at 25,410.20 Against the Previous Close of 25,423.60, While The Sensex Opened at 82,946.04 Compared to Thursday ‘Close of 83,013.96. Market Participants Remained Cutious as the Nifty Continued to Face Resistance Near the 25,500-25,600 zone, with technical indicators showing exhausation at Higher Levels.
Adani Group Stocks LED the Gainers with Adani Enterprises surgging 6.87 per cent to ₹ 2,567, Followed by adani ports which climbed 3.18 per cent to ₹ 1,457.70. Shriram Finance Advanced 1.21 per cent to ₹ 634.50, While Asian Paints Gained 1.01 per cent to ₹ 2,503.80. State Bank of India founded off the top five gainers with a 1.00 per cent risk to ₹ 862.90.
On the losing side, HCL Technologies Declined 1.48 per cent to ₹ 1,471.70, Leading the Laggards. ICICI Bank Fell 1.27 per cent to ₹ 1,403.70, While Nestle India Dropped 1.19 per cent to ₹ 1,194.70. Titan Company Shed 1.18 per cent to ₹ 3,469.90, and kotak mahindra bank declined 1.10 per cent to ₹ 2,032.10.
Sector-WISE Performance Remained Mixed With Financial Services Bearing The Brunt of Selling Pressure. The nifty financial services index declared 0.61 per cent to 26,531.50, while the nifty bank index fell 0.44 per cent to 55,472.60. In contrast, mid-cap stocks showed resilience with the nifty midcap 100 gaining 0.15 per cent to 59,141.50, and the nifty next 50 advancing 0.59 per cent to 69,710.55.
Market Breadth Remained Balanced With 2,006 Stocks Advanceing Against 2,034 Declining Stocks on the BSE, while 185 stocks remained unchanged. A total of 152 stocks hit 52-wheek highs compared to 50 touching 52-wheek lows. Additionally, 241 stocks was locked in the upper circuit while 128 stocks hit the lower circuit.
Technical analysts noted that the market’s inability to susTain Above The 25,500 Level Reflects Profit-Booking Pressure after the recent rally. The key support levels to watch remain at 25,325 and 25,150, While Resistance Continues to Hover Around 25,500-25,600. Option Data Suggessts a Balanced Tug-Off-War Between Bulls and Bears, with Call Writers Defending Highher Levels and Put Writers Supporting Lower Zones.
Published on September 19, 2025