Markets Opened on a Weak Note Wednsday Morning, with the Nifty 50 Starting at 25,108.75 from its Previous Close of 25,169.50 and Trading at 25,061.45, Down 108.05 points or 0.43 per cent, at 9.41 am. The Sensex Opened at 81,917.65 Against Its Previous Close of 82,102.10 and was at 81,743.40, Lower by 358.70 points or 0.44 per cent, AS PERSITENT FUREGN FUND OUTFLOS and A. Rupee Kept Investor Sentiment Cuity.
Foreign Institutional Investors (Fiis) Continued their seling spree, offloading ₹ 3,551 Crore Worth of Equites on Monday, Marking their Continued Exodus from Indian Markets. For September, Fiis Have Pulled out Over ₹ 17,000 Crore from Cash Equites, Thought Domestic Institute Investors Have Provided Support by Pumping in more than ₹ 43,000 Crore Durring
“Foreign Investors Offloaded ₹ 3,551 Crore in Cash Equites on Septeme 23, even as domestic institutions absorbed ₹ 2,671 Crore, Highting of Local Liquidity,” CEO of Enrich Money. The Rupee’s Weakness to a Record low of 88.78 against the us dollar has added to the pressure on markets.
Global Headwinds Continue to Impact Sentiment, Particularly Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Remarks about Stretched Valuations in Risk Assets. “Powell reiterated the risks to inflation and Employment, Too, Signalling That The Fed Policy, Going Forward, Will Be Challenging,” Noted Dr VK VIJAKUMAR, CHIEF Investment Strategist At Geojit At Geojit At Geojit At Limited. Powell’s cautionary stance has triggered risk aversion among global investors.
Among individual stocks, Maruti Suzuki Led the Gainers on the Nifty 50, Rising 0.87 per cent to ₹ 16,237, Followed by Trent Which Gained 0.46 per cent to ₹ 4,913.50. JSW Steel Advanced 0.42 per cent to ₹ 1,143.20, while Tata steel Climbed 0.40 per cent to ₹ 173.99 and Eicher motors Rose 0.37 per cent to ₹ 7,016.50.
On the downside, Tech mahindra was the biggest loser, Falling 1.94 per cent to ₹ 1,443.30, Followed by Tata motors Which declined 1.64 per cent to ₹ 689.85. Wipro Dropped 1.33 per cent to ₹ 246.30, while Adani enterprises Slipped 1.29 per cent to ₹ 2,642 and Icici bank Fell 0.98 per cent to ₹ 1,380.60.
The automobile sector showed strength amid festive demand, with the nifty auto index hitting fresh highs. “The Nifty Auto Index Hit Fresh Highs on Festive Demand With Maruti in Top Gear,” said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities Ltd However, Fmcks Deccuted For the Third Consecurable Session, Falling 1.29 per cent.
Adding to Market Concerns are Us Policy Developments under the Trump Administration. “Investors Grapple with Trump’s 50 per cent tariff hike on India and his steep $ 100,000 one-time h-1b visa fee, which dispartionatetely impacts Indian Professionals,” Tapse noted. These measures are particularly affected its stocks and other expert-linked sector.
Public sector banks provided some support to the broader market, with SBI Gaining 1.79 per cent, Canara bank Rising 2.55 per cent, Union Bank UP 1 per cent, and Bank of baroda Climbing 0.83 per cent.
From a technical percective, the nifty is trading near crucial support levels. “The nifty is currently trading near its lower bollinger band support at 25,080,” observed Hariprasad K, Sebi-Registered Research Analyst and Founder of Livelong Wealth. “A Sustained Move Above 25,100 Block Spark A Rebound Towards 25,300–25,350, while failure to hold 25,080 may drag the index lower to 25,000-24,950.”
The India Vix has edged Higher for the Third Consecurable Session, Signaling Rising Caution Among Market Participants. “India Vix Remains Subdued and Range-Bound, Pointing to a Calm Near-Term Environment, Thought Sharp Moves Can’t Be Ruled Out,” Said Amruta Shinde, Technical & Derivative ATHOCE Equity Broking.
Despite the Near-Term Challenges, Analysts remain cauily optimistic about domestic growth products. “Investor Sentiment in the domestic market remain underpinned by an expected pickup in growth supported by tax reforms and the recent gst cut that are set to fuel consumption,” Ponmudi ri added.
However, Valuation Concerns Persist Across Market Segments. “Valuations continue to be higher than the long-term average. That “Valuations in the Smallcap Segment Continue to be elevated with Potential for Further Correction.”
The Market Outlook Remains Delicately Balanseed, with Analysts Suggessting a Range-Bound Movement Between 25,050 and 25,400 for the nifty in the near term, with a mildly cautious bias prevailing among investors.
Published on September 24, 2025