📉 Post-Market Report | 18 September 2025
The Indian stock market closed in the red on 18 September 2025 as persistent global uncertainty, selling pressure in IT and banking stocks, and weakness in metals dragged benchmarks lower. Despite support from pharma and FMCG counters, indices failed to recover intraday losses.
🕒 Intraday Market Recap
Markets opened weak in line with GIFT Nifty cues, with the Nifty 50 slipping below 24,750 at the opening bell. The Sensex started nearly 300 points lower, while Bank Nifty opened with a 150-point cut. Through the morning session, selling pressure intensified in IT heavyweights like Infosys and Wipro, pulling the broader indices down.
By mid-session, some recovery was seen in autos and FMCG, with Maruti and ITC showing resilience. However, volatility persisted, and indices remained range-bound. In the final hour, fresh FII selling dragged Nifty to an intraday low of 24,670 before marginal recovery at close. The Sensex settled near 81,350, down by 420 points.
📊 Index Summary
| Index | Close | Change | Intraday Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,690 | -98 (-0.4%) | 24,670 – 24,820 |
| Sensex | 81,350 | -420 (-0.5%) | 81,200 – 81,850 |
| Bank Nifty | 54,800 | -210 (-0.4%) | 54,720 – 55,250 |
🌍 Global Cues
Global cues remained a key drag on Indian equities.
- US Markets: Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with S&P 500 up 0.2% but Nasdaq down 0.3% amid weakness in tech. Rising US bond yields (10-year near 4.35%) added pressure.
- Europe: FTSE slipped 0.2% while DAX gained 0.1% on strength in energy stocks. However, overall tone remained cautious.
- Asia: Nikkei dropped 0.5%, Hang Seng was down 0.4%, while Shanghai Composite stayed flat, reflecting muted demand conditions in China.
- Crude Oil: Brent crude hovered near $85.2/bbl, steady after supply constraint news. Higher crude prices remain a concern for India’s import bill.
- Gold: Rose to $1,930/oz as investors moved into safe-haven assets ahead of the US Fed policy outcome.
- Currency: Dollar index was steady at 105.3, while rupee weakened further to 83.32/$.
📈 Broader Market Performance
The weakness was not limited to large-caps. Broader markets also ended lower as selling spread across segments.
- Nifty Midcap 100: Down 0.6% at 53,420.
- Nifty Smallcap 100: Fell 0.9% to 15,820.
- Advance-Decline Ratio: Out of 3,650 stocks traded on NSE, 1,240 advanced, 2,290 declined, and 120 remained unchanged. Clearly, declines outpaced advances.
The weak breadth shows that selling was broad-based, not restricted to index heavyweights alone. Profit booking in small and midcaps remained visible after recent sharp rallies.
👉 we’ll cover Sectoral Heatmap, Top Gainers & Losers, FII/DII flows, Derivatives Recap, Expert Commentary, Tomorrow’s Outlook, Trading Tip, and JSON-LD Schemas.
📌 Sectoral Performance
Sectors saw a mixed bag with clear underperformance in IT, banks, and metals. Meanwhile, FMCG and pharma acted as defensive support. Here’s the snapshot:
- IT: Nifty IT index fell 1.2% as Infosys (-2%), Wipro (-1.8%), and HCL Tech (-1.5%) dragged amid weak global tech cues.
- Banks: Bank Nifty was down 0.4%. Pressure in private lenders like ICICI Bank (-1.1%) and Axis Bank (-0.9%) kept the index muted.
- Metals: Nifty Metal declined 0.8% as JSW Steel (-2.2%) and Tata Steel (-1.6%) slipped on China demand worries.
- FMCG: Gained 0.4% with ITC (+1.2%) and Britannia (+0.8%) offering stability.
- Pharma: Rose 0.5% led by Sun Pharma (+1.4%) and Cipla (+1%).
- Auto: Mixed performance — Maruti (+0.9%) gained but M&M (-0.7%) capped upside.
📊 Top Gainers & Losers (Nifty 50)
| Top Gainers | % Change | Top Losers | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITC | +1.2% | Infosys | -2.0% |
| Sun Pharma | +1.4% | Wipro | -1.8% |
| Maruti Suzuki | +0.9% | JSW Steel | -2.2% |
| Britannia | +0.8% | HCL Tech | -1.5% |
💰 FII & DII Flows
Foreign investors turned net sellers for the second consecutive day, pulling liquidity out of equities.
- FIIs: Sold equities worth ₹1,240 crore.
- DIIs: Bought shares worth ₹890 crore, partially offsetting FII outflows.
Persistent FII selling, led by US rate uncertainty and global risk-off mood, continues to pressure Indian indices. However, DII buying remains supportive.
📉 Derivatives & Technical View
Nifty options data indicated heavy Call OI build-up at 25,000 (strong resistance), while major Put OI was seen at 24,500 (near-term support). Volatility index India VIX rose 2% to 12.8.
- Support Levels: 24,600 – 24,500 zone.
- Resistance Levels: 24,850 – 25,000 zone.
- Technical Bias: Weak below 24,750; consolidation possible if it holds 24,600.
📢 Expert Opinions
Market analysts suggest that volatility may persist ahead of the US Fed policy meeting outcome later this week. Traders are advised to maintain a cautious stance, focus on stock-specific moves, and avoid aggressive positions until clarity emerges globally.
🔮 Outlook for 19 September 2025
Going into tomorrow, Nifty is likely to see support around 24,600. If sustained buying emerges, a bounce toward 24,850–24,900 may be possible. On the downside, a break below 24,500 could trigger further weakness.
💡 Trading Idea
Stock in Focus: ITC The stock has shown resilience in a weak market, closing with a 1.2% gain. Technical indicators suggest continuation of momentum towards ₹510 with stop loss at ₹492.
❓ FAQ – Post Market Report (18 Sept 2025)
Q1: Why did the market close lower today?
A: Weakness in IT, banking, and metals dragged indices despite support from FMCG and pharma.
Q2: What was the intraday low for Nifty?
A: Nifty hit an intraday low of 24,670 before closing at 24,690.
Q3: Which stocks gained the most?
A: ITC, Sun Pharma, and Maruti were the top gainers.
Q4: What should traders watch tomorrow?
A: Support at 24,600 and resistance near 24,850; stock-specific opportunities remain key.
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