Stock Market Highlights: Sensex snaps 3-day winning run, ends 388pts down; IT, FMCG dip; PSBs rally
Stock Market highlights on September 19: Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index outperformed, closing with gains of 1.28 per cent
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The overall market breadth was positive, with 1,601 out of 3,133 stocks listed on the NSE advancing, while 1,427 declined and 105 remained unchanged.
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights today, Friday, Sept 19: Indian stock markets ended the final trading session of the week on a lower note, snapping a three-day winning streak. The decline was largely attributed to profit booking at higher levels and weakness in key sectors such as IT, FMCG, and private banking. The BSE Sensex closed at 82,626.23, down 387.73 points or 0.47 per cent, while the Nifty50 settled at 25,327.05, lower by 96.55 points or 0.38 per cent. Among the Sensex constituents, the top gainers included Adani Ports, State Bank of India (SBI), Bharti Airtel, NTPC, and Asian Paints, which registered gains of up to 1.13 per cent. On the other hand, the top losers were HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Trent, Titan Company, Mahindra & Mahindra, which fell by as much as 1.52 per cent.
In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended with marginal gains of 0.04 per cent and 0.15 per cent, respectively.
Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index outperformed, closing with gains of 1.28 per cent. Other sectoral gainers included Nifty Metal, Pharma, and Realty indices. Conversely, the FMCG, IT, Auto, and Private Bank indices settled lower, declining by up to 0.65 per cent.
The overall market breadth was positive, with 1,601 out of 3,133 stocks listed on the NSE advancing, while 1,427 declined and 105 remained unchanged.
As of Friday's close, the total market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies stood at $5.24 trillion.
3:51 PM
IT index dropped by 0.5 per cent, snapping three-day gaining streak on profit booking after Fed rate cut-led rise. Bank Nifty slipped 0.5 per cent after a 12-session rally, as investors booked profits in select heavyweights.
On the institutional front, FII were net buyers on Thursday, adding equities worth 367crore which lent support to the market sentiment.
Overall, we expect the market to remain firm with a positive bias, aided by a potential consumption boost as the GST rate cuts become effective from September 22nd along with Navratri festivities beginning from the same day which should further push demand. Outlook for export-oriented sectors is also likely to improve, supported by the US Fed’s recent rate cut and encouraging progress in the India–US trade talks.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Closing View
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Closing View
Indian equities edged lower after three consecutive sessions of gains as selling pressure emerged at higher levels. Nifty50 closed with a loss of 97 points at 25,327 (-0.4 per cent). Nifty Midcap100 and Smallcap100 indices ended marginally higher, outperforming the benchmarks. Sectoral indices showed mixed movement, with PSU banks leading with 1.3 per cent gains alongside pharma index (up 0.5 per cent); while losses were seen in IT, private banks, financial services, auto and FMCG, reflecting selective buying in the market.
Indian equities edged lower after three consecutive sessions of gains as selling pressure emerged at higher levels. Nifty50 closed with a loss of 97 points at 25,327 (-0.4 per cent). Nifty Midcap100 and Smallcap100 indices ended marginally higher, outperforming the benchmarks. Sectoral indices showed mixed movement, with PSU banks leading with 1.3 per cent gains alongside pharma index (up 0.5 per cent); while losses were seen in IT, private banks, financial services, auto and FMCG, reflecting selective buying in the market.
IT index dropped by 0.5 per cent, snapping three-day gaining streak on profit booking after Fed rate cut-led rise. Bank Nifty slipped 0.5 per cent after a 12-session rally, as investors booked profits in select heavyweights.
On the institutional front, FII were net buyers on Thursday, adding equities worth 367crore which lent support to the market sentiment.
Overall, we expect the market to remain firm with a positive bias, aided by a potential consumption boost as the GST rate cuts become effective from September 22nd along with Navratri festivities beginning from the same day which should further push demand. Outlook for export-oriented sectors is also likely to improve, supported by the US Fed’s recent rate cut and encouraging progress in the India–US trade talks.
View by: Siddhartha Khemka, head of research, wealth management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services
3:46 PM
View by: Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research at Kotak Securities
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Week’s market round-off view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Week’s market round-off view
Indian equity markets delivered positive weekly returns amid broader strength in the global equities.
Rally in the global markets was supported by the 25 bps rate cut announced by the US Fed. In India, the larger indices like Nifty 50 and Sensex 30 moved higher this week by around 1 per cent.
The midcap and smallcap index outperformed the larger peers with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap index posting weekly gains of 1.5-2 per cent.
In view of positive momentum, almost all the key sectoral indices posted positive returns. BSE Realty index led with gains of 4 per cent whereas the FMGC index was an underperformer with flattish returns. India’s CPI inflation was 2.1 per cent in August, as food prices contracted by 0.7 per cent.
The GST rate cuts is expected to keep the inflation trajectory under control in the next few quarters. GST rate cut comes into effect from next week and that is expected to keep consumption and other stocks benefiting from lower GST rate in focus. Markets would continue to look for clarity on the US tariff situation and its impact on economic growth.
Rally in the global markets was supported by the 25 bps rate cut announced by the US Fed. In India, the larger indices like Nifty 50 and Sensex 30 moved higher this week by around 1 per cent.
The midcap and smallcap index outperformed the larger peers with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap index posting weekly gains of 1.5-2 per cent.
In view of positive momentum, almost all the key sectoral indices posted positive returns. BSE Realty index led with gains of 4 per cent whereas the FMGC index was an underperformer with flattish returns. India’s CPI inflation was 2.1 per cent in August, as food prices contracted by 0.7 per cent.
The GST rate cuts is expected to keep the inflation trajectory under control in the next few quarters. GST rate cut comes into effect from next week and that is expected to keep consumption and other stocks benefiting from lower GST rate in focus. Markets would continue to look for clarity on the US tariff situation and its impact on economic growth.
View by: Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research at Kotak Securities
3:43 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Closing View
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Closing View
The markets ended marginally lower as short-term traders booked profits in the absence of fresh positive triggers, reflecting a cautious undertone in sentiment. Rising NBFC delinquencies—particularly in microfinance and vehicle loans led to profit booking in financials. Sluggish Q2 earnings in IT and consumer sectors, coupled with stretched valuations, are testing investor confidence. Even as the US Fed’s rate cut provides some relief, persistent domestic headwinds are driving bouts of profit-booking and keeping sentiment guarded.
The markets ended marginally lower as short-term traders booked profits in the absence of fresh positive triggers, reflecting a cautious undertone in sentiment. Rising NBFC delinquencies—particularly in microfinance and vehicle loans led to profit booking in financials. Sluggish Q2 earnings in IT and consumer sectors, coupled with stretched valuations, are testing investor confidence. Even as the US Fed’s rate cut provides some relief, persistent domestic headwinds are driving bouts of profit-booking and keeping sentiment guarded.
On the technical front, the Nifty 50’s Hanging Man formation near the 25,500 resistance slope confirmed selling pressure, with intraday support briefly holding at 25,285 before momentum faded. Options data highlights key battle zones—Put OI build-up at 25,300 is offering near-term support, while nearly 2 crore Call contracts at 25,400 are capping upside moves. Immediate support rests at 25,230, and a decisive breach could open the door to 25,150–25,000. On the upside, only a strong close above 25,500–25,600–26,000 can revive bullish momentum.
On a broader trend, the weekly chart remains constructive. The formation of Three White Soldiers signals that buyers are still active on declines, with 25,000 acting as a critical swing support where value buying could re-emerge.
For the Bank Nifty, OI concentration around 55,500 provides a sturdy floor, while resistance is stacked at 56,000–56,500. A sustained breakout above 55,800 could extend the rally toward 56,000–56,500, but a slip below 55,550 may drag the index back to 55,000. The higher-high, higher-low structure remains intact, reflecting underlying strength despite near-term volatility.
View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, a Sebi-registered online trading and wealth tech firm.
View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, a Sebi-registered online trading and wealth tech firm.
3:40 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector Check
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector Check
-- Nifty Consumer Durables and Private Bank indices were top sectoral losers, down 0.65 per cent each
-- Nifty PSU Bank wa sthe top gainer, up 1.28 per cent, followed by, Realty (0.55 per cent) and Pharma (0.50 per cent)
-- Nifty Consumer Durables and Private Bank indices were top sectoral losers, down 0.65 per cent each
-- Nifty PSU Bank wa sthe top gainer, up 1.28 per cent, followed by, Realty (0.55 per cent) and Pharma (0.50 per cent)
3:38 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets end marginally higher
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets end marginally higher
- Nifty SmallCaap 100 index settled 0.15 per cent higher
- Nifty MidCap 100 index closed 0.04 per cent higher
- Nifty SmallCaap 100 index settled 0.15 per cent higher
- Nifty MidCap 100 index closed 0.04 per cent higher
3:34 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Index heatmap
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Index heatmap
-- Adani Ports, SBI and NTPC were among the top gainers on BSE
-- HCLTech, ICICI Bank and Trent were the top drags.
-- Adani Ports, SBI and NTPC were among the top gainers on BSE
-- HCLTech, ICICI Bank and Trent were the top drags.
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends 388 pts lower
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends lower
-- Sensex settles 0.47 per cent or 387.73 points lower at 82,626.23 levels.
-- Sensex settles 0.47 per cent or 387.73 points lower at 82,626.23 levels.
3:32 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty ends 97 pts lower
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty ends lower
-- Nifty ends at 25,327.05, down 96.55 points or 0.38 per cent
-- Nifty ends at 25,327.05, down 96.55 points or 0.38 per cent
3:28 PM
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First Published: Sep 19 2025 | 7:45 AM IST