Analysts said momentum indicators turned negative, suggesting short-term weakness may continue. The Nifty slipped below the key 25,600 level, and support is seen around 25,500. A strong move above 25,800 could signal recovery, but traders remain wary ahead of the holiday-shortened week.

Among Sensex constituents, Power Grid, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, and Maruti Suzuki led the declines. Titan, Bharti Airtel, and SBI managed to post modest gains. Broader indices also followed the downward trend, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and SmallCap 100 falling 0.42% and 0.82%, respectively.

Sectorally, metal, auto, and IT indices were the worst performers, while Nifty Consumer Durables was the only one in the green. Experts attributed the decline to weak global cues and profit-booking in heavyweight stocks, which weighed on overall market sentiment.

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The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s earlier comments about imposing restrictive tariffs on China, raising concerns about a renewed trade war. Although Trump softened his tone, investors remained cautious, leading to selling pressure.

Among major laggards were Tata Motors, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, and Power Grid. Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank posted gains, limiting the overall downside. IT and FMCG stocks faced sectoral pressure, while Nifty Financial Services ended higher by 0.35 per cent.

In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 index rose 0.11 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index fell 0.17 per cent. Analysts noted that markets may remain volatile as global trade tensions and geopolitical issues continue to influence investor sentiment. A slight recovery in the INR and easing inflation expectations provided minor support, but overall caution kept markets slightly negative.

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Concerns over FII outflows and US visa curbs dominated market sentiment. Traders awaited Q2 corporate earnings and potential India-US trade developments. Broadcap indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, fell slightly. Top gainers included Hindalco, Dr. Reddy’s Labs, ONGC, Tata Steel, and Tata Consumer. Major losers were Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, and Hero MotoCorp.

Among sectors, Nifty IT declined 0.23 per cent, Nifty Auto 0.21 per cent, and Nifty Private Bank 0.14 per cent. Minor gains were seen in Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma. Analysts noted that the Nifty index struggled to cross the 25,278-25,330 range amid selling pressure. Immediate resistance is at 25,100 and 25,250, while support lies at 25,000 and 24,900.

US markets closed lower, with Nasdaq down 0.34 per cent and Dow dropping 0.37 per cent. Asian markets mostly rose, including Shanghai up 0.19 per cent and Shenzhen up 1.29 per cent. On Wednesday, FIIs sold equities worth Rs 2,425 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 1,211 crore.

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Nifty Bank declined slightly by 26 points to 55,258.45, while Nifty Midcap 100 slipped 12 points to 58,686.55. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained 4 points to reach 18,293.15. Experts said near-term Nifty trends will depend on support between 25,200 and 25,000 levels.

Top Sensex gainers included Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Tata Motors, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank. Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Trent, and Asian Paints were the main losers. Asian markets mostly traded higher, except Hong Kong and China.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers, offloading equities worth Rs 2,910 crore on September 22. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased Rs 2,583 crore. Analysts said FII selling since 2024 has impacted markets due to high Indian valuations compared to global opportunities.

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The S&P BSE Sensex advanced more than 350 points, crossing 83,000, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed above 25,400 in early trade. Broader indices also gained, with volatility staying steady, reflecting strong investor confidence.

Dr. V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, described the move as a “risk management cut.” He highlighted that the Fed chief emphasized uncertainty around growth, inflation, and employment. With U.S. GDP projected to grow only 1.6% in 2025 and the labour market cooling, analysts expect the possibility of two additional cuts this year, despite Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious stance.

Vijayakumar noted that Indian equities are unlikely to be directly impacted by the Fed decision. He stressed that domestic markets are being driven mainly by expectations of earnings recovery and positive signals from India-U.S. trade talks.

On Wednesday, the Nifty50 added 91 points to close at 25,330, marking 11 gains in the past 13 sessions. Analysts set support near 25,150 and resistance at 25,550–25,670, with technology and banking stocks likely to lead further momentum.

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At the opening bell, the Sensex gained 334 points, or 0.41%, to trade at 81,435, while the Nifty rose 106 points, or 0.43%, to 24,975. Broader markets also performed well, with Nifty Midcap 100 advancing 0.73% and Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.71%.

Among key performers, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s Labs, and TCS led the gains, while Hero Motocorp, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Hindalco slipped. Sector-wise, Nifty IT surged 1.88% to become the top gainer, followed by PSU Bank and Realty. Only Auto and Consumer Durables traded in the red.

Global markets also strengthened. Overnight, the Dow Jones added 0.43%, Nasdaq rose 0.37%, and S&P 500 gained 0.27% on expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Asian indices followed suit, with Japan’s Nikkei up 0.6% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rising 0.98%. Meanwhile, FIIs turned net buyers after 11 days, purchasing equities worth ₹2,050 crore, while DIIs added ₹83 crore.

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