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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower on IT Concerns

Anil Vanna — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:50:31 +0000

The Indian benchmark indices opened marginally lower on Monday despite positive global cues. IT stocks led the losses due to concerns over new US H-1B visa rules. As of 9.26 am, the Sensex was down 189 points at 82,772, while the Nifty fell 40 points to 25,286.

IT giants including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, and Coforge slipped in early trade. The US government clarified that returning visa holders are exempt from the $100,000 fee, which provided partial relief to Indian IT companies. The fee will apply only to new applications from the March–April 2026 lottery cycle.

Among sectoral indices, Nifty IT led losses, down 2.68 per cent, followed by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare. Other indices showed marginal gains. Analysts noted that the Nifty continues to trade above its key moving averages, indicating a broader bullish trend. Immediate resistance lies at 25,500, 25,600, and 25,850, while support levels are at 25,150 and 25,000.

Global markets mostly rose, with Nasdaq up 0.72 per cent, S&P 500 up 0.49 per cent, and Dow up 0.37 per cent. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining 1.45 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 0.82 per cent. On Friday, FIIs purchased Rs 390 crore in equities, while DIIs were net buyers of Rs 2,105 crore.

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Sensex, Nifty Open Higher on Strong Global Cues and US-India Trade Hopes

Anil Vanna — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:37:35 +0000

Mumbai: Indian equity markets opened higher on Wednesday, supported by strong global cues and positive progress in US-India trade talks. Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump signaled better ties with India, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded positively, boosting market confidence.

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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