The Indian stock market closed strongly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, buoyed by optimism around India-US trade negotiations and expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The BSE Sensex surged 595 points (0.73%) to close at 82,380.69, marking a two-month high. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 gained 170 points (0.68%) to end at 25,239.10, supported by broad-based buying across sectors except FMCG, which saw a slight decline.
Auto stocks led the rally with the Nifty Auto index jumping 1.44%, driven by gains in Mahindra & Mahindra (+2.2%) and other key players such as Hyundai Motor India, TVS Motors, and Ashok Leyland. Realty and telecom sectors also posted gains of around 1%. Energy shares rose 0.9% amid strong fuel demand and government support for oil marketing companies. Banking stocks advanced moderately, with Kotak Mahindra Bank up 2.5% and Axis Bank rising 1.48%.
Investor sentiment was further lifted by positive global market cues as Asian indices showed mixed but generally positive performance ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement. The rupee strengthened against the US dollar, adding to the positive domestic market mood. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹1,269 crore on Monday, while domestic institutional investors bought ₹1,933 crore, cushioning market movements.
The combined market capitalization of NSE-listed firms rose by approximately ₹3 lakh crore to ₹463 lakh crore, reflecting growing confidence in India's economic outlook amid supportive trade talks and anticipation of monetary easing in the US.
Looking ahead, technical indicators suggest the Sensex could test resistance levels between 82,000–82,500, while the Nifty faces key resistance near 25,250. Investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting but optimistic about short-term gains and opportunities in auto, energy, and export-oriented sectors.
This robust performance highlights India's stock markets riding a wave of renewed trade optimism and favorable global monetary prospects, setting a positive tone for the coming sessions.
(Sensex closed at 82,380.69 points, up 594.95 points or 0.73%; Nifty 50 closed at 25,239.10, up 169.90 points or 0.68%)
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