Sensex, Nifty Dip Pre-Market; Midcap, Smallcap Hold Steady | Sep 3, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower September 3, 2025, while midcap and smallcap indices hold firm. IT, bank stocks weak, volatility edges up. Watch sector trends and support levels.
Sensex, Nifty Dip Pre-Market; Midcap, Smallcap Hold Steady | September 3, 2025, 9:20 AM IST
Indian equities started Wednesday’s session on a weak note, with frontline indices falling but broader segments showing resilience. Sensex dropped 110.28 points (-0.14%) to 80,047.60 and Nifty 50 lost 38.20 points (-0.16%) to 24,541.40. IT and banking counters underperformed, while midcap and smallcap indices held near flat.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:20 AM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 80,047.60 | -110.28 | -0.14% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,541.40 | -38.20 | -0.16% |
| NIFTY BANK | 53,611.95 | -49.05 | -0.09% |
| NIFTY IT | 35,607.95 | -129.95 | -0.36% |
| India VIX | 11.56 | +0.16 | +1.40% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 56,993.15 | +15.75 | +0.03% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,599.10 | +7.80 | +0.04% |
Latest Market Trends & Sector Moves
- Frontline weakness: Banks (-0.09%) and IT (-0.36%) dragged main indices down amid light profit taking and weak global cues.
- Midcap, smallcap steady: Both indices weathered selling pressure, with midcap up 0.03% and smallcap up 0.04%, supported by selective buying.
- Volatility up: India VIX climbed 1.4% as caution crept in ahead of global market events and domestic data releases.
- Macro backdrop: Focus remains on capital flows, sector rotation, and the impact of international developments as volatility returns.
What to Watch Today
- Support/resistance: Nifty support at 24,500; resistance at 24,620–24,670. Sensex needs to recover above 80,200 for upward momentum.
- Sectors to track: Monitor midcap/smallcap stocks for leadership. Bank and IT trend pivots key for index direction.
- Trading plan: Expect two-way moves; risk management and trailing stops critical amid rising volatility.
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