Sensex, Nifty steady; Auto gains, cautious mood | 23 Sept 2025
Sensex flattish, Nifty slightly up as Auto leads gains amid cautious trading. Key support, sectors, and trade watch 23 Sept 2025 9:10 AM IST.
Sensex, Nifty Steady; Auto Sector Leads Gains Amid Caution | 23 September 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian markets opened flat with a cautious tone as investors digest mixed global cues and await key macroeconomic announcements. The Sensex was marginally down by 6.99 points to 82,152.98, while Nifty inched up 6.65 points to 25,209.00. The Auto sector emerged as the top performer with a strong gain of 0.74%, reflecting festive demand optimism.
Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST, 23 September 2025
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,209.00 | 6.65 | 0.03 |
| BSE Sensex | 82,152.98 | -6.99 | -0.01 |
| Nifty Bank | 55,248.70 | -36.05 | -0.07 |
| Nifty IT | 35,477.60 | -22.55 | -0.06 |
| BSE SmallCap | 54,344.76 | 111.13 | 0.20 |
| BSE MidCap | 46,543.05 | 41.82 | 0.09 |
| Nifty Auto | 27,355.40 | 201.10 | 0.74 |
Latest News & Trends
- Auto sector leads gains, boosted by festive season sales and demand optimism.
- IT sector remains subdued amid ongoing concerns over US H-1B visa fee hikes.
- Foreign portfolio investors continue cautious stance, amid mixed global cues and domestic policy monitoring.
- Market participants await key economic data releases and central bank updates for direction.
- IPO pipeline remains strong with multiple listings this week attracting investor interest.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty support expected near 25,150 with resistance around 25,350–25,450.
- Sector focus: Favor Auto, select Midcap and Smallcap stocks, cautious on IT and Banking.
- Trade strategy: Adopt stock-specific trades and sector rotation approach amid volatility and macro uncertainties.
Brand: Streak analytics – Defensive stance preferred, focus on sectors with earnings momentum.
