"Sensex, Nifty Jump After Fed Cut; IT, Bank, Auto Lead Early Gains | Sep 18, 2025
Sensex, Nifty rally at open September 18, 2025, after Fed rate cut. IT, banks, auto, tech and oil & gas outperform, while smallcaps, metals and midcap steady.
Sensex, Nifty Jump After Fed Cut; IT, Bank, Auto Lead Early Gains | September 18, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equities opened sharply higher Thursday, September 18, 2025, as markets reacted to the US Federal Reserve rate cut with broad buying across sectors. Sensex surged 415.58 points (+0.50%) to 83,109.29 and Nifty 50 gained 110.80 points (+0.44%) to 25,441.05 at open. IT, banking, auto, and oil & gas sectors led early strength, while smallcaps, metals and midcap indices held steady.
Morning Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,441.05 | +110.80 | +0.44% |
| BSE Sensex | 83,109.29 | +415.58 | +0.50% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,797.10 | +303.80 | +0.55% |
| Nifty IT | 36,801.50 | +354.35 | +0.97% |
| BSE SmallCap | 54,668.33 | +131.30 | +0.24% |
| BSE MidCap | 46,796.23 | +54.21 | +0.12% |
| Nifty Auto | 27,388.70 | +94.05 | +0.34% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 71,556.24 | +141.55 | +0.20% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 61,654.57 | +180.24 | +0.29% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,798.63 | +52.24 | +0.25% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,714.38 | -24.35 | -0.05% |
| BSE Metals | 32,966.41 | +70.64 | +0.21% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,689.08 | +58.26 | +0.22% |
| BSE Teck | 17,703.94 | +124.74 | +0.71% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,869.75 | +25.30 | +0.26% |
Market News & Sector Movers
- Fed rate cut sparks rally: US Fed's expected 25 bps rate cut buoyed global markets, driving early risk-on enthusiasm.
- IT, banks and auto outperform: IT stocks jumped nearly 1%; banks (+0.55%) and auto (+0.34%) gained on strong outlook and defensive positioning.
- Midcaps, smallcaps and metals steady: Smallcap and midcap indices maintained gains; metals and oil & gas participated as sentiment lifted.
- Macro focus: Upbeat mood bolstered by prospect for positive India–US trade talks, healthy DII flows, and broad sector participation.
What to Track Today
- Key resistance/support: Nifty resistance at 25,500, support at 25,300; Sensex eyes 83,200 for further breakout.
- Sector momentum: IT, banks, auto, and tech remain in focus; metals and smallcaps offer stability while healthcare consolidates.
- Trading plan: Use trailing stops, avoid chasing highs, watch for Fed-related volatility and US–India trade progress.
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