GIFT Nifty Indicates Positive Start for Indian Markets Today

Mumbai, September 18, 2025: The Indian stock market and included indices are set to open on a positive note today, with limited volatility. This is indicated by GIFT Nifty, which is marginally up by 0.17%, or 43.50 points, and as of 8:30 AM, is trading at 25,518.50.

Sensex and Nifty Closed Higher

Yesterday, on September 17, both Sensex and Nifty ended their trading day in the green. The Sensex gained 313.02 points to close at 82,693.71 (+0.38%), while the Nifty 50 advanced 91.15 points to settle at 25,330.25 (+0.36%). Sectors that saw high investor interest were IT, auto, PSU banks, and oil & gas driven by the India-US trade talks and the possibility of a Feb rate cut.

FIIs Net Sellers While DIIs Net Buyers

Yesterday, DIIs were net buyers as they sold Indian equities worth ₹12,633.95 crore, with a net sale value of ₹1,124.54 crore. On the other hand, DIIs were net buyers and bought Indian equities worth ₹13,719.48 crore, with a net buy value of ₹2,293.53 crore.

Asian Markets Firm While US Equities Ended Mixed

Asian markets performed firm, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a fresh record high. US equities could not sustain and ended mixed after the Federal Reserve’s 25-bps rate cut. The Dow gained, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed slightly lower. US bond yields also fell, with 10-year at 4.07% and 2-year at 3.53%.

On the other hand, the Dollar Index performed well and saw gains for the second straight day as the Fed termed the move as a “risk management cut.” Oil prices remained unchanged, while gold prices were steady but fell from its record high level.

Positive Outlook For Today

The uptick in Gift Nifty, along with the Fed rate cut, is likely to drive the Indian stock market higher today. However, investors will be looking at intraday factors, which can affect the market as the trading sessions goes by.

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