HereтАЩs a summary of how the Indian stock market did on 18 September 2025:
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Market Movement
тАв The BSE Sensex rose ~320 points (about 0.39%) to close at 83,013.96. я┐╝
тАв The Nifty 50 gained ~93 points (about 0.37%) to settle at 25,423.60. я┐╝
тАв Mid-cap stocks rose ~0.36%, while small-cap indices were more or less flat. я┐╝
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What Drove the Gains
тАв A key trigger was the U.S. Federal ReserveтАЩs decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, which buoyed global sentiment. я┐╝
тАв IT and pharmaceutical sectors led gains. Stocks with strong U.S. exposure or global ties benefited. я┐╝
тАв Also, easing trade tensions and positive talk on reforms (including GST) helped support investor mood. я┐╝
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Weaknesses / Risks
тАв The rupee weakened, closing lower (~тВ╣88.13 per USD) after some volatility triggered by the FedтАЩs outlook. я┐╝
тАв Some sectors lagged: energy, media, and capital goods saw modest losses. я┐╝
тАв Analysts cautioned that as Nifty nears resistance levels, profit-taking could increase. Support zones (if markets dip) are being eyed around 25,300 for Nifty. я┐╝
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Overall Take
The market had a positive day тАФ extending its uptrend for the third session. The rate cut from the Fed was the main catalyst, lifting risk sentiment globally, and India benefitted. But some caution remains due to currency headwinds, potential resistance levels, and mixed performance across sectors.
