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-Sensex traded at 82,670 (+290 pts) while Nifty was at 25,327 (+88 pts), showing investor optimism.
-Banking and IT stocks fueled gains; Tata Consumer, SBI, and Bharat Electronics were top performers.
-FIIs turned buyers, midcaps and smallcaps rallied, and overall market sentiment remained upbeat.
The Indian stock market today, on September 17, 2025, shows signs of recovery, with both major indices moving higher. Sensex traded at 82,670.81 points, gaining 290.12 points or 0.35% at press time. Similarly, Nifty 50 index reached 25,327.70 points, up by 88.60 points or 0.35%, showing investor optimism.
The banking sector performed well today, with Nifty Bank index rising by 189.55 points, a 0.34% gain to 55,337.15. The technology sector did even better, with Nifty IT index jumping 268 points to reach 36,480.15, up by 0.74%. Let’s explore in detail how the Indian stock market today behaved based on Moneycontrol Live Updates.
Tata Consumer shares led the pack with a 2.87% jump to ₹1,123.40. Bharat Electronics followed closely with a 2.15% rise to ₹411.55. SBI share price gained 1.25% to reach ₹841.95, while retail chain Trent surged by 1.15% to ₹5,206.50. Grasim Industries also performed well, rising 1.13% to ₹2,875. Some of the most actively traded stocks included Bharat Electronics, HDFC Bank and MCX India. These companies saw huge trading volumes, revealing strong investor interest.
Titan stock was the biggest loser on Nifty 50, falling 0.75% to ₹3,530.30. Hindalco dropped 0.51% to ₹752.10, while Power Grid Corporation declined 0.43% to ₹287.10. ITC and Tata Steel also saw minor losses of 0.41% and 0.40% respectively.
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It wasn't just large companies that did well today. BSE Midcap index rose 0.3%, and the Smallcap index gained 0.5%. This shows that investors were interested in companies of all sizes, not just the biggest ones. Apollo Tyres became the official sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team for three years, as reported by India Today. On the other hand, Shringar House of Mangalsutra shares made a strong market debut with a 14% premium over their initial price.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories launched a new medicine called Tegoprazan under the brand name PCAB as reported by BusinessLine. It is for treating stomach-related diseases in India. However, the stock remained almost flat at ₹1,310.65. Tech Mahindra received good news as Life Insurance Corporation of India increased its stake in the company from 8.84% to 10.84%. The stock gained 0.18% to ₹1,533.70.
Jindal Steel's overseas division entered talks to potentially buy a European steel business from German company Thyssenkrupp. Despite this news, Jindal Steel's shares fell 0.70% to ₹1,045.30.
According to CNBC TV 18, Angel One, a financial services company, announced it's entering the life insurance business. The new company is called Angel One LivWell Life Insurance, it is in partnership with Singapore’s LivWell Holding. They plan to invest ₹104 crore for a 26% stake. The stock rose slightly by 0.24%.
Foreign investors showed renewed interest in Indian markets. On September 16, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought stocks worth ₹308.32 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) invested ₹1,518.73 crore. This is a positive change from September 15, when foreign investors had sold stocks worth ₹1,268.59 crore.
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The overall market sentiment appears positive with broad-based buying across sectors. Foreign investor confidence is returning after recent selling, while domestic institutions continue their strong support. Technical indicators suggest continued momentum, though investors should watch for any changes in global market conditions that could affect future performance.
The Sensex and Nifty rose due to strong buying in banking and IT stocks, positive corporate news, and renewed foreign investor interest. Broad-based participation across large, mid, and small-cap companies also added momentum.
Banking and IT sectors led the rally. Nifty Bank gained 189.55 points, while Nifty IT surged 268 points, showing investor confidence in financials and technology amid steady corporate earnings and digital transformation trends.
Tata Consumer Products jumped 2.87%, Bharat Electronics rose 2.15%, and SBI gained 1.25%. Retail giant Trent and Grasim Industries also performed well, reflecting strength across both consumer and industrial sectors.
Titan Company led the losers with a 0.75% fall. Hindalco, Power Grid, ITC, and Tata Steel also dipped slightly. These declines were mostly mild corrections rather than signs of deep weakness.
Today’s gains suggest steady market momentum with confidence returning from FIIs and strong DII support. Investors can remain cautiously optimistic but should stay alert to global factors like oil prices, inflation, and interest rate trends.
