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The Indian equity market on 15 September 2025 witnessed a mixed trend with key stocks showing divergent performances amid cautious investor sentiment and macroeconomic developments. Bajaj Finance Ltd and Coal India Ltd emerged as the top gainers, while pharmaceutical stalwart Dr Reddys Laboratories and NBFC major Shriram Finance led the list of decliners. The market movement reflects sector-specific influences and investor risk appetite in the week’s mid-session.
Key Highlights of Today’s Market Movement
Top Gainers
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Bajaj Finance Ltd surged 1.72% to close at Rs 1020.55 per share, securing the top gainer position amid strong quarterly results and optimistic outlook on retail credit growth.
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Coal India Ltd gained 0.76%, reaching Rs 397.35 per share, supported by robust coal demand and healthy operational performance.
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Other notable gainers included Adani Ports & SEZ (+0.70%), Larsen & Toubro (+0.63%), ICICI Bank (+0.47%), Eternal Ltd (+0.39%), and NTPC (+0.24%), reflecting strength in infrastructure, banking, and energy segments.
Coal India’s revenues have been bolstered by steady industrial consumption and government impetus on domestic coal production.
Bajaj Finance’s consistent growth in new-to-credit customers and diversified product offerings continues to excite investors.
Top Losers
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Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd drifted down 1.28% to Rs 1299.80, influenced by subdued global pharma markets and rising operational costs.
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Shriram Finance Ltd declined 1.24%, ending at Rs 625.00 amid cautious outlook on NBFC credit growth and rising interest rates.
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Infosys Ltd (-1.24%) and Asian Paints Ltd (-1.24%) also faced selling pressure despite their strong fundamentals, pointing to short-term profit booking.
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Tech Mahindra (-0.96%), Sun Pharmaceutical (-0.91%), and Tata Consultancy Services (-0.91%) mirrored sectoral weakness in IT and pharma driven by global uncertainty and currency headwinds.
Market Technical and Macro Context
The Sensex traded in a narrow range, closing marginally down at 81,862, while the Nifty 50 index settled near 25,074, reflecting indecision amid mixed global cues.
Index support was seen near 25,000 for Nifty with resistance levels near 25,150-25,200, indicating a consolidative phase.
Investors remained cautious ahead of major global central bank decisions and awaited corporate earnings updates for next week.
Risk sentiment was influenced by inflation data, geopolitical developments, and currency volatility affecting export-heavy sectors like IT and pharma.
Sectoral Insights
Financials and infrastructure stocks demonstrated resilience supported by domestic credit growth and government spending on infrastructure projects.
The IT sector showed vulnerability with profit booking and concerns over margin pressures due to wage inflation and pricing challenges.
Pharmaceutical companies grappled with regulatory scrutiny and pricing pressures in domestic and international markets.
Consumer discretionary stocks reflected mixed performance amid inflationary concerns impacting discretionary spending.
Investor Guidance and Outlook
Market experts advise prudent stock selection focusing on quality companies with strong balance sheets and growth visibility.
Diversification across defensive and cyclical sectors could help balance risk amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainties.
Watching for emerging sectoral trends such as increased infrastructure spending, financial inclusion, and digital adoption remains critical.
Conclusion
The stock market on 15 September 2025 depicted cautious optimism with Bajaj Finance and Coal India rallying on robust fundamentals, counterbalanced by declines in pharma and NBFC stocks due to global and sectoral headwinds. Investors are advised to track economic data and sector earnings closely as the market navigates through an environment of selective opportunities and risks.
Source: ET Now, Economic Times, Moneycontrol
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