Nifty 50 Turns Positive, Edges Up 0.06% Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

India's benchmark Nifty 50 index showed signs of resilience on September 23, 2025, turning slightly positive after previous sessions of volatility. The index ended the morning trades up by 0.06%, reflecting a cautious but steady investor mood amid mixed cues from domestic and global markets.

 

Market Snapshot and Sectoral Highlights

At the latest close, Nifty 50 hovered around 25,250 levels, with gains led by select banking, finance, and automobile stocks, while IT and commodity sectors remained under pressure. State Bank of India and Bajaj Finance were among notable gainers, fueled by positive quarterly earnings and strong retail demand.

 

However, information technology stocks, impacted by ongoing uncertainties over US H-1B visa fee hikes, showed restrained momentum. Some heavyweight IT shares marginally declined, tempering broader market enthusiasm.

 

Domestic and Global Drivers

Domestic macroeconomic data points such as steady industrial production and moderation in inflationary pressures lent some support to positive market moves. However, cautious investors remain wary of tightening monetary policies as India’s central bank considers gradual interest rate normalization.

 

Globally, geopolitical tensions and central bank activities, especially in the US and Europe, influenced market behavior. The upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting has participants eyeing signals on interest rates and policy direction that could impact capital flows and emerging market equities like India.

 

Technical Outlook

Technically, analysts note that the Nifty’s immediate resistance lies near the 25,300-25,350 zone, while firm support is observed around 25,000. Trading volumes were moderate, and the market breadth slightly favored advancing stocks, signaling a tentative but hopeful outlook for short-term traders.

 

Investor Takeaways

Given the positive close yet underlying sectoral divergences, investors are advised to proceed with a balanced approach. Long-term growth stories in sectors such as banking, finance, and infrastructure continue to attract flows, while cautious monitoring of global cues remains essential.

 

Sources: The Hindu Businessline, NSE, Times of India, Moneycontrol and CNBC