Post-Market Report: Indian Equities Rebound Strongly on Trade Hopes and Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Published: 2025-09-16 17:00 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi
Market Performance Today
The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rebound on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with both benchmark indices closing firmly in the green. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 594.95 points, or 0.73%, to settle at 82,380.69. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 169.90 points, or 0.68%, finishing the day at 25,239.10. This positive performance marks a recovery after Monday's marginal decline, snapping an eight-day winning streak for the Nifty.
Top Movers (Sectors and Stocks)
The market's upward momentum was broad-based, with several sectors contributing significantly to the gains.
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Top Gaining Sectors:
- Nifty Auto led the rally, advancing approximately 1% to 1.44%.
- Nifty Realty also performed strongly, rising between 1.04% and 1.07%.
- Other notable performers included Nifty Media (up 0.86%), Nifty Oil & Gas (up 0.86%), and Nifty Metal (up 0.83%).
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Top Gaining Stocks (Sensex/Nifty):
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)
- Maruti Suzuki
- Bharti Airtel
- Tata Steel
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Top Losing Stocks (Sensex/Nifty):
- Asian Paints
- Bajaj Finance
- Shriram Finance
- Nestle India
- Tata Consumer Products
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Top Lagging Sectors:
- Nifty FMCG was the primary laggard, slipping between 0.27% and 0.42%.
- Sectors like Pharma, IT, and Healthcare also experienced profit-booking after recent rallies.
Key Drivers of Today's Market
Several factors converged to drive the positive sentiment in the Indian equity markets on Tuesday.
- India-US Trade Talks: Optimism surrounding the resumption of trade negotiations between India and the United States played a significant role. Chief negotiators commenced talks to address issues related to tariffs, instilling hope for a positive outcome.
- US Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations: Investors are increasingly anticipating a 25 basis points rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, with the policy decision slated for Wednesday, September 17. This expectation also contributed to a decline in the dollar value and record high gold prices.
- Positive Global Cues: A strong performance in Asian and US markets provided a favorable backdrop for Indian equities. US markets closed higher on Monday, and Japan's Nikkei recorded its fourth consecutive record close.
- Strengthening Indian Rupee: The Indian rupee showed strength against the US dollar, further boosting market sentiment.
- Auto Sector Momentum: Auto stocks rallied, driven by expectations of new GST rates and anticipated festive demand.
- REITs Reclassification: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) saw a jump after SEBI granted them equity status, a move expected to boost mutual fund participation and improve liquidity.
Broader Market Performance
Beyond the frontline indices, the broader market also demonstrated robust performance.
- The BSE Midcap index rose by 0.62%.
- The BSE Smallcap index gained 0.66%.
- The Nifty Midcap 100 increased by 0.54%.
- The Nifty Smallcap 100 rallied nearly 1%.
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