Research Report : Indian Financial Markets Outlook – 18th September 2025

Ravi Bhatt

Sebi Registered Research Analyst - INH000012591
Website - www.capsavaj.com

US Federal Reserve cut interest rate by 25 bps, markets remain positive

In the early morning trade, the GIFT Nifty was trending marginally higher at 25,488, indicating a flattish open for the benchmark Nifty 50. Asian equity benchmarks opened with sharp gains on the back of US Fed's 25 basis point rate cut. US index futures traded positive as well, with gains of up 0.4% while Euro Stoxx 50 futures were flat.

The benchmark equity indices closed in the green for the second straight session on Wednesday. The NSE Nifty 50 ended 91.15 points or 0.36% higher at 25,330.25 and the BSE Sensex closed 313.02 points or 0.38% up at 82,693.71. The Nifty rose over 0.43% during the day to 15,346.50, while the Sensex climbed 0.44% to 82,741.95.

The foreign portfolio investors on Wednesday turned net sellers of Indian shares despite a rise in markets ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate cut decision. The FPIs sold stocks worth approximately Rs 989.81 crore, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange. The DIIs stayed net buyers for the eighth session and bought stakes worth Rs 2,205.12 crore.

Fundamental Update

• Cochin Shipyard - The company signed an agreement with ONGC for dry dock/ major lay-up repairs of jack up rig. The estimated contract value is around Rs 200 crore. Positive

• TVS Motor - The company launched TVS King Deluxe Plus CNG 3-Wheeler in Tanzania. Positive

• Railtel Corp - The company received Rs 106 crore order for the procurement, supply and installation of smart classrooms from Bihar Education Body. Positive

• JK Tyre - The company revised GST Demand of Rs 8.18 crore. Negative

Technical Update

• NIFTY – Nifty continued upward march with another 90 points gain to settle at 25,330 on Wednesday. Index has resistance at 25,400 and then 25,500. Support lies at 25,250. Today’s range 25,250 – 25,500.

• BANKNIFTY – Bank nifty zoomed past 55K to close at 55,493 on Wednesday. Index has 56K as next target as sentiments remain bullish over PSU banking stocks. Today’s range – 55,250 – 56,000.

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