Market Update at 4:00 PM: On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Indian equity benchmark indices closed in positive territory, driven by strong momentum. The Nifty 50 rose by 93.35 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 25,423, while the Sensex jumped 320.25 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 83,013.96. The gains followed the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, marking the first policy easing since December, which boosted investor sentiment.
The IT sector, benefiting from its significant US revenue exposure, gained up to 0.83 per cent, with all constituent stocks closing higher. Overall, seven out of 11 key sectoral indices ended in positive territory. Broader market indices like Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 also closed higher, extending their winning streak to 10 consecutive sessions.
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