Indian Markets Advance Amid Trade Optimism and Rate Cut Hopes; DIIs Remain Strong Buyers
Published: 2025-09-17 21:01 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi
Market Snapshot
Indian equity markets concluded Wednesday, September 17, 2025, on a positive note, extending gains for the second consecutive session. The BSE Sensex rose by 313.02 points, or 0.38%, to close at 82,693.71. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced by 91.15 points, or 0.36%, settling at 25,330.25. The broader markets also performed well, with the Midcap index gaining 0.08% and the Smallcap index climbing 0.68%.
Sectoral performance was mixed, reflecting rotational buying.
- Gaining sectors included Auto, PSU Banks, IT, and Oil & Gas, with the Nifty PSU Bank index surging 2.61% and Nifty IT rising 0.65%.
- Sectors such as FMCG, Consumer Durables, Telecom, Metal, and Pharma experienced declines, with Nifty Metal down by 0.5%.
Among individual stocks, Tata Consumer, State Bank of India (SBI), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Maruti Suzuki were among the top gainers. Conversely, HDFC Life, Tata Steel, Titan Company, and Bajaj Finserv were notable laggards. The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, decreased by 0.24% to 10.25, signaling stable investor sentiment.
Institutional Flows: Cash Market
Provisional data for September 16, 2025 (the latest available specific figures at the time of reporting), indicates continued robust buying by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), who purchased equities worth ₹1,518.73 crore on a net basis. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) also turned net buyers on the same day, with a net inflow of ₹308.32 crore. This combined institutional support from the previous trading day contributed to the positive market undertone.
Derivatives Market Activity
In the derivatives segment, the Nifty September 2025 futures closed at 25,422, trading at a premium of 91.75 points compared to the Nifty's cash market close of 25,330.25. Option data for the Nifty suggests a potential trading range of 23500-25000, with the maximum Call Open Interest (OI) observed at the 26000 strike price and maximum Put OI at the 25000 strike price for the September 30th series. The Nifty Put-Call Ratios (PCR) stood at 1.31 for the September 23rd expiry and 1.17 for the September 30th expiry, while the Bank Nifty PCR for the September 30th expiry was 1.08.
For September 16, 2025, FIIs in the F&O segment showed a bearish stance on index futures, selling more contracts than they bought, but were bullish on individual stock futures. DIIs, on the other hand, were bullish on index futures and bought more call options than they shorted, indicating a positive outlook on the broader indices, while being bearish on individual stock futures.
Key Drivers and Outlook
The market's upward trajectory on September 17 was primarily fueled by:
- India-US Trade Talks: Optimism surrounding progress in trade negotiations between India and the United States provided a significant boost to investor sentiment.
- US Federal Reserve Expectations: Hopes of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, with its policy meeting scheduled for later in the day, contributed to the positive mood.
- Strong Rupee: A stronger Indian Rupee against the US Dollar further supported investor confidence.
- Domestic Flows: Robust domestic institutional flows continued to underpin the market, offsetting some of the persistent FII selling observed in recent times.
Looking ahead, global cues, particularly the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, will be closely watched. While US markets closed lower on the preceding day, Asian markets largely traded positively on Wednesday, providing some cushioning for Indian equities. The sustained buying interest from DIIs and ongoing policy reform optimism are expected to provide continued support, though global uncertainties may temper sharp upward movements.
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