Nifty & Sensex — 18 Sep 2026
Pre-Market
Section titled “Pre-Market”Markets Data
Section titled “Markets Data”Markets are expected to remain neutral with a slight positive bias. Overnight gains in major indices suggest optimism, while rising USDINR and declining FII activity could weigh on sentiment. Brent crude's drop may ease inflation concerns, and India VIX's fall indicates reduced volatility. Overall, mixed signals point to cautious trading.
| Input | Value | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT Nifty | — unavailable | — |
| S&P 500 o/n | +0.61% | +1 |
| Nasdaq o/n | +1.29% | +1 |
| US 10Y yield | 5.01 ▲ | 0 |
| DXY | 100.32 | −1 |
| FII net (prev) | -3,208.76 cr | −1 |
| DII net (prev) | +3,617.75 cr | +1 |
| USD/INR | 95.8125 | −1 |
| Prev close in range | top third | +1 |
| India VIX | 11.55 ▼ | — |
| Brent | $102.13 ▼ | context |
| NET BIAS | Neutral | +1 |
1 of 9 inputs unavailable this morning.
- Markets struggle to maintain early momentum, close with slight uptickIt highlights the market's inability to sustain gains, signaling potential volatility. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmark indices notch third consecutive rise amid declining volatilityIt reflects a bullish trend supported by easing market uncertainty. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge fueled by sharp drop in market volatilityIt underscores the impact of reduced volatility on market performance. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak, focus shifts to quarterly earningsIt emphasizes the influence of corporate results on stock-specific movements. — Moneycontrol
- Jefferies raises Navin Fluorine target, cites growth potentialIt highlights analyst optimism around specific stock performance. — ET Markets
EOD · 16:20 IST
Indian equities extended gains for the third straight session, though relinquishing some intraday advances. The Nifty and Bank Nifty outperformed with near 1% climbs, while the Sensex posted more modest growth. Reduced market volatility supported the bullish sentiment, with traders focusing on upcoming earnings reports for directional cues. While domestic markets maintained momentum, global attention centered on central bank policies and energy price movements that influenced international trading sessions.
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,346.4 | +0.99% |
| Sensex | 74,294.96 | +0.39% |
| Bank Nifty | 56,358.7 | +1.01% |
- Markets surrender early advances, closing with modest upticksInvestors gauged the sustainability of the rally as indices pared intraday gains. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmarks notch third consecutive session of advances amid calmer volatilitySustained buying momentum signaled potential continuation of the bullish phase. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge fueled by sharpest volatility index drop in yearsPlummeting fear gauge boosted risk appetite during the trading session. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak ahead of earnings season movesTraders positioned for upcoming corporate results driving selective stock movements. — Moneycontrol
- Fed official previews coming revisions to bank stress evaluationsFuture regulatory changes could impact financial sector risk assessments. — ET Markets
- Wall Street opens higher as energy costs declineFalling oil prices provided relief to equity markets at the opening bell. — ET Markets
- Japanese currency weakens following central bank's tempered policy shiftBOJ's cautious approach disappointed traders expecting more aggressive tightening. — ET Markets
- Analysts debate leading cryptocurrency contenders for next surgeDigital asset investors evaluated relative strengths across major blockchain tokens. — ET Markets
- Industrial firm initiates public offering process for Rs 300 croreNew IPO activity indicated continuing pipeline of companies seeking listings. — ET Markets
- Retail chain expands footprint with Faridabad property leaseCommercial real estate activity reflected ongoing retail sector expansion. — ET Markets