Market Wrap: Benchmark indices close on a negative note with Nifty IT among the top losers!

Sensex declined by 0.16 per cent and closed at 82,948.23, while Nifty declined by 0.16 per cent and closed at 25,377.55 level.

Market Update at 3:40 PM: On Wednesday, Benchmark indices concluded the trading day on a negative note as Sensex declined by 0.16 per cent and closed at 82,948.23, while Nifty declined by 0.16 per cent and closed at 25,377.55 level. Similarly, the Broader market, Nifty Midcap closed lower by 0.71 per cent at 59,752.85, while Nifty Smallcap declined by 0.39 per cent and closed at 19,389.75.

Market volatility, as indicated by India VIX, has surged by 6.20 per cent and is trading at the level of 13.37 reflecting a rise in market volatility.

Within the sectoral landscape, Nifty Fin Service and Nifty Bank emerged as Top Gainers, while Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty MID SELECT are the sectors which underperformed.

SHRIRAMFIN, BAJFINANCE, and BAJAJFINSV were among the top gainers while on the other hand TCS, HCLTECH, and INFY were among the Top Losers.

About 692 stocks were advancing as against to 1,685 that were declining, thus indicating a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Market Update at 12:45 PM: In the current trading session benchmark indices have slightly gained with Sensex trading higher by 0.18 per cent while Nifty trading higher by 0.12 per cent. However, in the broader indices Nifty Midcap has declined by 0.63 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap is flattish trading around 19,450.

India VIX rose by 4.21 per cent and is trading around the mark of 13.12 indicating a rise in market volatility.

European Markets were headed for a lower open on Wednesday as investors considered key  data form the region and looked to the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision; European Futures; DAX (-0.04 per cent); CAC (+0.09 per cent); FTSE (-0.02 per cent)

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Fin Service, Nifty Bank, and Nifty PSU Bank are among the top gainers while Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty MID SELECT are the sectors which are underperforming.

SHRIRAMFIN, BAJFINANCE, and BAJAJFINSV are among the top gainers within the Nifty 50 while, TCS, TECHM, and HCLTECH are among the top losers.

About 849 stocks are advancing as against to 1,528 stocks that are declining, thus indicating a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Market Update at 11:25 AM: During the ongoing trading session, benchmark indices are showing a flat trend, with the Sensex up by 0.21 per cent and the Nifty rising by 0.17 per cent. In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap has dipped by 0.36 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap remains flat.

India VIX is has increased by 2.54 per cent and is trading around the mark of 12.91, indicating a rise in market volatility.

In the sectoral landscape, Nifty Fin Service, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Media emerged as top gainers, while Nifty IT, Nifty MID SELECT, and Nifty Pharma are the sectors which are underperforming.

Top gainers in individual stocks are SHRIRAMFIN, BAJFINANCE, and HEROMOTOCO while, TECHM, TCS, and WIPRO are among the top losers in the Nifty 50.

The broader market sentiment is negative, with 980 stocks advancing compared to 1,386 stocks declining.

Market Update at 9:30 AM: On Thursday, Indian markets opened on a subdued note, with both Nifty and Sensex seeing marginal declines. Nifty Fin Service emerged as the top gainer, while the Nifty IT sector lagged as the biggest loser.

The Sensex dipped by 0.06 per cent, hovering around 83,000, and the Nifty also slipped by 0.06 per cent, approaching 25,400. The broader market remained flat, with the Nifty Midcap falling slightly by 0.16 per cent to about 60,080, while the Nifty Smallcap edged up 0.14 per cent, trading close to 19,500.

India VIX has rose by 0.16 per cent and is trading at 12.61, indicating a slight rise in market volatility.

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Fin Service, Nifty Media, and Nifty Bank are among the top gainers while there is Nifty IT and Nifty MID SELECT are the sectors which are underperforming.

HEROMOTOCO, SHRIRAMFIN, and BAJFINANCE are among the top gainers within the Nifty 50 while TECHM, INFY, and TCS are among the top losers.

About 1,194 stocks are advancing as against to 1055 stocks that are declining, thus indicating a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Pre-Market Update at 8:20 AM: U.S. stocks ended the day nearly flat on Tuesday, surrendering earlier gains that had briefly pushed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to all-time highs. Investors were cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in four and a half years.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 15.90 points, or 0.04 per cent, to close at 41,606.18. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 edged up 1.49 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 5,634.58, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 35.93 points, or 0.20 per cent, to finish at 17,628.06.

In early trading on Tuesday, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield dropped by 10 basis points to 3.64 per cent, while the 2-year bond yield fell 12 basis points to 3.60 per cent.

The GIFT Nifty is signaling a flat opening for the market, with Nifty futures trading at 25,448.

On Tuesday, U.S. crude oil prices climbed past $71 per barrel, fueled by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve is likely to lower interest rates this week, while ongoing production disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico also contributed to the rise.

On September 17, 2024, foreign institutional investors (FII) bought shares worth Rs 482 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DII) bought shares worth Rs 874 crore.

Stocks that are banned for trading in the F&O segment on September 18, 2024, are AARTIIND, BALRAMCHIN, BIOCON, BSOFT, GNFC, GRANULES, HINDCOPPER, LICHSGFIN, PNB, RBLBANK.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.