Nifty ends higher for third straight session

18 Sep 2025 Evaluate

Indian equity benchmark -- Nifty -- ended higher for third straight session on Thursday amid optimism over US-India trade talks. Index made a positive start following broadly positive cues from Asian counterparts after US Federal reserve cut interest rate by 0.25 basis points to 4.0 percent from 4.25 percent, citing a shift in the balance of risks. The latest projections from Fed officials also suggested that they expect the central bank to lower rates two more times this year. Index continued its firm trade in late morning session. Traders took some support as Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that India's exports would grow by around 6 per cent this year compared to the corresponding period in 2024. Further, traders took note of S&P Global’s statement that while a jump in capital expenditure is unlikely this fiscal year, the prospects for the economic growth catalyst are much better over a medium-to-long term. However, in second half of the session, index pared some of its gains but managed to bounce back and ended the session above 25,400 mark.

Traders were seen piling up positions in Pharma, IT and Private Bank stocks, while selling was witnessed In Media, PSU Bank and Realty. The top gainers from the F&O segment were Biocon, LIC Housing Finance and Laurus Labs. On the other hand, the top losers were Page Industries, Coal India and Kalyan Jewellers India. In the index option segment, maximum OI continues to be seen in the 25900 - 26100 calls and 24900 - 25100 puts indicating this is the trading range expectation.

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