September 19, 2025

Mumbai witnessed some stock market fireworks as Indian shares jumped for a third day in a row on Thursday! The big trigger? The US Federal Reserve’s headline-grabbing move to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, just as everyone expected. This news fueled fresh buying energy, pushing the NSE Nifty up by 0.4% to 25,423.60 and the BSE Sensex by the same margin to 83,013.96. That means Nifty gained 93.35 points, while Sensex sprinted ahead by 320.25 points. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Traders are loving the calm too — India’s Volatility Index, called the VIX, tumbled 3.5% to a record low of 9.89, signaling super low fear in the market. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also strutted their stuff, rising by 0.3% and 0.1% respectively on Thursday. Looking at the week’s bigger picture, these indices chalked up gains of 1.8% for mid-caps and 2.3% for small-caps. Out of 4,342 shares traded on the BSE, a tight race unfolded with 2,097 stocks climbing and 2,083 sliding down. The big buyers? Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) went on a shopping spree, snapping up shares worth a net ₹366.7 crore. Domestic investors followed suit, investing a hefty ₹3,326.6 crore in shares. This combined firepower gave the market that extra boost. Crucial stocks receiving attention include SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Wipro, and NTPC. As investors await Budget 2025, the market remains lively and optimistic. For quick market updates and expert advice, investors can follow the latest news on ETMarkets.com and join Telegram channels for real-time alerts. In short, the stock market party is on with good news from the US Fed setting the mood, plus strong buying from all corners making Indian shares sparkle. Is this rally just warming up or heading higher? Stay tuned!

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