Nifty 50 closed at 25,344.20, down by 79.55 points (-0.28%). Bank Nifty closed at 55,494.00, down by 233 points (-0.42%). Sensex closed at 82,702.77, down by 311.19 points (-0.37%).
Among sectors, consumer durables, media, auto, FMCG, and IT shed 0.4% each, while power, PSU bank rose 1% each. The biggest Nifty losers were HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Titan Company, Trent, while gainers were Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, SBI Life Insurance, Shriram Finance, and SBI.
US Markets
- Dow Jones Futures rose by 10.00 points, up 0.030%, currently trading at 46,522.00 as of 19th September 2025.
European Markets
- FTSE (UK) jumped by 2.00 points, up by 0.014%, standing at 9,229.43.
- CAC (France) jumped by 49.69 points, up by 0.63%, at 7,904.30.
- DAX (Germany) jumped by 14.34 points, up by 0.084%, at 23,693.99.
Global events/updates
Donald Trump’s visit to the U.K. has coincided with major investment pledges from U.S. companies, totaling about £150 billion ($204 billion). While this signals strong confidence in Britain’s economy, questions remain over how the funds will be used and who benefits most. The scale is historic, but clarity on outcomes is still lacking.
Nscale, a U.K.-based AI cloud startup, is making waves after emerging from stealth in May 2024 as a spinoff of Arkon Energy. Now partnering with Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI on major AI infrastructure projects, Nscale is quickly positioning itself as a key player in the U.K.’s push to become a global AI hub.
Germany, once seen as Europe’s growth engine, is facing doubts about its rebound. Economists highlight that while expectations for fiscal spending were high, the actual rollout has been slower than anticipated. Experts like Martins Kazaks and Holger Schmieding stress that Germany’s cautious pace may limit its ability to quickly boost the eurozone economy.
Apple has launched the iPhone 17 lineup globally, including the Pro, Pro Max, and new iPhone Air, alongside updated Apple Watch and AirPods. While facing rising competition from Chinese brands and doubts over its AI strategy, Apple gained momentum as the iPhone 17 base model exceeded expectations, offering higher storage at unchanged pricing, boosting consumer demand.
Adani Group stocks gained between 1 per cent and 9.6 per cent on Friday, a day after markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) dismissed allegations levelled by US short seller Hindenburg Research against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and the group’s companies, including Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and Adani Power.
Stock news:
Redington Limited: The sales of Apple iPhone 17 are set to begin in India from September 19 (Friday) onwards. Pre-orders are already underway. Redington is a key distributor of Apple products in India. The company began distributing Apple products in India in 2007.
Riddhi Steel and Tubes Ltd: Rajeshkumar Ramkumar Mittal, promoter of Riddhi Steel and Tube Limited, has purchased 1,500 shares of the company from the open market. Before this transaction, he personally owned 8.56% of the company, while his combined holding with associates stood at 74.13%. After the purchase, his personal stake has gone up slightly to 8.58%, and the total holding with associates has risen to 74.15%.
CESC: The company announced setting up Solar Cell / Module and other value chain / ancillary manufacturing across various locations in India, including a 3+ GW solar cell/module plant, battery manufacturing, a 60 MW RE power plant, and various ancillary units, with an estimated total capital investment of upto Rs 5,000 Crores.
Surana Solar Limited: The company has received a favorable court order regarding its dispute with Paradip Port Trust (PPT). On September 17, 2025, the Hon’ble Commercial Court in Bhubaneswar directed the Registrar of Civil Courts, Khurda, to release ₹8.71 crore, along with accrued interest of ₹1.33 crore, totaling ₹10.05 crore in favor of the company.
Refex Renewables & Infrastructure Ltd: The company is entering the fertilizer business, adding chemical, organic, and bio-based products to its portfolio. Offerings include FOM, LFOM, PROM, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, soil conditioners, and growth promoters in bulk and customized forms. It will commercialize organic manure under the ‘Refex’ brand with the product name “Biodhanic”.
Larsen & Toubro: The company secured major orders across construction, mining, tyre machinery, and valves. Deals include after-sales support for Komatsu equipment, tyre curing machines, and valve contracts in India and Saudi Arabia.
RITES Limited secured a Rs 79 crore rate contract from NTPC to lease diesel locomotives for its power plants nationwide. NTPC will issue separate purchase orders during the contract period, specifying requirements and execution details.
Graphite India: The company announced an investment of Rs. 168 crore for a 6.82% stake in US-based GrafTech International, a leading graphite electrode maker crucial for electric arc furnace steel and metal production.
Rajesh Power Services Ltd secured ₹95 crore orders for GIS substations in Gujarat and a ₹182.62 crore turnkey project from MGVCL to convert HT networks underground, both to be executed within 12 months.
TCC Concept Limited plans to acquire up to 100% of Pepperfry Limited, aiming to boost its e-commerce presence. The move will integrate Pepperfry’s marketplace with TCC’s digital platforms, driving growth and operational efficiencies.
KP Green Engineering secured fresh orders worth ₹54.60 crore across diverse segments, including solar, transmission towers, isolators, crash barriers, rooftop projects, and cable trays, highlighting its strong presence in renewable energy and infrastructure solutions.
Hindustan Motors Limited applied for voluntary delisting of equity shares on August 18, 2025. NSE has now announced suspension of trading from October 3, 2025, with complete delisting effective from October 10, 2025.
Also read: IT stock jumps 3% after partnering with VicOne to provide automotive cybersecurity solutions
Brokerage Recommendations
Bajaj Consumer Care
- Target Price:- Rs 400 apiece
- Upside:- 55%
- By ICICI Securities
Zensar Technologies Ltd
- Target Price:- Rs 1,130 apiece
- Upside:- 33%
- By Choice Equity
Ceat
- Target Price:- Rs 4,393 apiece
- Upside:- 28%
- By Motilal Oswal
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd
- Target Price:- Rs 70 apiece
- Upside:- 24%
- By Motilal Oswal
Top gainer/Top loser (Nifty 500)
| Top gainers | Top losers |
| Adani Power Ltd (13%) | Piramal Enterprises Ltd (-5%) |
| Alivus Life Sciences Ltd (8%) | DCM Shriram Ltd (-4.65%) |
| Anant Raj Ltd (10%) | Emami Ltd (-4%) |
| Tanla Platforms Ltd (8%) | Signatureglobal (India) Ltd (-3.01%) |
| Vodafone Idea. (8%) | One 97 Communications Ltd (-5%) |
Conclusion
Markets ended lower today with Nifty, Sensex, and Bank Nifty all in the red, dragged by IT, FMCG, and auto stocks, though PSU banks and power gained. Globally, U.S. and European indices remained steady with slight gains. Key corporate updates, sector moves, and strong brokerage calls kept investor focus intact despite volatility and global uncertainties.
Written by Abhishek Singh
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