Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Up 300 Points, Nifty Snaps Two-Day Losing Streak Ahead Of Fed Verdict; IT Top Drag

 

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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Most sectors end in red. Nifty FMCG snaps four-day losing streak, is the top gaining sector, up over 1.8% today. Patanjali Foods is the top gainer in Nifty FMCG, up almost 7.5% today. Nifty IT is the top losing sector after snapping two-day gaining streak, down over 1.7% today. TCS was the top loser in Nifty IT, down over 3% today

Nifty Pharma, Nifty India Defence ends in red for the fifth day in a row. Nifty Auto snaps four-day losing streak. Nifty Metal snaps three-day losing streak. Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty PSU Bank snaps two-day losing streak. Nifty Realty snaps seven-day losing streak.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty snaps 2 day losing streak, ends in green, up over 0.4% today; HDFC Life & SBI Life are the top gainers in Nifty, both up over 2.5% today

Broader market underperforms benchmark. Nifty Midcap 150 snaps 4 day losing streak, ends almost 0.1% higher. Patanjali Foods is the top gainer in Nifty Midcap 150, up almost 7.5%

Nifty Smallcap 250 ends in red for the 3rd day in a row, down over 0.1% today. PNC Infra & HFCL were the top losers in Nifty Smallcap 250, PNC down over 4.5%; HFCL down over 4%

CAS Impact: Nifty sees a downtick of six points due to CAS. Sensex sees an uptick of 33 points. Nifty Bank sees an uptick of 65 points. Nifty Midcap 150 sees a downtick of 24 points due to CAS.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Sensex Up 300 Points, Nifty Snaps Two-day Losing Streak Ahead Of Fed Verdict; IT Top Drag

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: The British pound was little changed against the euro and the dollar on Wednesday as underlying readings of UK inflation held steady in August, even as headline consumer price inflation accelerated to a five-month high.

The headline consumer price index rose to 3.1% in August compared with a year ago, its highest level since March, before the Bank of England's policy decision. The pound was little changed against ​the dollar at $1.3471, but remains close to the one-month low of $1.3464 reached last week. Against ​the euro, the pound was flat at 85.66 pence.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: US stock index futures attempted a recovery on Wednesday following a two-day slide, as lower oil prices offered some relief during a tense wait for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The rate move, scheduled to be announced at 2 p.m., will be crucial to investor sentiment at a time when elevated Treasury yields, inflation and the escalating Middle East conflict have kept risk appetite in check.

While traders see a nearly 93% chance of an increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool, uncertainty persists. US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh was picked by Donald Trump with the expectation that he would cut interest rates. If the central bank stands pat, it could throw its credibility into question, especially as Warsh has said he remains focused on taming price pressures, as per analysts.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Hero Motors' $104.2 million IPO was fully subscribed on the first day of bidding on Wednesday, exchange data showed, led by demand from retail investors. Hero Motors received bids for 95.3 million shares worth about 8 billion rupees ($83.36 million), or 1.08 times the 88.6 million shares on offer, exchange data showed

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.'s board of directors has approved raising up to Rs 500 crore via the issuance of 50,000 Non-Convertible Debentures on a private basis, according to an exchange filing on Wednesday. As part of the fundraise, up to 50,000 lower tier 2 NCDs will be issued, with a face value of Rs 1 lakh only. Therefore, the total amount will aggregate to Rs 500 crore. 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Indian sectoral indices are witnessing sharp and fast-moving trends, with FMCG, auto, banking, financial services, PSU banks, private banks, cement and oil and gas trading higher. IT, pharma, metal, chemicals, healthcare, consumer durables, realty and media remain weak, while midcap and smallcap indices face pressure.

Nifty sectoral trends

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Govt May Raise Wage Limit To Rs 25,000 From Rs 15,000 - What Changes For Employees?

The government may soon raise the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling to Rs 25,000 from the current Rs 15,000, with the proposal likely to be considered by the Union Cabinet. The ceiling has remained unchanged since September 2014. If approved, the move could widen the portion of salary subject to mandatory provident fund contributions.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Shares of Indian cash management majors and other ATM-related stocks including CMS Info Systems Ltd. and Radiant Cash Management Services Ltd. rallied up to 10% on Wednesday.

The surge came after the government introduced a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI payments. CMS Info Systems jumped as high as 7.22% to Rs 239 apiece, while Radiant Cash Management soared 10.03% to a high of Rs 39.49. 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Crude oil prices fell as reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes via Oman eased concerns about the scale of Middle East supply disruptions. Brent crude futures were down 83 cents, or 0.76%, to $107.92 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $1.41, or 1.33%, at $104.42 a barrel.

Visible vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz remained in the single digits at four on Tuesday, down from seven a day earlier, preliminary shipping data showed on Wednesday. That was well below the 10-day average of 18. The waterway handled a fifth ​of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply before the US-Israeli war on Iran began in late February.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: According to Vinit Bolinjkar - Head of Research - Ventura, IT was the clear standout on Sept. 15, bucking a soft tape where financials-led selling, firm crude and rising US bond yields pulled the benchmarks lower. HCLTech topped Nifty, closing around 4% higher, with Infosys up 3.8%, TCS and Tech Mahindra each up roughly 2.3%, and Wipro up 1.6%.

The move looks like a defensive shift out of banks into large-cap IT, helped by easing worries that AI could disrupt the IT-services model ,a fear that has weighed on the sector all year. HCLTech had an added boost from an expanded CrowdStrike partnership in AI-security.

''The rally appears to be more of a relief bounce than confirmed leadership: valuations are reasonable, but a lasting recovery needs stronger demand and deal-momentum signals. With the oil-and-yields overhang still in play and market breadth narrow, a selective approach — buying quality IT on dips rather than chasing the rise looks prudent,'' he said.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Bitcoin prices traded lower on Wednesday, in line with the losses in the broader cryptocurrency market, amid renewed selling pressure ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision. Sentiment in the crypto market also remained weak after the US failed to pass a key regulatory bill.

Bitcoin price was trading 1.72% lower at $75,876.52, with a market cap of $1.52 trillion. The price of the largest token has fallen over 4% in seven days. Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was down 3.39% at $2,397.62, while Tether fell 0.06% to $0.9991. XRP slipped 7.44%, Solana declined 3.7% and Dogecoin price fell 3.06%.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Japanese government bond yields extended their recent rise on Wednesday as higher oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over inflation, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.

The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield rose 0.5 basis points to 3.035%, after touching a fresh 30-year high on Tuesday. The 20-year yield climbed 4 basis points to 3.925%, while the 30-year yield also advanced 4 basis points to 4.190%.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Gravita India is moving beyond its traditional dependence on lead recycling. The company has entered copper recycling by acquiring Rashtriya Metal Industries and plans to expand into lithium-ion batteries and steel. At the same time, it is increasing its mix of high-margin, value-added products across existing businesses.

The shift is visible in the numbers. Lead still accounted for 79.2% of total volume in Q1FY27, followed by copper at 7.3%, aluminium (6.8%) and plastic (6.7%). However, non-lead segments already contributed more than 25% of consolidated quarterly revenue. The company wants this share to rise to 35% to 40% over time. READ FULL STORY HERE

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Should US Fed respond immediately to inflation pressure?

• 93% probability of a hike: Markets were pricing a 93% probability of a Fed rate hike at the 16 September meeting, with expectations for further tightening through 2027.
• Inflation driven by temporary factors: Recent inflation has been influenced by tariffs and energy supply shocks, which Axis Capital expects to fade, with core PCE inflation potentially falling below 2.5% in 2027.
• Shallow hiking cycle possible: Axis Capital notes that while a hike could strengthen the Fed Chair’s inflation-fighting credibility, the Fed may need to signal a limited further hiking cycle to avoid excessive tightening of financial conditions.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: According to analysts, crude has turned highly volatile, alternating between hope and fear. Prices eased briefly on hopes that Saudi Arabia's damaged East-West pipeline would restart soon and on some signs of de-escalation but surged again as fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure reignited supply fears.

Brent is now near USD 108 a barrel, a four-month high, and up about 20% this month. The underlying worry is real: the pipeline outage alone threatens up to 4% of global supply and may take weeks to repair, so every relief rally is quickly overwhelmed by the next headline.

''Until the strikes stop and cargoes move freely, the risk stays skewed to the upside, and prices could well test USD 120 levels if the disruption deepens. For a large importer like India, this keeps pressure on the import bill, the rupee, and inflation,'' said Rajeev Sharan, Head of Research, Brickwork Ratings.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Shares of Acutaas Chemicals Ltd., Bharat Rasayan Ltd., KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation Ltd., Sansera Engineering Ltd., Sunteck Realty Ltd. and more will be on interest on Wednesday as the day marks the last session for retail investors to buy shares to qualify for receiving the dividend before the stock goes ex/record-date.

The record date determines the eligible shareholders who will receive the dividend payment. The ex-dividend date, which mostly coincides with the record date, marks when the share price adjusts to reflect the upcoming payout. The ex date for the following list is September 17, 2026. Under India's T 1 settlement cycle, the ex-date and record date fall on the same day. CHECK FULL LIST HERE

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Zinc prices rose by 0.44 per cent to Rs 419.05 per kg in futures trade on Wednesday due to higher bets by market participants.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc contracts for September delivery edged up by Rs 1.85, or 0.44 per cent, to Rs 419.05 per kg with a business turnover of 347 lots.

Traders attributed the rise in zinc futures to higher demand in the spot market. Copper futures rose by Rs 6.75 to Rs 1,372.30 per kg due to higher spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 6.75, or 0.49 per cent, to Rs 1,372.30 per kilogram in a business turnover of 3,907 lots.

Analysts attributed the rise in copper prices to higher bets by participants. Aluminium prices rose marginally, by 85 paise to Rs 349.75 per kilogram, in futures trade as speculators built fresh positions amid a positive trend in the spot market.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium for delivery in September rose by 85 paise, or 0.24 per cent, to Rs 349.75 per kg in 74 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consuming industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00% at today's policy meeting, its first hike since 2023, with markets pricing in a probability of around 90-93% for the move via the CME FedWatch tool.

The decision follows last week's hotter-than-expected August inflation data, with headline CPI rising 0.4% month-on-month and holding at 3.4% annually, while core inflation also came in a touch above forecast. The move has already pushed the 10-year US Treasury yield to nearly 5%, its highest level in years, as markets adjust to a tighter policy path.

With the hike itself now almost fully priced in, the bigger market driver today will be the Fed's forward guidance — specifically the updated dot plot and Chair Warsh's press conference — which will indicate whether further hikes are likely before the end of the year.

''A hawkish signal on additional tightening could extend pressure across rate-sensitive assets, while any hint of a pause after this move could offer some relief,'' said Ashish Rajodiya, Head of Commodities, PL Capital Group.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 803 to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for the October delivery traded higher by Rs 803, or 0.53 per cent, at Rs 1,51,612 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 775 lots.

Fresh positions by market participants led to a rise in the precious metal's prices, analysts said. Gold futures rose 0.70 per cent to USD 4,322.14 per ounce in New York.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Silver prices rose 1.31 per cent to Rs 2.35 lakh per kg in futures trade on Wednesday amid a firm global trend.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for December delivery rose by Rs 3,052, or 1.31 per cent, to Rs 2,35,170 per kilogram in a business turnover of 1,874 lots.

Fresh positions by market participants led to a rise in silver prices, analysts said. In the overseas market, silver futures move up 1.34 per cent to USD 64.52 per ounce.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics, among other defence stocks will be in focus after HSBC initiated its coverage, as it sees a multi-year growth story and compelling investment case in the sector for long term.

Defence Stocks To Buy

HAL | Buy | Target price: Rs 6,350
BEL | Buy | Target price: Rs 525
Bharat Dynamics | Hold | Target price: Rs 1,370
Astra Microwave Products | Hold | Target price: Rs 1,800
Data Patterns (India) | Hold | Target price: Rs 4,860
Solar Industries India | Hold | Target price: Rs 23,420
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders | Reduce | Target price: Rs 1,860

Stock Market News Today Live Updates:Shares of speciality chemicals manufacturer Prasol Chemicals Ltd on Wednesday listed with a discount of nearly 10 per cent against the issue price of Rs 676. The stock made its market debut at Rs 611, down 9.61 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. At the NSE, it listed at Rs 610, a discount of 9.76 per cent from the issue price.

The company's market valuation stood at Rs 3,746.31 crore. Prasol Chemicals' Rs 500-crore initial public offering was subscribed 3.30 times on the final day of bidding on Thursday last week. The company's IPO had a price band of Rs 643-676 per share, comprising a fresh issue of Rs 80 crore and an OFS of up to Rs 420 crore.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: FMCG stocks traded higher on Wednesday, with buying interest seen across major consumer names. The Nifty FMCG index emerged as the top sectoral gainer, rising as much as 1.5% during early trade, followed by Media and PSU Banks.

Nestle India, ITC, Tata Consumer Products, Patanjali Foods, Marico and Colgate-Palmolive India were among the top gainers on the Nifty FMCG index, advancing as much as 3%. Other stocks, including Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Godrej Consumer Products, Dabur India, Britannia Industries and United Spirits, also traded higher, contributing to the gains.

For FMCG companies, the upcoming Navratri-to-Diwali period is particularly important as consumption of packaged foods, beverages, personal care products and other household goods receives a seasonal boost. Expectations of stronger consumption, alongside recent changes aimed at improving affordability, are providing an additional boost.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Shares of Groww-parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures were part of a steep selloff on Wednesday and declined 4.65% on the NSE post a sizeable block trade in the counter. The shares may have been sold at a floor price of Rs 191.45 apiece

Close to 10.07 crore shares, representing roughly 1.6% of the company's outstanding equity, were reportedly traded through the block deal. The deal came amid reports that Peak XV Partners Investments VI-1 and Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III - US/India Annex Fund, L.P. were seeking to offload part of their stake in the counter. 

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: PC Jeweller shares came under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday, with the scrip falling as much as 8.52% to hit an intraday low of Rs 11.81 on the BSE. PC Jeweller share price was trading 6.74% lower at Rs 12.04 apiece.

In comparison, the BSE Sensex was trading 0.34% higher at 74,255 levels. The sharp decline in PC Jeweller comes amid profit booking across the small-cap space, with investors seen paring positions in stocks that have witnessed a strong run-up.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Glass Wall Systems share make a strong debut on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday, Sept. 16 as the stock listed at 6.6% premium over the issue price. The stock listed at Rs 194 on the NSE, representing a 6.59% premium over the IPO price of Rs 182 per share. On the BSE, the scrip is listed at Rs 190.10, up 4.45% from the IPO issue price.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong and opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged. Economists expect that on Wednesday, Warsh and his fellow policymakers will side with the markets.

Warsh, economists say, has largely boxed himself into a rate hike after delivering a high-profile speech last month warning that inflation remains too far above the Fed's 2% target and might require higher borrowing costs to bring it down. US government data last week showing inflation is still stubbornly high largely sealed investors' expectations.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Among the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, HCL Tech, ITC and State Bank of India were among the major winners. InterGlobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services and Eternal were among the laggards. Elevated oil prices, caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and foreign fund outflows capped the rally in the markets.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nestle India Ltd. share price rose as high as 2.5% on Wednesday after receiving a positive growth outlook and review from Nuvama. The shares jumped to a high of Rs 1,397, exceeding Nuvama's price target of Rs 1,383 for the FMCG major by 1%. The stock pared some gains to trade 2% higher at Rs 1,389.40 apiece as of 9:35 a.m. on the NSE, compared to a 0.3% advance in the Nifty index.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty IT, Pharma in red. Nifty FMCG defies slump.

Nifty sectoral trends
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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Sensex jumped 400 points while the benchmark Nifty 50 stayed above the 23,200 mark despite weak global cues at the opening bell on Wednesday. The positive trend comes ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision amid broad expectations of a rate hike.

After GIFT Nifty signaled a muted start, stock markets rebounded in early trade as the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 244.02 points to 74,293.25; Nifty was up 77.20 points to 23,201.85. The Indian rupee turned flat at 95.88 against US dollar in early trade.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: The US dollar edged up against most major currencies on Tuesday as surging oil prices lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates this week. US 10-year Treasury yields hit peaks not seen since 2007 on Tuesday as investors girded for what many suspect will be the first in a series of rate increases from the Federal Reserve as it battles stubborn inflation.

The dollar's six-currency index rose 0.15% to 99.631, standing near its highest in about two weeks, also gaining support from weakened risk appetite as stock markets fell. Benchmark US 10-year Treasury yields surged to a top of 5.041% and were last at just under 5.004%.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is set for its first broad-based merchant discount rate (MDR) framework from Oct. 15, 2026, but the change is narrower than the headline may suggest. The rules apply to select person-to-merchant (P2M) payments above Rs 2,000, while person-to-person (P2P) transfers will remain free.

Consumers will also not be charged an MDR when making eligible UPI payments. For most everyday UPI users, therefore, little changes. The government has said the vast majority of merchant transactions will remain outside the new charge structure, while NPCI's framework sets different rates for large payments and certain sectors.

Here are five questions that explain the new UPI MDR framework: UPI MDR From October 15: Who Pays, What Changes, Which Payments Stay Free? Five Things To Know
 

What is the proposed UPI MDR, and its pros and cons? @sharad9dubey with the full breakdown. pic.twitter.com/BdHQpKVrZc

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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: "The weak market construct continues with elevated US bond yields and high crude prices contributing significantly to the weakness.

''So long as these two crucial macros remain high it would be unrealistic to expect a strong rebound in the market. FIIs have been sellers in the market during the last five days and with the US 10-year yield at 5% they are likely to sell at every small rally in the market,'' said Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Gold prices were subdued on Wednesday as market participants hunkered down ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, where a rate hike is widely expected. Spot gold was down 0.1% at $4,288.48 per ounce, after scaling a more than one-month low on Monday. US gold futures for December delivery were also down 0.1% at $4,328.10. Among other metals, spot silver steadied at $63.67 per ounce, platinum edged 0.3% lower to $1,770.47, while palladium rose nearly 1% to $1,301.61.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: What are the top F&O cues after expiry day movements? NDTV Profit explains 

Here's @PuneetJaveri with F&O snapshot for September 16. pic.twitter.com/l8tkdFhCOi

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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to see a cautious opening on Wednesday, following a mixed trend in global markets even as surging crude oil prices and a sharp rise in the 10-year US Treasury yield, which reached its highest level in nearly two decades, weighed on sentiment.

The trends on Gift Nifty signal a muted start for the Indian benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, today. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,221 level, a discount of nearly three points from the Nifty futures' previous close. Market participants will watch out for the pivotal US Federal Reserve policy announcement due later today. The FOMC is expected to hike interest rates by 25 basis points — its first interest rate hike in over three years.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Here are five key factors that may drive the Indian stock market today:

-Asian stock market
-Wall Street
-US Treasury Yields
-US-Iran War
-Crude Oil Prices

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Brent crude held above $108 per barrel on Wednesday, trading near a four-month high as disruptions to Middle Eastern oil infrastructure added to concerns over global supply. WTI crude traded above $105 as markets assessed the widening impact of attacks on energy assets and the risk of prolonged supply interruptions.

Saudi Arabia has reportedly cancelled some September oil shipments to European customers after drone attacks forced the shutdown of its East-West pipeline. There is still no clear timeline for the pipeline's restart. Brent had risen over 2% on Tuesday after the outage. Fresh attacks by Houthis on Saudi Arabia were adding to concerns over the duration of the disruption.

ALSO READ: Brent Crude Holds Above $108: Saudi Pipeline Shutdown, Houthis' Attacks Keep Oil Near Four-Month High

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday, with major regional indices in positive territory as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. Gains came despite elevated crude oil prices and a sharp rise in US Treasury yields, which have kept global investors cautious.

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.15%, while Australia's ASX 200 advanced 0.21%. South Korea's Kospi gained 0.40%, and New Zealand's NZX rose 0.78%. The gains across Asian markets came after Wall Street ended lower in the previous session, as investors assessed the potential impact of the Fed's upcoming rate decision on the global economy.

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