Closing Bell 24 Sept 2025 : Nifty Ends at 25,056, Bank Nifty Below 55,200 | Stock Market Highlights
By CapitalKeeper | Closing Bell | Indian Equity | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stock market closed lower on 24 Sept 2025 with Nifty at 25,056, Sensex at 81,715, and Bank Nifty at 55,121. Global cues, expiry pressure, and FII selling weighed on markets.
Closing Bell: Indian Stock Market Ends Weak on 24th September 2025 as Nifty, Bank Nifty Slip Ahead of Expiry
Indian stock market closed lower on 24th September 2025 with Nifty at 25,056.90, Bank Nifty at 55,121.50, and Sensex at 81,715.65. Global cues, FII flows, sectoral weakness, and expiry-related volatility weighed on markets.
📌 Market Snapshot (24th September 2025)
- Nifty 50: Open 25,108.75 → Close 25,056.90 (-51.85 pts)
- Bank Nifty: Open 55,387.10 → Close 55,121.50 (-265.60 pts)
- Sensex: Open 81,917.65 → Close 81,715.65 (-202 pts)
- Fin Nifty: Open 26,471.20 → Close 26,388.45 (-82.75 pts)
The Indian equity markets ended the mid-week session on a weak note as expiry-related pressure, weak global signals, and cautious institutional flows weighed on sentiment. Despite intraday attempts at recovery, the indices struggled to sustain momentum and closed near the day’s lows.
🌍 Global Market Cues
- US Markets: Wall Street futures indicated a soft opening as investors awaited Federal Reserve’s inflation commentary. Nasdaq futures remained under pressure due to selling in large-cap tech.
- Asian Markets: Nikkei slipped by 0.45% while Hang Seng remained volatile amid concerns over Chinese property sector defaults.
- European Markets: Early trade in DAX and FTSE showed weakness as bond yields in the Eurozone edged higher.
- Dollar Index & US Yields: The US Dollar Index traded steady around 104.5 while US 10-year yields hovered near 4.3%, capping risk appetite.
- Crude Oil: Brent crude rose to $87 per barrel, keeping inflationary concerns alive.
- Gold & Silver: Safe-haven demand kept gold flat at $2,420/oz while silver traded at $29/oz.
Global cues remained mixed-to-negative, contributing to cautious trade on Dalal Street.
🏦 FII & DII Activity
- FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors): Net sellers worth ₹1,150 crore, cutting exposure in banking and IT stocks.
- DIIs (Domestic Institutional Investors): Net buyers of ₹890 crore, providing some support in midcaps and defensives.
The tug-of-war between FIIs and DIIs kept the indices rangebound but eventually, expiry-driven unwinding pulled markets lower.
📊 Sectoral Performance
- Weak Sectors:
- Banking & Financials: Bank Nifty slipped nearly 0.5% as profit booking hit PSU banks and select private lenders.
- IT Stocks: Declined as Nasdaq futures weakened, dragging Infosys, TCS, and Tech Mahindra.
- Realty & Metals: Under pressure due to rising bond yields and weak Chinese demand cues.
- Resilient Sectors:
- FMCG & Pharma: Acted as safe-haven bets, with stocks like HUL, Britannia, Dr. Reddy’s, and Cipla holding firm.
- Energy & Power: Select power stocks saw buying interest on strong demand outlook.
🔍 Index-Wise Analysis
Nifty 50
Nifty opened at 25,108.75 and closed at 25,056.90, down 0.20%. The index witnessed selling pressure around 25,150 levels and slipped below intraday supports of 25,080. Expiry-related volatility was visible in the derivatives segment.
- Support Zones: 25,000 / 24,950
- Resistance Zones: 25,150 / 25,230
A break below 25,000 could trigger further downside towards 24,880 in the near term.
Bank Nifty
Bank Nifty underperformed, closing at 55,121.50 after opening at 55,387.10. Heavyweights like HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI witnessed selling pressure. PSU banks gave up early gains as FII selling intensified.
- Support Zones: 55,000 / 54,800
- Resistance Zones: 55,400 / 55,750
The index looks weak unless it sustains above 55,400.
Sensex
Sensex slipped 202 points to close at 81,715.65 after opening at 81,917.65. Reliance, ICICI Bank, and Infosys contributed to the drag, while HUL and Sun Pharma provided support.
- Support Levels: 81,500 / 81,200
- Resistance Levels: 82,000 / 82,300
The Sensex reflects a cautious market with more downside possible if global cues worsen.
Fin Nifty
Fin Nifty ended at 26,388.45, down 0.31%. Bajaj Finance and HDFC Life dragged the index while Kotak Bank held some ground.
- Support Zones: 26,300 / 26,150
- Resistance Zones: 26,500 / 26,650
Expiry unwinding was visible in financial derivatives.
📰 Key Market Highlights
- Rupee Movement: INR traded flat at 83.12 against the USD, supported by RBI intervention.
- IPO Watch: Two SME IPOs received strong subscription; mainboard IPO activity remained subdued.
- Monsoon Update: Higher rainfall in September improved agri-outlook, benefiting FMCG and rural plays.
- Bond Market: Indian 10-year bond yields firmed up to 7.23% on higher crude prices.
- Stock Buzz:
- Reliance slipped 1% after muted performance in its retail arm.
- Infosys fell 0.8% tracking Nasdaq weakness.
- HUL gained 1.2% as FMCG demand remained strong.
📅 Outlook for 25th September 2025
- Nifty remains in a rangebound zone between 24,950 – 25,230.
- Bank Nifty could face resistance near 55,400 – 55,750.
- Global cues, especially the Fed commentary and US yields, will dictate sentiment.
- Volatility is expected to remain high due to monthly expiry.
✅ Conclusion
The Indian stock market ended lower on 24th September 2025, dragged by weak global signals, FII selling, and expiry-related volatility. While defensive sectors provided support, banking, IT, and realty stocks kept indices under pressure. Going forward, traders should keep a close watch on 25,000 mark for Nifty and 55,000 mark for Bank Nifty, which will act as critical levels.
With expiry just a day away, expect sharp intraday swings and heightened volatility. Investors are advised to remain selective, focusing on defensive bets while traders should maintain a disciplined stop-loss approach. to volatility around expiry week.
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