Mid Day Market Update 04 Sept 2025: Nifty, Bank Nifty Turn Weak Amid Global Volatility
By CapitalKeeper | Mid Day | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stock market trades lower on 4th Sept 2025 as Nifty slips below 24,820 and Bank Nifty struggles near 54,200. Sector-wise updates, global cues, and intraday technical outlook.
Mid Day Market Update: 04 September 2025 – Volatility Persists as Nifty, Bank Nifty Trade Lower
The Indian stock market on Thursday, 4th September 2025, is showing a mixed yet cautious tone as benchmark indices slipped from early highs amid global uncertainty and sectoral rotation. Traders and investors are watching technical levels closely as intraday volatility continues to dominate.
Market Snapshot (As of Mid Day)
- Nifty 50 – Open: 24,980.75 | High: 24,980.75 | Current: 24,817.50
- Bank Nifty – Open: 54,378.60 | High: 54,450.55 | Current: 54,248.60
- Sensex – Open: 81,456.67 | High: 81,456.67 | Current: 80,966.76
- Fin Nifty – Open: 25,973.30 | High: 26,024.90 | Current: 25,942.10
The indices are trading lower after a strong start, with profit booking seen at higher levels. Nifty slipped below 24,820, testing immediate support zones, while Bank Nifty is struggling to hold above 54,200.
Sector-Wise Performance
1. Banking & Financials
Banking is facing selling pressure despite opening strength. Private banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank are trading mildly in the red. PSU banks are under pressure with SBI and PNB showing weakness.
Fin Nifty is consolidating, with NBFCs such as Bajaj Finance and HDFC Ltd. seeing intraday volatility.
🔑 Technical view: Bank Nifty support is placed at 54,100; below this level, further weakness may drag it towards 53,800.
2. IT Sector
The Nifty IT index is holding firm amid weakness in the broader market. Infosys, TCS, and Tech Mahindra are witnessing buying support, tracking a positive outlook from the US Nasdaq futures, which are trading slightly higher.
Investors are positioning for dollar-linked earnings resilience, which is keeping IT in a positive trajectory.
3. Auto Sector
The Nifty Auto index is trading flat after a strong run-up in the past sessions. Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors are consolidating, while Mahindra & Mahindra is showing marginal gains. EV-linked momentum is keeping traders interested, though volumes are light.
4. FMCG & Consumption
The FMCG pack is witnessing mixed action. Hindustan Unilever and ITC are in the red, while Nestlé India is trading higher. The sector is under watch as inflation-linked input costs remain a concern, though demand outlook is steady.
5. Energy & Metal Stocks
The Nifty Energy and Metal indices are seeing mild weakness as global commodity cues remain mixed. Reliance Industries is slightly down, while ONGC is holding steady. Metal counters like Tata Steel and JSW Steel are trading under pressure due to weakness in global steel prices.
6. Pharma & Healthcare
The Nifty Pharma index is relatively resilient with buying seen in Sun Pharma and Cipla. Defensive plays are attracting investors as global cues remain uncertain.
Global Market Cues
- US Markets: Wall Street ended mixed in the previous session as Treasury yields edged higher. Futures indicate a muted start for US equities.
- Asian Markets: Most Asian indices are trading lower, led by weakness in Nikkei and Hang Seng.
- Crude Oil: Prices remain above $75/barrel, which could pressure Indian energy and consumption-linked sectors.
- Currency: The Indian Rupee is trading around ₹83.25 per USD, showing mild weakness against the dollar.
Technical Analysis
- Nifty 50:
- Resistance: 24,950 – 25,000
- Support: 24,780 – 24,730
- Intraday sentiment is weak below 24,820, with panic selling expected if 24,730 breaks.
- Bank Nifty:
- Resistance: 54,500 – 54,700
- Support: 54,100 – 53,800
- The index is vulnerable below 54,200, with sellers dominating intraday trades.
- Sensex: Trading close to support at 80,950; holding above this level is crucial for any bounce back.
- Fin Nifty: Consolidating around 25,940; strong resistance at 26,050, support at 25,850.
Mid Day Outlook
The mid-session action indicates that markets are under pressure with Nifty and Bank Nifty showing weakness despite a positive start. Traders are advised to remain cautious and avoid aggressive long positions unless indices reclaim intraday highs.
- Cautious traders can keep a stop-loss below 24,730 on Nifty and 54,100 on Bank Nifty.
- Short-term trend remains sideways to weak.
- Stock-specific opportunities in IT and Pharma may continue to outperform.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market on 4th September 2025 is trading with weakness at mid day, reflecting global caution, profit booking, and sectoral pressure in banks and metals. While IT and pharma are providing some resilience, the overall sentiment remains fragile.
The next half of the session will be crucial as Nifty needs to defend 24,730 levels and Bank Nifty must hold above 54,100 to prevent further downside pressure.
Investors should stay stock-specific, with IT and Pharma as safe havens, while avoiding aggressive buying in banks and metals until clarity emerges.g index moves. Investors should continue to track global developments, especially U.S. economic data and China’s growth signals, which could dictate the next big directional move.54,200 will be crucial for broader strength.
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