Pre Market Report 18th September 2025: Nifty Eyes Upside as Fed Cuts Rates, IRCTC, MCX & Tech Mahindra in Focus
By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Pre Market 18 Sept 2025: Indian stock market outlook with Nifty at 25,330, Bank Nifty at 55,493. Key global cues after US Fed rate cut. Stocks on radar: IRCTC, MCX, Tech Mahindra, IOB, KRBL. Detailed sector-wise analysis with technical levels.
📈 Pre Market Report 18th September 2025: Nifty Eyes Upside as Fed Cuts Rates, IRCTC, MCX & Tech Mahindra in Focus
🌏 Global Market Overview & Fed Impact
The global financial landscape witnessed a decisive shift overnight as the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%, the first such move since Donald Trump’s return to the White House. This policy action signals a shift towards supportive monetary policy, aimed at stabilizing growth amid global trade uncertainties and moderating inflation.
- US Markets: Wall Street ended higher after the Fed announcement. The Dow Jones gained 0.82%, Nasdaq surged 1.10%, and S&P 500 closed up 0.95%. Rate-sensitive sectors like real estate, IT, and banking led the rally.
- Asian Markets: Asian equities are trading mixed this morning. Nikkei 225 is up 0.5%, Hang Seng flat, while Shanghai Composite is marginally lower.
- Gift Nifty: Trading around 25,390 levels, indicating a positive opening for Indian markets with ~60 point upside from Nifty’s previous close.
The Fed rate cut is a positive global liquidity trigger, which is expected to benefit Indian equities in the near term.
🇮🇳 Indian Market Recap (17 Sept 2025)
On Tuesday, Indian markets closed with strength across benchmarks:
- Nifty 50: 25,330.25 (+90 points)
- Bank Nifty: 55,493.30 (+345 points)
- Sensex: 82,693.71 (+313 points)
- Fin Nifty: 26,563.55 (+68 points)
The market witnessed broad-based buying with banking, IT, and metals leading, while FMCG remained muted. Importantly, short covering in Nifty 24,800–25,000 Call options was visible, signaling renewed strength in the index.
🔎 Technical Outlook – Nifty, Bank Nifty & Fin Nifty
Nifty 50 (25,330.25)
- Trend: Bullish
- Key Support: 25,150 / 24,980
- Resistance Zones: 25,500 / 25,700
- Technical View:
Nifty has given a sustained close above 25,300, indicating bullish momentum. A decisive move above 25,500 can open gates to 25,700–25,800, while downside support remains intact at 25,150.
Bank Nifty (55,493.30)
- Trend: Strong bullish bias
- Support: 55,000 / 54,600
- Resistance: 55,800 / 56,250
- Analysis:
Banking index remains resilient with PSU banks showing relative strength. A break above 55,800 will push the index towards 56,200–56,500.
Sensex (82,693.71)
- Support: 82,000
- Resistance: 83,250
- View:
Heavyweights Reliance, HDFC Bank, and TCS continue to support the Sensex trajectory. Sustaining above 83,000 could attract further buying.
Fin Nifty (26,563.55)
- Support: 26,300
- Resistance: 26,750
- View:
Consolidation likely between 26,300–26,700 before a directional breakout.
📊 Sector-Wise Pre-Market Analysis
1. Banking & Financials
- PSU banks like IOB are showing strong momentum.
- Private banks stable; Kotak & ICICI remain in accumulation phase.
2. IT Sector
- Positive overnight cues from Nasdaq.
- Tech Mahindra gearing up for breakout above 1,550–1,560, which may lead to 1,650–1,800 levels.
3. Metals & Commodities
- MCX Ltd. is showing sustained buying, with a strong technical setup pointing towards 9,000+.
- Steel & base metals may stay strong on global commodity cues.
4. FMCG
- Largely sideways; HUL, Nestle showing range-bound moves.
- KRBL looks attractive for positional long.
5. Railways & Infra
- IRCTC is consolidating near resistance; a breakout above 740 could fuel a strong uptrend.
- Broader infra plays like DLF and L&T remain bullish.
📌 Stocks to Keep on Radar
1. IRCTC (CMP 733)
- Setup: Approaching breakout zone with increasing volumes.
- View: Sustaining above 740 can trigger fresh rally towards 780–820.
2. MCX Ltd (Close 7,918)
- Setup: Momentum intact; derivative market optimism driving rally.
- View: On track for 9,000+ in the short-to-medium term.
3. Tech Mahindra (CMP 1,547.20)
- Setup: Resistance seen around 1,550; once sustained, sharp upside possible.
- Targets: 1,650 → 1,800.
- Support: 1,480.
4. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB, CMP 40.50)
- Setup: Strong price-volume action in PSU banks.
- Trade Plan: Buy with SL 28, Target 60+.
- Risk-Reward: Attractive for medium-term investors.
5. KRBL (CMP 407)
- Setup: Rebounding from support, strong long-term structure.
- View: Looks good for positional buying; could head towards 440–460 in coming sessions.
💡 Options Data Check
- Nifty Options:
- Heavy Call OI unwinding at 25,000CE & buildup seen at 25,500CE.
- Put writers active at 25,200PE, indicating strong support.
- Bank Nifty Options:
- 55,000PE witnessing aggressive writing → confirms strong base.
- 56,000CE sees open interest buildup → resistance zone.
🏦 Investment Picks
- IRCTC: Long-term bullish on railway digitalization theme.
- MCX Ltd: Structural leader in commodity exchanges; strong growth visibility.
- IOB: PSU bank revival play with improving fundamentals.
- KRBL: Niche FMCG player, strong demand recovery.
⚡ Pre-Market Summary
- Global Cue: Fed’s 0.25% rate cut brings global liquidity boost.
- Domestic Indices: Positive bias with upside potential in Nifty towards 25,500–25,700.
- Sectors to Watch: IT, Railways, Banks, Commodities.
- Stocks in Focus: IRCTC, MCX, Tech Mahindra, IOB, KRBL.
✅ Conclusion:
The Fed rate cut has provided the much-needed global trigger for Indian equities. With Nifty holding above 25,300, the path towards 25,500–25,700 is open. Bank Nifty remains the backbone, while IT and commodity-related stocks are expected to lead. Traders should keep IRCTC, MCX, Tech Mahindra, IOB, and KRBL on their radar for short-term opportunities.
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