The Indian stock market continued its relentless rally for the sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, with the benchmark indices closing firmly in positive territory. The day's gains were powered by renewed optimism over India-US trade talks and persistent hopes of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. In a significant milestone, the Nifty 50 briefly crossed the psychological 25,000 mark during intraday trading before settling just shy of it.
This market wrap breaks down the key drivers behind today's rally, the sectors that stole the show, and what investors should watch for next.
Table of Contents
- How Did the Stock Market Perform Today?
- What Were the Main Drivers Behind the 6-Day Rally?
- Which Sectors and Stocks Were in Focus?
- What Other News Influenced the Market?
- A Look at the Global Market Sentiment
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How Did the Stock Market Perform Today?
Investor confidence was high, leading to a strong close for the benchmark indices.
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The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 323.83 points (0.40%) to close at 81,425.15.
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The NSE Nifty 50 gained 104.50 points (0.42%) to end the day at 24,973.10.
The Nifty 50 reaching an intraday high of 25,035.70 was a key highlight, signalling strong bullish momentum.
What Were the Main Drivers Behind the 6-Day Rally?
Two primary factors fuelled the market's continued upward march:
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Renewed India-US Trade Talks: The announcement of renewed trade negotiations between India and the United States was the main domestic trigger for the day's optimism, boosting investor confidence in the economic outlook.
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Hopes of a Fed Rate Cut: Positive global cues, driven by persistent expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates soon, continued to support market sentiment. This was further aided by an upgraded FY26 GDP forecast for India to 6.9% by a global rating agency.
Which Sectors and Stocks Were in Focus?
The day was marked by a clear rotation in leadership, with the IT sector taking the baton from the auto sector.
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Top Gaining Sector: The Nifty IT index was the standout performer, surging by an impressive 2.6%.
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Top Losing Sector: The Nifty Auto index, which had been on a spectacular run, was the primary laggard, slipping by 1% as investors booked profits.
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Other Key Sectors: The Nifty PSU Bank index also saw strong gains of 2.2%, followed by the Nifty Realty index, which rose by 1%.
Top Gaining and Losing Stocks on Nifty 50:
| Top Gainers |
Top Losers |
| Bharat Electronics (BEL) |
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) |
| Wipro |
Hero MotoCorp |
| HCL Technologies |
Bajaj Auto |
| Bajaj Finance |
Maruti Suzuki |
| TCS |
Tata Motors |
What Other News Influenced the Market?
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Profit-Booking in Auto Stocks: After a massive rally fuelled by GST rate cuts, major auto stocks like Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors saw profit-taking, making them top losers for the day.
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BEL Rallies on Dividend News: Shares of defence PSU Bharat Electronics (BEL) surged 4.58% to become the top Nifty 50 gainer after the company announced its dividend payment date, which was seen as a positive by investors.
A Look at the Global Market Sentiment
Global markets were broadly positive, providing a solid foundation for the Indian market's rally. Major indices in Asia and Europe closed higher. U.S. stock futures also pointed towards a positive opening, with investors there remaining optimistic about a potential Fed rate cut. All eyes are now on the upcoming U.S. inflation data, which will be crucial for the Fed's next policy decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the main reason for the stock market's rally today?
A1: The market's sixth straight day of gains was primarily driven by positive sentiment around renewed trade talks between India and the United States, combined with persistent hopes for an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Q2: Did the Nifty cross the 25,000 mark today?
A2: Yes, the Nifty 50 briefly surpassed the psychological 25,000 milestone, reaching an intraday high of 25,035.70. However, it settled just below this level at 24,973.10.
Q3: Why did auto stocks fall today after rallying so much?
A3: The auto sector witnessed significant profit-booking. After a spectacular rally in the preceding sessions driven by GST rate cuts, investors chose to take some profits off the table, leading to a 1% decline in the Nifty Auto index.
Q4: Which sector was the best performer today?
A4: The Nifty IT index was the standout performer, surging by 2.6%. It was followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index, which also saw strong gains of 2.2%.
Q5: What are global markets watching for now?
A5: The main focus for global investors is the upcoming U.S. inflation data (CPI report). This data will be a critical factor in the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates, which could have a major impact on global markets.