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Markets trade flat with negative bias in early deals; WPI data eyed
Sep-15-2025

Indian equity benchmarks made a positive start on Monday but soon turned volatile and trading flat with negative bias in early deals amid profit-taking after a sharp rally last week. Investors are also waiting for WPI data to be out later in the day. There was some cautiousness as India’s retail inflation rose to 2.07 per cent from 1.61 per cent in the preceding month, mainly due to increase in prices of vegetables, meat and fish. However, traders took note of the RBI data stating that India's forex reserves jumped $4.03 billion to $698.27 billion during the week ended September 5, 2025 on the back of a sizeable increase in value of gold reserve.

On the global front, Asian markets were trading mostly in green with cautiousness. Traders remain cautious ahead of the anticipated interest rate cut after recent US data signaled softer labor conditions and muted inflation. The escalating geopolitical concerns in the Middle East are also weighing on market sentiment. Meanwhile, the Fed is widely expected to lower interest rates by at least a quarter point at its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The BSE Sensex is currently trading at 81892.50, down by 12.20 points or 0.01% after trading in a range of 81830.85 and 81998.51. There were 16 stocks advancing against 14 stocks declining on the index.

The broader indices were trading in green; the BSE Mid cap index rose 0.21%, while Small cap index was up by 0.42%.

The gaining sectoral indices on the BSE were Telecom up by 1.32%, Utilities up by 0.82%, Realty up by 0.77%, Power up by 0.65%, Industrials up by 0.58% while, IT down by 0.71%, Healthcare down by 0.63%, TECK down by 0.44%, Metal down by 0.07%, Consumer Durables down by 0.04% were the losing indices on BSE.

The top gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Finance up by 1.82%, Adani Ports & SEZ up by 0.92%, Eternal up by 0.81%, Larsen & Toubro up by 0.54% and NTPC up by 0.38%. On the flip side, Infosys down by 1.25%, Asian Paints down by 0.95%, Sun Pharma down by 0.91%, Tech Mahindra down by 0.62% and TCS down by 0.59% were the top losers.

Meanwhile, research and ratings agency -- Crisil in its latest report has said that the headline inflation during 2025-26 is projected to be 3.2 per cent, lower than its earlier estimate of 3.5 per cent. It said that the moderation implies a decline of 140 basis points in CPI inflation during this financial year, which is likely to give space for monetary easing. It said the RBI may cut rates by another 25 basis points this year.

According to Crisil, lower inflation and reduced interest rates should increase domestic demand in the economy as global headwinds mount. The report also said that the excessive rains during the kharif season is a risk as it could cause disruptions in key horticulture and foodgrain-growing regions like Punjab which is facing its worst floods in four decades.

Besides, CPI inflation inched up to 2.1 per cent in August 2025, from 1.6 per cent in July, moving above the RBI tolerance threshold of two per cent. The report said food inflation has started to move up from low levels but trails the headline inflation.

The CNX Nifty is currently trading at 25100.25, down by 13.75 points or 0.05% after trading in a range of 25081.30 and 25138.45. There were 20 stocks advancing against 30 stocks declining on the index.

The top gainers on Nifty were Bajaj Finance up by 2.04%, Coal India up by 0.94%, Adani Ports & SEZ up by 0.80%, Eternal up by 0.78% and Bajaj Finserv up by 0.58%. On the flip side, Dr. Reddy's Lab down by 1.72%, Infosys down by 1.20%, Asian Paints down by 1.08%, Sun Pharma down by 0.88% and Apollo Hospital down by 0.70% were the top losers.

Asian markets are trading mostly in green; Hang Seng surged 116.84 points or 0.44% to 26,505.00, Jakarta Composite gained 59.43 points or 0.76% to 7,913.49, KOSPI increased 19.28 points or 0.57% to 3,414.82 and Shanghai Composite added 8.69 points or 0.22% to 3,879.29. On the other hand, Taiwan Weighted lost 83.24 points or 0.33% to 25,391.40 and Straits Times was down by 0.05 points or 0% to 4,344.19.
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