Indian Share Market Today: Nifty, BankNifty & Sensex End Sideways [18 Sep 2025]
Indian Share Market Today: Gap-Up Opening and Hammer Candlesticks | September 18, 2025
Published on September 18, 2025| By Aadarshkumar Jadhav
Today's market was defined by a gap-up opening and the formation of a 'Hammer' candle, indicating strong buying at lower levels and a potential bullish continuation.
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Market Overview - September 18, 2025
The Indian stock market showed a day of consolidation after the recent rally. The major indices, Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex, all opened with a significant gap-up but spent most of the day in a sideways trend. A key feature of today's trading was the mid-day dip, which was met with strong buying support, causing all three indices to form a 'Hammer' candlestick on their daily charts. This pattern is a strong sign that bulls are ready to defend lower levels. The positive sentiment was reinforced by both DIIs and FIIs turning into net buyers, signaling a healthy, broad-based market. The India VIX also fell significantly, dropping below the psychological mark of 10, indicating a decrease in market fear and volatility.
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Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 25441.05
Close: 25423.6
High: 25448.95
Low: 25329.75
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 272.19
Nifty 50 Summary:
- Opening: The index opened with a strong gap up of 0.45%.
- Morning Session: It traded within a range, consolidating the opening gains until 12:30 PM.
- Mid-Session Sell-off: Sustained selling pressure emerged in the mid-to-late session, driving the index down approximately 0.30% from its open to establish the day's low.
- Late Recovery: A strong recovery ensued in the final hour, with the index rallying roughly +0.40% from the day's low.
- Close & Pattern: The index closed near the day's opening price. This price action—a significant decline followed by a recovery to near the open—formed a Hammer candlestick on the daily chart. This pattern often signals a potential bullish reversal after a downtrend or, in this case, indicates strong buying interest at lower levels.
- Net Change: The Nifty 50 ended the day with a gain of +0.37%.
Key Highlight: Nifty opened with a 0.45% gap-up and traded in a range for the first half of the day. A mid-session sell-off saw it fall by 0.30%, but it was quickly bought back, rallying 0.40% from its low to close near its open price. This price action resulted in the formation of a 'Hammer' candle, indicating strong support at lower levels.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 55797.10
Close: 55727.15
High: 55835.25
Low: 55490.90
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 134.32
BankNifty Summary:
- Opening: The index opened with a sharp gap up of 0.60%.
- Early Volatility & Rally: After initial volatility in the first 10 minutes, it rallied from the early lows, gaining approximately +0.36%.
- Range-Bound Trade & Sharp Decline: The index then traded in a range until the mid-session. After 12:30 PM, it faced intense selling, falling nearly 0.50% from its intraday levels.
- Consolidation and Final Rally: It consolidated near these lows before a powerful rebound in the final hour saw it rise +0.46%.
- Close & Pattern: The Bank Nifty closed near its opening price, also forming a pronounced Hammer candlestick. This indicates a fierce battle between buyers and sellers, with buyers ultimately defending the lower levels aggressively.
- Net Change: The Bank Nifty ended the day with a gain of +0.42%.
Key Highlight: BankNifty opened with a 0.60% gap-up and experienced a similar trend to Nifty. After a brief rally and then consolidation, it saw a 0.50% fall in the middle session. However, it recovered strongly in the last hour, gaining 0.46% from its low to close near its opening price. The resulting 'Hammer' candle suggests bulls are firmly in control at support zones.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 83108.92
Close: 83103.96
High: 83141.21
Low: 82704.92
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 14.61
Sensex Summary:
- Opening: The index opened with a 0.50% gap up.
- Morning Consolidation: It traded in a range, consolidating its gains until 12:30 PM.
- Afternoon Decline: A sell-off in the mid-to-late session pushed the index down ~0.40% from its open.
- Late-Session Rally: Mirroring the other indices, the Sensex mounted a strong recovery in the final hour, rising approximately +0.45% from the day's low.
- Close & Pattern: The index closed near the day's open, forming a clear Hammer candlestick on the daily chart.
- Net Change: The Sensex ended the day with a gain of +0.39%.
Key Highlight: Sensex mirrored the trends of Nifty and BankNifty, with a 0.50% gap-up opening. It consolidated and then fell by 0.40% in the middle session. A powerful last-hour rally of 0.45% from its low helped it close almost flat from its open. The formation of a 'Hammer' candle underscores the strong buying interest at crucial support levels.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 10.2475 | 9.8850 | -3.54% |
| USDINR | 87.6980 | N/A | +0.50% |
The India VIX fell sharply to below 10, signaling a significant drop in market fear. This is a very positive sign for a continued rally. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee saw a slight depreciation against the US Dollar.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| ETERNAL | 337.85 | +2.92 |
| HDFCLIFE | 785.10 | +2.22 |
| SUNPHARMA | 1,648.50 | +1.75 |
| AUBANK | 720.00 | +1.59 |
| CIPLA | 1,580.00 | +1.31 |
| INFY | 1,541.10 | +1.23 |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| COALINDIA | 393.00 | -1.69 |
| BAJFINANCE | 994.10 | -1.33 |
| TRENT | 5,149.00 | -0.93 |
| TATAMOTORS | 712.50 | -0.92 |
| CANBK | 115.44 | -0.70 |
FII & DII Trading Activity
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE, BSE and MSEI (All Exchanges)
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Sep-2025 | DII | 14,451.22 | 11,124.66 | 3,326.56 |
| FII | 11,838.11 | 11,471.42 | 366.69 | |
| Total Net Value | 3,693.25 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-Sep-2025 | DII | 13,698.10 | 10,353.92 | 3,344.18 |
| FII | 11,554.65 | 11,142.95 | 411.70 | |
| Total Net Value | 3,755.88 | |||
Kindly visit NSE official website to know more about FII/DII data.
Block Deals
| Symbol Name | LTP | Traded Volume |
|---|---|---|
| AIIL | 3,275.60 | 4,63,091 |
| AXISBANK | 1,126.00 | 4,17,821 |
| SAILIFE | 898.50 | 6,02,186 |
| ITC | 409.30 | 6,45,111 |
| WIPRO | 254.15 | 14,00,000 |
| ENRIN | 3,490.00 | 64,726 |
| FORTIS | 963.50 | 3,36,879 |
| PETRONET | 279.00 | 9,01,656 |
| SUNDARMFIN | 4,593.00 | 36,669 |
For more details on block deals, kindly visit NSE Official website.
To know more about any specific symbol, kindly visit screener.in.
Note:The data shown is accurate as of the date of this post. Since external sources update daily, the same data may not be available on the provided links on other days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the significance of a 'Hammer' candlestick on a daily chart?
A 'Hammer' candlestick is a bullish reversal pattern that forms after a downtrend. It is characterized by a small body and a long lower shadow, with little or no upper shadow. The long lower shadow indicates that sellers drove prices down during the day, but strong buying interest emerged and pushed the price back up, closing near the high. This signals that bulls are gaining control and that a potential reversal or support level has been found. The hammer candles on Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex today suggest that despite the mid-day dip, the underlying sentiment remains strong, and lower levels are being bought into.
Why did the India VIX fall so sharply today?
The India VIX, or volatility index, fell by 3.54% to close at 9.8850. A falling VIX indicates a decrease in market volatility and fear. Today's drop, bringing the VIX below the key 10 mark, suggests that traders have high confidence in the market's current direction. This 'risk-on' sentiment is a positive sign for a continued rally. A low VIX is often associated with a stable, trending market.
What does the renewed FII buying indicate for the market?
After turning net sellers yesterday, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers again today, albeit for a smaller amount. This is a positive sign, as it shows that foreign capital is still flowing into the Indian market. Combined with the sustained and powerful buying from Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), the dual institutional support of over ₹3,600 crores (across all exchanges) provides a strong vote of confidence and a solid foundation for the market's upward momentum.
Which sectors or stocks were in focus today?
Today's top gainers were led by the pharmaceutical and financial sectors. Stocks like HDFCLife, SUNPHARMA, AUBANK, and CIPLA showed strong performance. This indicates that the rally is not concentrated in just one or two sectors, but rather a more broad-based phenomenon. On the other hand, some heavyweights like Coal India and Bajaj Finance were among the top losers, suggesting some profit booking in those specific stocks.
Disclaimer: This blog post provides general market information based on publicly available data and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in the stock market involves risks, and readers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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