Indian Share Market Today: Nifty, Bank Nifty & Sensex Update [23 Sep 2025]
Indian Share Market Today: BankNifty Rallies While Nifty and Sensex Remains Sideways | September 23, 2025
Published on September 23, 2025 | By Aadarshkumar Jadhav
The Indian markets displayed a mixed sentiment today, with BankNifty showing a strong rally while the broader indices consolidated.
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Market Overview - September 23, 2025
The Indian stock market witnessed a day of mixed signals. While BankNifty rallied and ended with a clear bullish trend, the broader indices, Nifty and Sensex, were caught in a sideways and indecisive trend. This divergence highlights a strong outperformance by the banking and financial sector. The day was marked by significant intra-day volatility in Nifty and Sensex, with sharp falls followed by equally strong recoveries, suggesting a continued tug-of-war between bulls and bears. On the institutional front, FIIs continued their selling streak for the second consecutive day, while DIIs once again stepped in as strong buyers, absorbing the foreign selling pressure. The India VIX remained elevated, reflecting the ongoing uncertainty in the market.
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Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 25209.00
Close: 25169.50
High: 25261.90
Low: 25084.65
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 299.2
Nifty 50 Summary:
- Opening: The index opened with a slight gap up of approximately 0.15%.
- Early Sell-off: It faced immediate and drastic selling pressure, falling significantly in the first 30 minutes.
- Failed Recovery & Continued Decline: A brief pullback attempt failed to gain momentum. The sell-off resumed, and the index continued a slow and steady decline, falling roughly 0.62% from its open by 11:30 AM.
- Strong Mid-Session Rally: A powerful recovery ensued from the lows, with the index surging +0.68%.
- Late Profit-Booking & Close: The rally could not be sustained into the close. Profit-taking in the final session pushed the index down again, leading to a close below the opening level.
- Net Change: The Nifty 50 ended the day with a minor loss of -0.13%.
Key Highlight: Nifty opened with a slight gap-up and immediately fell drastically by 0.62% from its open. A strong recovery of 0.68% followed, but it couldn't hold its gains and closed below its opening price. This day of sharp downward and upward movements resulted in a confused, sideways trend with a net change of only -0.13%, reflecting the absence of a clear directional bias.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 55248.70
Close: 55509.75
High: 55662.00
Low: 55159.00
Trend: Bullish
Volume (Cr): 171.2
BankNifty Summary:
- Opening: The index opened almost flat.
- Consolidation Phase: It traded in a defined range between 55,182 and 55,330 until noon, indicating a period of indecision.
- Sustained Rally & Close: A decisive upward move began around mid-session, with the index rallying approximately +0.58% and continuing this momentum until the closing bell.
- Close & Pattern: The index closed near the day's high, forming a bullish candle on the daily chart. The presence of an upper wick suggests some resistance emerged near the highs, preventing it from being a very strong bullish candle, but the overall structure is positive.
- Net Change: The Bank Nifty ended the day with a gain of +0.41%.
Key Highlight: BankNifty opened flat and consolidated in a narrow range until the mid-session. It then staged a powerful rally, rising by 0.58% and closing near its day's high. This strong bullish momentum in the banking sector led to a bullish candle on the daily chart, showing that buyers were in control. The overall change for the day was a positive 0.41%.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 82147.37
Close: 82102.10
High: 82370.38
Low: 81776.53
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 9.30
Sensex Summary:
- Opening: The index opened flat.
- Sharp Morning Decline: Similar to the Nifty, it experienced a drastic fall, dropping nearly 0.60% from its open by 11:30 AM.
- Powerful Recovery: A strong rebound followed, with the index rallying +0.70% from the day's low.
- Close & Pattern: The index gave up some of its recovery gains by the close, finishing just below its opening price. This price action formed an indecisive candle (similar to a Doji or Spinning Top) on the daily chart, signaling a standoff between buyers and sellers.
- Overall Trend: Sideways/Indecisive. The large price swings in both directions with a net change close to zero point to a confused and non-trending day.
- Net Change: The Sensex ended the day with a negligible loss of -0.07%.
Key Highlight: Sensex opened flat and mirrored Nifty's trend, falling sharply by 0.60% in the morning session. It then recovered strongly, rising 0.70% from its low, to close just below its open. This intra-day volatility resulted in an indecisive candle on the day chart, with a net change of -0.07%, reflecting the overall sideways trend for the day.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 10.5575 | 10.6250 | +0.64% |
| USDINR | 88.2660 | N/A | +0.52% |
The India VIX saw a marginal increase, remaining above the 10 mark, which indicates continued caution and volatility in the market. The Indian Rupee depreciated further against the US Dollar.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| AUBANK | 731.65 | +3.63 |
| INDUSINDBK | 755.00 | +2.82 |
| CANBK | 121.85 | +2.51 |
| AXISBANK | 1,170.00 | +2.24 |
| BAJFINANCE | 1,025.90 | +1.93 |
| JSWSTEEL | 1,137.90 | +1.87 |
| MARUTI | 16,083.00 | +1.69 |
| SBIN | 869.60 | +1.68 |
| KOTAKBANK | 2,052.00 | +1.50 |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| TECHM | 1,472.90 | -2.16 |
| TRENT | 4,905.00 | -2.11 |
| SBILIFE | 1,820.30 | -2.01 |
| HINDUNILVR | 2,524.90 | -1.84 |
| NESTLEIND | 1,167.90 | -1.72 |
| HDFCLIFE | 775.90 | -1.51 |
| ULTRACEMCO | 12,470.00 | -1.42 |
| GRASIM | 2,813.60 | -1.42 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Sep-2025 | DII | 13,525.73 | 10,854.86 | 2,670.87 |
| FII | 12,222.30 | 15,773.49 | -3,551.19 | |
| Total Net Value | -880.32 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Sep-2025 | DII | 13,006.46 | 10,067.35 | 2,939.11 |
| FII | 12,074.28 | 15,595.62 | -3,521.34 | |
| Total Net Value | -582.23 | |||
For the second straight day, FIIs were significant net sellers, with a net outflow of over ₹3,551 crores. This selling was once again absorbed by robust buying from DIIs, who added over ₹2,670 crores to their positions. This sustained institutional buying by DIIs is proving to be a key support level for the Indian market amidst FII outflows. For more details on FII/DII data, visit the NSE official website.
Block Deals
| Symbol Name | LTP | Traded Volume |
|---|---|---|
| NDRINVIT | 115.00 | 2,64,50,000 |
| VERTIS | 101.19 | 10,25,000 |
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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)
Why did BankNifty show a bullish trend while Nifty and Sensex were sideways?
The divergence in trend today highlights the outperformance of the banking sector. BankNifty saw a strong rally in the second half of the day, with banking stocks dominating the list of top gainers. This suggests that positive sentiment was concentrated in the financial sector, likely due to specific news or institutional buying. Meanwhile, the broader market, as reflected by Nifty and Sensex, was dragged down by other sectors, resulting in the overall indecisive or sideways movement.
What does a 'sideways' or 'confused' trend indicate?
A 'sideways' or 'confused' trend, as seen in Nifty and Sensex today, indicates a lack of clear direction. The indices experienced sharp movements in both upward and downward directions throughout the day, showing a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers. The closing price being near the opening price further reinforces this indecisiveness. Such a trend often precedes a breakout or breakdown in either direction, making the next few trading sessions crucial for confirming the market's future path.
What is the key takeaway from the FII and DII trading data today?
The trading data for today shows a significant continuation of the trend from the previous session. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers for the second consecutive day, selling over ₹3,551 crores. This indicates a consistent cautious sentiment among foreign investors. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) once again absorbed this selling pressure with robust net buying of over ₹2,670 crores. This strong domestic buying is a crucial support for the market and is preventing a more severe fall.
How did the candlestick patterns on the indices reflect today's market action?
The candlestick patterns today reinforce the mixed market sentiment. BankNifty's bullish candle with an upper wick suggests a strong day for banking stocks but with some profit booking at higher levels. Nifty and Sensex, on the other hand, formed indecisive candles (a doji-like pattern for Sensex) that highlight the lack of a clear directional bias, with the day's high and low being a result of intra-day volatility rather than a sustained trend.
Which sectors or stocks were in focus today?
Banking stocks were clearly in focus today, with names like AUBANK, INDUSINDBK, CANBK, AXISBANK, and KOTAKBANK leading the list of top gainers. This strong performance in the banking sector drove the positive close for BankNifty. Conversely, the IT and FMCG sectors saw profit booking, with stocks like TECHM, HINDUNILVR, and NESTLEIND appearing among the top losers, which contributed to the sideways movement of the broader indices.
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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