On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are set for a subdued start amid mixed signals from global markets ahead of a pivotal US Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Gift Nifty was trading around 25,161 in early trade on September 16, slightly lower 3 points below the Nifty futures’ previous close. This suggests a flat to muted start for Indian indices.
Asian equities traded higher in early trade, buoyed by optimism around US-China trade talks. Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 0.28%, while the broader Topix gained 0.29% to touch a fresh record high. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 0.78%, whereas the Kosdaq remained largely unchanged. Futures linked to Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also pointed to a stronger open.
On Wall Street, major US indices ended Monday in positive territory. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted new intraday record highs, as investor focus shifted to the upcoming Fed decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 49.23 points (0.11%) to close at 45,883.45, the S&P 500 added 30.99 points (0.47%) to finish at 6,615.28, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 207.65 points (0.94%) to 22,348.75.
Investors are closely monitoring the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for September 16–17. Markets have priced in a 96% probability of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, as traders look for cues on the central bank's outlook amid shifting economic data and inflation expectations.
The Indian stock market ended slightly lower on September 15 as investors turned cautious ahead of the Fed announcement. The Sensex declined 118.96 points (0.15%) to close at 81,785.74, while the Nifty 50 slipped 44.80 points (0.18%) to settle at 25,069.20.
In a key bilateral development, India and the US are set to resume trade negotiations today. US Chief Negotiator Brendan Lynch is scheduled to meet his Indian counterpart, Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary in the Commerce Department, as both sides aim to move forward on a long-pending trade agreement.
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Published on: Sep 16, 2025, 8:00 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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