Weekly Market Wrap (Sep 8–12): Sensex, Nifty End in Green; Infosys Buyback & More

The Indian stock market ended the week on a positive note. On Friday, September 12, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,114.00, up 108.50 points (0.43%), while the Sensex settled at 81,904.70, gaining 355.97 points (0.44%).

On a weekly basis, the Nifty advanced 1.5% and the Sensex rose 1.47%, reflecting resilience amid global volatility. Broader sentiment was supported by steady inflows into ETFs, sectoral momentum, and company-specific developments.

Roundup of Major Business News This Week

• Infosys Buyback: Infosys announced a share buyback worth ₹18,000 crore, aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The move lifted IT stocks, reinforcing sector confidence.
• Shrimp Stocks Rally: Aquaculture players surged after reports of strong export demand and improving US market conditions. Key shrimp exporters like Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen, etc., posted double-digit gains during the week.
• Gold ETF AUM Surge: Gold and silver ETFs witnessed robust demand in August, with gold ETFs drawing inflows of ₹2,190 crore, the highest in seven months, while silver ETFs garnered ₹1,759 crore, marking their strongest performance since May.
• Urban Company IPO: Urban Company kicked off its ₹1,900 crore IPO on September 10, 2025, which runs through September 12.

Sectoral and Investment Insights

The rally in aquaculture and IT stocks drove midcap and sectoral momentum, while ETF inflows into gold and silver highlighted investors’ cautious optimism.

Conclusion

The week closed on a note for Indian equities, backed by corporate actions, sectoral gains, and ETF inflows. Looking ahead, market direction will hinge on macroeconomic updates, global trends, and domestic policy signals.

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