Sensex Finishes Flat, Nifty Advances 0.23% As Investors Decode Fed Policy Signals
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the US Federal Reserve policy outcome and its impact on global markets, foreign flows and the rupee. Sensex Ends Flat, Nifty Closes Higher The BSE Sensex slipped 21.86 points, or 0.03%, to close at 74,314.59. The NSE Nifty 50, however, gained 53 points, or 0.23%, to settle at 23,270.60. Markets remained largely…
Mumbai witnessed a mixed day for Indian equity benchmarks as investors interpreted the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and its effects on global markets, foreign inflows, and the rupee. The BSE Sensex closed flat at 74,314.59, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 0.23% to settle at 23,270.60. Throughout the trading session, markets remained relatively stable as participants monitored the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, inflation message, and hints of potential further tightening.
Broad market gains, driven by select heavyweight stocks, bolstered the Nifty. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, HDFC Life Insurance, and SBI Life Insurance were among the top gainers. The broader market's stronger performance was evident, with the Nifty Midcap index advancing 0.92% and the Nifty Smallcap index up 0.76%, indicating robust interest in non-blue-chip stocks.
Sector-wise, real estate, automobile, and metal sectors led the rally, with Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Metal recording significant gains. Banking shares, however, lagged, with Nifty Bank, Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty Private Bank emerging as the weakest performers among major indices.
Technical analysts noted that the Nifty is nearing a resistance level around 23,300. A successful break above this threshold could propel the index towards the 23,500 mark. Conversely, support is expected at 23,200, followed by the psychologically significant 23,000 level. The Indian rupee faced increased pressure following the Federal Reserve's rate hike and its indication that further policy tightening may persist to curb inflation to its 2% target.
Analysts suggested that the USD/INR pair remained in an overall uptrend following its recent surge, with immediate resistance at 96.25 and support in the 95.40–95.75 range. Investors will continue to watch key factors such as global bond yields, foreign institutional investments, crude oil prices, and fluctuations in the dollar to gauge near-term market direction.
Domestic institutional activity and corporate developments will also play a crucial role in shaping market sentiment.
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