The Indian stock market experienced a significant surge on September 20, 2024, with both the Sensex and Nifty reaching record highs. The Sensex closed at 84,544.31, marking an impressive rise of 1,359.51 points or 1.63%, while the Nifty 50 ended the day at 25,790.95, up 1.48%, reflecting broad-based gains across sectors.
Key Highlights
Market Drivers: The rally was driven by the positive global sentiment following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 50 basis points, which improved liquidity and investor confidence. Sectors like banking, auto, and FMCG saw notable traction.
Sectoral Performance: The Nifty Bank index hit a new high of 54,066.1 before settling at 53,800, up by 1.4%. Realty, auto, and metal stocks also performed well, with the Nifty Realty index climbing 3%, while the Nifty Auto index rose by 2%. Midcap and small-cap stocks also posted solid gains but underperformed compared to the large-cap indices.
Top Gainers: Mahindra & Mahindra led the Nifty gainers, rising by 5.48%, followed by ICICI Bank, JSW Steel, and Bharti Airtel. These companies benefited from strong earnings potential and sectoral momentum.
Top Losers: On the flip side, State Bank of India (SBI) and Grasim Industries were among the top losers, although their losses were relatively mild at 1.07% and 2.22%, respectively.
Market Outlook: The short-term trend remains positive, with analysts predicting possible consolidation before another leg of upward movement. Immediate support levels for Nifty are around 25,650, while upside targets are projected near 26,250.
Overall, the Indian stock market closed the week on a high note, buoyed by global cues and strong performance across key sectors. Investors are advised to monitor the developments closely, especially in rate-sensitive sectors like banking and auto, which are expected to remain in focus.
