🌇 Afternoon Market Update (India | 16 Sept 2025)

🇮🇳 Indian Markets

• Sensex trades in the mid-82,000s; Nifty 50 around 25,160–25,170.
• Autos, energy, and metals are driving gains; 15 of 16 sectoral indices are positive.
• Auto leaders: Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, TVS Motors, and Ashok Leyland show strong buying.
• Energy sector: Up nearly 0.8%, continuing its recent strength.
• Mid & small caps: Gaining momentum as investors look beyond large-caps.
• Sigachi Industries: Stock jumps ~9% ahead of dividend record date.

🌍 Global Factors

• Markets are optimistic on a U.S. Fed rate cut, supporting emerging markets.
• Trade talks: Positive progress between U.S.–India and U.S.–China is lifting sentiment.
• Asian markets: Mostly higher, reflecting global monetary easing hopes.

⚡ Sentiment Check: Afternoon trade shows broad-based strength, with autos and energy leading the rally. Investors are awaiting cues from the upcoming Fed meeting.