📊 Morning Stock Market Update – 22 Sept 2025

🔹 Market Outlook

• Indian markets are likely to open flat to slightly lower, with some pressure on IT stocks after the U.S. announced a steep fee on new H-1B visa applications.
• Domestic cues remain supportive: GST rate cuts are effective from today, and the festive season could boost consumer demand.
• Foreign investors have pulled out nearly ₹7,945 crore from equities so far in September, adding to the cautious sentiment.

🔹 Index Snapshot (previous close)

• Nifty-50: ~25,327 (-0.38%)
• Sensex: closed lower in line with Nifty
• Gift Nifty futures: indicating a weak start

🔹 Global Trends

• The U.S. dollar is firm as traders await Federal Reserve officials’ comments.
• Oil prices are inching higher due to geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East.
• Global markets are focusing on inflation data, central bank moves, and trade policies.