The Indian stock market closed slightly lower on 30 September 2025, with the Nifty50 falling by 0.10% to 24,611.10 and the BSE Sensex slipping 0.12% to 80,267.62, marking the eighth consecutive session of decline amid cautious investor sentiment ahead of the RBI's interest rate announcement.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued net selling, offloading equities worth approximately Rs 2,832 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) acted as buyers, purchasing stocks valued at Rs 3,846 crore, reflecting ongoing foreign fund outflows balanced partially by domestic buying.
Market participants remained wary due to macroeconomic uncertainties, primarily the Reserve Bank of India commencing its Monetary Policy Committee sessions with the policy decision expected on 1 October, generating an atmosphere of anticipation and restraint among investors.
Sectoral performance was mixed: gains were seen in metals and banking, while real estate and consumer durable stocks faced selling pressure. The broader market indices outperformed major benchmarks slightly but the trend was muted overall.
The Indian Rupee weakened marginally, closing at approximately 88.79 against the US Dollar, continuing a depreciating trend for the quarter, which added to cautious market sentiment.
Key Indices
NIFTY 50
24,611
-0.10%
SENSEX
80,267.62
-0.01%
Momentum Snapshot
Index
Price
1D
1M
1Y
Sensex
80,267.62
-0.01%
-0.12%
-4.75%
Nifty Smallcap 250
16,693
0.16%
1.13%
-9.33%
Nifty Next 50
67,845
0.01%
3.19%
-12.00%
Nifty Midcap 100
56,529
-0.01%
1.44%
-6.03%
Nifty 50
24,611
-0.10%
0.75%
-4.65%
Sector Highlights
PSU Bank
+1.84%
PSU Banks gained +1.84% driven by expectation of improved asset quality and stable credit growth after recent government announcements supporting public sector banks, combined with steady buying by domestic institutional investors amid market-wide cautiousness.
Metal
+1.16%
Metal sector rose +1.16% supported by firm commodity prices globally, especially in steel and zinc, with recommendations for stocks like Hindustan Zinc highlighted. Positive demand outlook from infrastructure and export markets boosted sentiment.
Auto
+0.40%
Auto sector edged up +0.40% following mixed news: bearish brokerages on Tata Motors due to uncertainties over demerger, IVECO deal and JLR cyber-attack, but overall sector buoyed by steady domestic demand and new model launches.
Realty
-0.82%
Realty declined -0.82% amid profit booking and sluggish market response to urban housing demand. Absence of fresh government incentives or big ticket project developments weighed on sentiment.
Media
-1.23%
Media sector fell -1.23% impacted by Trump’s announcement to impose 100% tariffs on foreign films, creating concerns over content import costs and revenue for companies like PVR INOX and Prime Focus, which declined by up to 5%.
Sector Scoreboard
Sector
1D
1W
1Y
3Y
PSU Bank
+1.84%
+0.27%
+7.84%
+154.21%
Metal
+1.16%
-1.06%
-1.41%
+75.76%
Auto
+0.40%
-2.64%
-4.25%
+111.54%
Realty
-0.82%
-5.08%
-21.74%
+110.38%
Media
-1.23%
-4.01%
-26.13%
-23.17%
Movers of the Day
Top Nifty Gainers
JSW Steel
1.83%
JSW Steel rose by 1.83% due to improving international steel demand and positive commodity price trends, bolstering revenue outlook for the sector.
UltraTechCement
1.54%
No significant updates available for this stock.
Adani Ports
1.34%
Adani Ports gained 1.34% as strong export data and sector-wide optimism supported its business outlook amid improving international trade dynamics.
Tata Motors
1.14%
Tata Motors advanced 1.14% benefiting from solid domestic PV demand and gradual margin improvements in its JLR segment.
Hindalco
1.08%
Hindalco prices increased by 1.08% due to rising demand for aluminum in construction and automotive sectors, coupled with easing competition concerns.
Top Nifty Losers
Interglobe Avi
-1.97%
InterGlobe Aviation declined 1.97% as higher crude oil prices triggered concerns over aviation sector profitability amidst increasing operational costs.
ITC
-1.36%
ITC fell 1.36% likely due to profit booking after recent gains in its FMCG and tobacco businesses, reversing momentum seen earlier.
Bharti Airtel
-1.25%
Bharti Airtel dropped 1.25% owing to sectoral headwinds in telecom coupled with pressures from deferred tariff hikes affecting growth expectations.
Trent
-1.12%
Trent slid 1.12% as weaker consumer sentiment and retail sector uncertainty weighed on discretionary stock performance.
Titan Company
-1.01%
Titan Company lost 1.01% after mixed Q2 earnings projections hampered confidence among investors in the high-value jewelry segment.
Stock Spotlight Of The Day
Tata Motors
Market Cap
2,50,468 Cr
Current Price
₹680
Stock P/E
11.6
Dividend Yield
0.88%
ROCE
20.0%
ROE
28.1%
Shareholding Changes (Impact Factors)
FIIs
QoQ
-0.67%
YoY
-1.01%
Stable foreign holding
DIIs
QoQ
0.05%
YoY
1%
Stable domestic holding
Promoters
QoQ
-0.01%
YoY
-3.79%
Minor reduction
Quarterly Summary (Absolute)
Sales
QoQ
Decline
-12.63%
YoY
Flat trend
-2.52%
Expenses
QoQ
Under control
-8.28%
YoY
Slight uptick
2.54%
Operating Profit
QoQ
Erosion
-39.21%
YoY
Erosion
-32.95%
Net Profit
QoQ
Collapsed
-53.21%
YoY
Collapsed
-62.19%
Profit & Loss (Compounded)
Sales Growth
10 Years
5%
5 Years
11%
3 Years
16%
TTM
-1%
Profit Growth
10 Years
7%
5 Years
37%
3 Years
65%
TTM
-37%
Stock Price CAGR
10 Years
9%
5 Years
38%
3 Years
19%
1 Year
-30%
Return on Equity
10 Years
10%
5 Years
17%
3 Years
30%
Last Year
28%
Fundamental's Corner
The stock has demonstrated strong long-term growth, with compounded sales and profit growth accelerating over the past decade, peaking at 16% and 65% CAGR respectively in the 3-year horizon; however, recent TTM fundamentals show a sharp decline (-1% sales, -37% profit). Return metrics like ROE remain healthy at 28.1%, suggesting operational efficiency remains intact despite near-term pressures.
Quarterly results highlight significant weakness, with sales (-2.52% YoY) and operating profit (-32.95% YoY) sharply declining, signaling deceleration. At a P/E of 11.6 and Dividend Yield of 0.88%, valuations appear attractive, but retail investors should monitor profit recovery signs before taking action.
News TidBits
Tata Motors announced the completion of its demerger, creating separate business focus for passenger and commercial vehicles.
Domestic passenger vehicle markets remain strong, boosting optimism about future sales growth and margin improvement.
The Jaguar Land Rover segment shows gradual margin enhancement but faces skepticism from analysts regarding demand sustainability.
Shareholders benefit with a 1:1 entitlement ratio post-demerger, signaling confidence from institutional and retail participants.
The company’s restructuring efforts aim to address competitive pressures and streamline operational efficiency in challenging market conditions.
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Inside The Fund
HSBC Value Fund
Fund Size: ₹ 13532.11 Cr
NAV: ₹ 121.0098 (as on 29th September, 2025)
1 Year
-3.68%
Category: -6.51%
2 Year
21.10%
Category: 18.24%
3 Year
25.64%
Category: 21.55%
5 Year
26.63%
Category: 24.36%
10 Year
17.16%
Category: 15.50%
Stocks Added
Stock
Sector
1M Change
HCL Technologies Limited
Computers - software & consulting
0.30%
Stocks Removed
Stock
Sector
1M Change
Persistent Systems Ltd.
Computers - software & consulting
-0.40%
Top 10 Holdings
Stock
Holding %
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd.
4.29%
-0.16%
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd.
3.78%
0.72%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
3.71%
-0.14%
Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd.
3.26%
-0.06%
State Bank Of India
3.16%
0.09%
Hero Motocorp Ltd.
3.09%
0.85%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
2.78%
-0.01%
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.
2.74%
-0.10%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
2.58%
0.05%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
2.50%
-0.01%
The Common Ground
Shows the commonly added & removed stocks by mutual funds last month
Top Added (5)
-TVS Motor Company Ltd. - Preference Shares
5 funds
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.00%
Axis Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.01%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.00%
Canara Robeco Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.01%
HSBC Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.04%
Hero Motocorp Ltd.
2 funds
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.47%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.47%
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
2 funds
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.37%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.37%
Mphasis Ltd.
2 funds
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.14%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.14%
Divis Laboratories Ltd.
2 funds
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.12%
Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
0.12%
Top Removed (2)
Hindalco Industries Ltd.
2 funds
Nippon India Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.39%
Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.34%
United Spirits Ltd.
2 funds
Axis Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.18%
Invesco India Largecap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
-0.07%
Top News Developments
Investor Caution Ahead of RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting
RBI's October 1 meeting is critical for determining interest rates, liquidity, and economic direction amid global inflation concerns.
Rate-sensitive sectors such as financials and real estate are expected to see major market reactions based on policy outcomes.
The mixed-to-bearish sentiment ahead reflects investor uncertainty regarding rate changes and broader economic stability.
Indian Equity Markets Declined for Eighth Consecutive Day
Sensex and Nifty continued their downtrend, reflecting broader nervousness due to macroeconomic uncertainties and RBI policy anticipation.
The selling pressure is intensifying for discretionary and cyclical sectors, while PSU banks and metals outperformed.
U.S. Tariffs on Foreign Films Could Hurt Indian Cinema Exports
The newly imposed 100% tariff threatens Indian film producers' U.S. market access, a major revenue source.
The entertainment sector could face significant revenue declines and challenges in renegotiating trade agreements.
Listed media companies like PVR and Zee Entertainment may experience bearish sentiment as international trade tensions escalate.
FII / DII Snapshot
Yesterday
FII Net: ₹-2831.59 cr
DII Net: ₹3845.87 cr
August 2025
FII Net: ₹-46902.92 cr
DII Net: ₹94828.55 cr
Daily Flows
Date
FII Net
DII Net
29-Sep-2025
₹-2831.59 cr
₹3845.87 cr
26-Sep-2025
₹-5687.58 cr
₹5843.21 cr
25-Sep-2025
₹-4995.42 cr
₹5103.01 cr
24-Sep-2025
₹-2425.75 cr
₹1211.68 cr
23-Sep-2025
₹-3551.19 cr
₹2670.87 cr
Monthly Flows
Month
FII Net
DII Net
August 2025
₹-46902.92 cr
₹94828.55 cr
July 2025
₹-47666.68 cr
₹60939.16 cr
June 2025
₹7488.98 cr
₹72673.91 cr
May 2025
₹11773.25 cr
₹67642.34 cr
April 2025
₹2735.02 cr
₹28228.45 cr
March 2025
₹2014.18 cr
₹37585.68 cr
• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) recorded significant outflows on September 29, with net selling of ₹2,831.59 crore. Consistent negative FII activity over the past week highlights ongoing risk aversion amid global uncertainties and RBI monetary policy anticipation. On the other hand, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) pumped in ₹3,845.87 crore net, demonstrating strong retail-driven resilience that is counterbalancing the impact of foreign outflows.
IPO Watchlist
Ongoing IPOs
Om Freight Forwarders
122.31
Date: 29 Sept - 3 Oct
List: 8 Oct
Subscription: 2.24x
GMP: 3.70%
Advance Agrolife
192.86
Date: 30 Sept - 3 Oct
List: 8 Oct
Subscription: 0.42x
GMP: 13.00%
Glottis
307.00
Date: 29 Sept - 1 Oct
List: 7 Oct
Subscription: 0.96x
GMP: 3.10%
Fabtech Technologies
230.35
Date: 29 Sept - 1 Oct
List: 7 Oct
Subscription: 1x
GMP: 1.05%
Pace Digitek T
819.15
Date: 26 Sept - 30 Sept
List: 6 Oct
Subscription: 1.68x
GMP: 0.00%
Upcoming IPOs
Tata Capital
15511.87
Date:6 Oct - 8 Oct
List:13 Oct
Subscription: -
GMP: 6.75%
WeWork India
3000.00
Date:3 Oct - 7 Oct
List:10 Oct
Subscription: -
GMP: %
Cha-Ching Cheatsheet 💵
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Global Markets
Country
Index
1D
1Y
3Y
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Hang Seng
0.92%
27.15%
56.54%
🇸🇬 Singapore
Straits Times
0.70%
19.94%
38.04%
🇨🇳 China
Shanghai Composite
0.52%
16.37%
27.67%
🇺🇸 USA
S&P 500
0.26%
15.60%
85.78%
🇬🇧 UK
FTSE
0.08%
13.00%
35.01%
🇩🇪 Germany
DAX
0.07%
22.96%
96.15%
🇮🇳 India
GIFT NIFTY
-0.08%
-5.36%
43.65%
🇯🇵 Japan
Nikkei 225
-0.14%
18.63%
70.08%
🇰🇷 South Korea
KOSPI
-0.19%
31.55%
56.23%
🇫🇷 France
CAC
-0.47%
2.73%
38.18%
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Jakarta Composite
-0.77%
7.08%
14.57%
🇹🇭 Thailand
SET Composite
-1.09%
-12.55%
-18.87%
Asian markets exhibited mixed performances on 30 September 2025; Shanghai's SSE Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng recorded gains, whereas South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed lower, reflecting regional divergence and impacting sentiment for Indian markets.
European markets showed varied results with no clear directional trend, increasing the overall global market uncertainty ahead of key US and RBI policy updates influencing emerging markets including India.
US stock markets closed higher on the preceding day, helping buffer some of the negative sentiment emanating from India but not sufficiently to reverse the cautious mood in Indian equity markets.
The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, dropped 1% to about USD 67.29 per barrel, easing some input cost concerns for Indian industries but also signaling global demand concerns that may temper broader market optimism.
Ongoing geopolitical concerns and the US government shutdown risk contributed to global market volatility, indirectly affecting investor confidence in the Indian market on this date.
Emerging Opportunities
The banking sector, which showed gains even amid general market softness, presents investment potential due to its counter-cyclical strength and supportive regulatory environment.
Metals sector continues to demonstrate promise, supported by stable domestic demand and government infrastructure initiatives expected to boost medium-term growth prospects.
The recent RBI announcement to shift liquidity tools to seven-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRR) auctions is anticipated to improve short-term liquidity management, opening avenues in financial services and banking stocks responsive to monetary policy dynamics.
Renewable energy companies, particularly those expanding capacity (like Adani Green Energy operationalizing 408 MW power projects), offer growth opportunities linked to India’s energy transition policies and increasing demand for sustainable power.
Contrarian opportunities may exist in sectors hit by recent selling pressure such as real estate and consumer durables, where valuations may become attractive if broader economic fundamentals stabilize post-monetary policy adjustment.
Crypto Buzz
Name
Price
Market Cap
24h Change
ATH Change
Bitcoin (BTC)
$112857
$2.25T
0.76%
-9.07%
Ethereum (ETH)
$4158.32
$501.47B
1.38%
-16.06%
Tether (USDT)
$1
$174.73B
-0.00%
-24.40%
XRP (XRP)
$2.84
$169.78B
-0.80%
-22.18%
BNB (BNB)
$1010.45
$140.53B
0.41%
-6.46%
Bitcoin rose by 0.76%, reclaiming momentum and showing resilience after consolidation, with improving investor confidence.
Ethereum gained 1.38% in a broader market recovery, supported by optimism in blockchain applications and ecosystem expansion.
XRP declined by 0.80%, reflecting volatility in regulatory developments and shifting investor sentiment in altcoins.
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