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Thu, 17 Sept 2026
09:17:36 am
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
09:17:36 am
Rudransh Sangwan
Published at: September 17, 2026, 7:03 AM
Synopsis
Track the stock market today with the latest Nifty and Sensex levels, top gainers and losers, commodity prices and key market drivers.
Indian stock markets traded higher at 12:20 pm on September 17, with the Nifty 50 above 23,300 and the Sensex above 74,500. Midcap stocks led the broader market, while gold, silver and crude oil traded lower.
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,339.75 | +0.53% |
| Sensex | 74,524.27 | +0.25% |
| Bank Nifty | 56,363.80 | +0.13% |
| FinNifty | 25,405.50 | +0.57% |
| Midcap Nifty | 17,768.90 | +1.19% |
The Nifty touched 23,346.35 during the session, while the Sensex moved between 74,163.95 and 74,589.80.
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4,350.80 | -0.84% |
| Silver | $64.33 | -0.90% |
| Crude oil | $100.51 | -1.87% |
Crude oil remained around the $100 level, while gold and silver also traded lower.
| Stock | Price | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| ASTAR | Rs 672.80 | +19.99% |
| SBGLP | Rs 25.78 | +19.96% |
| ISFT | Rs 89.00 | +18.32% |
| KANOHAR | Rs 871.05 | +15.91% |
| MONQ50 | Rs 317.77 | +15.44% |
| Stock | Price | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| DUCON | Rs 1.42 | -10.13% |
| LCC Projects | Rs 170.10 | -10.00% |
| AAATECH | Rs 84.99 | -8.16% |
| HAMPTON | Rs 7.93 | -7.25% |
| RUSHIL | Rs 14.24 | -7.11% |
LCC Projects came under selling pressure after its strong IPO debut earlier in the session.
Global cues remain important after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4%. The move was the first Fed rate hike since 2023 and has kept pressure on global equities and technology stocks.
For Indian markets, investors are also tracking crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, the rupee and the large number of IPO listings taking place this week.
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | Above 23,300 |
| Sensex | Above 74,500 |
| Midcap Nifty | +1.19% |
| Crude oil | Below $101 |
| Gold | Lower |
| Silver | Lower |
| Market trend | Positive at 12:20 pm |
The market remains sensitive to global interest rates, crude oil prices and foreign investor activity through the rest of the session.
What is the Nifty 50 today The Nifty 50 was trading above 23,300 on September 17, 2026, after gaining in morning trade.
What is the Sensex today The Sensex was trading above 74,500 during the session on September 17, 2026.
Why is the Indian stock market rising today Indian equities were supported by bargain buying and gains in banks and financial stocks, although the Fed rate hike and high crude prices limited gains.
Why is Nifty rising today Nifty gained as investors bought stocks after the recent market decline, with financial stocks among the stronger performers.
Why is Sensex rising today Sensex gained in early trading as buying interest returned to Indian equities following recent weakness.
What happened to Nifty after the US Fed rate hike Nifty remained higher despite the Fed raising its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4%.
How will the Fed rate hike affect Indian stocks Higher US rates can support the dollar and put pressure on foreign investment flows into emerging markets such as India.
What is the impact of the Fed rate hike on Nifty 50 The rate hike has added uncertainty to the market, with investors watching future US rate decisions, bond yields and foreign fund flows.
Why is crude oil important for the Indian stock market today India is a major oil importer, so elevated crude prices can affect inflation, the trade balance, the rupee and corporate costs.
What is the crude oil price today Crude oil remained around the $100 to $105 range on September 17, with prices easing during the session.
Which stocks are rising today in India Banks, financial stocks and several broader market stocks were among the gainers during Thursday's trading session.
Which stocks are falling today in India IT stocks were under pressure, with the Nifty IT index down during the session as investors assessed the impact of higher US interest rates.
Why are IT stocks falling today Higher US interest rates can affect corporate technology spending, particularly because the US is a major market for Indian IT companies.
What is the Bank Nifty today Bank Nifty was trading higher during the September 17 session, with financial stocks supporting the broader market.
What is the Nifty support level today Market analysts cited the 23,000 to 23,080 zone as an important near term support area for Nifty.
What is the Nifty resistance level today The 23,300 to 23,400 zone was identified as an immediate resistance area by market commentary.
Are FIIs buying or selling Indian stocks today Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers in the latest reported session, while domestic institutional investors provided buying support.
What is driving the Indian stock market today The main factors include the US Fed rate decision, crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, global markets, the rupee and domestic buying activity.
Will Nifty rise or fall today The market direction depends on changing global and domestic factors, including Fed policy, crude oil, FII activity and intraday buying and selling. Current market data showed Nifty trading higher during the session.
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