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At the beginning of September 2025, the global market capitalization reached USD 140.81 trillion, of which India’s share was USD 5.14 trillion or 3.65%. A year earlier, in September 2024, India’s share stood at 4.52% (USD 5.66 trillion). This indicates a decline in India’s share over the past year.

Currently, India ranks fifth in global market capitalization, after Hong Kong. The United States retained the top position with a 48.10% share, followed by China in second, Japan in third, and Germany in fourth place.

According to the report, in August 2025, India’s share dropped to 3.60%, the lowest level in the past 16 months. Between June and August 2025, global market capitalization increased by USD 6.72 trillion, while India’s market cap fell from USD 5.38 trillion to USD 5.03 trillion.

Driven by recoveries in the U.S., China, Japan, and Germany, the global market cap rose by USD 15.82 trillion over the past year. However, India’s market cap declined from USD 5.66 trillion to USD 5.03 trillion during the same period.

Even so, India continues to remain in the top 10 countries globally in terms of market capitalization. Weak corporate earnings, persistent selling by foreign institutional investors, and high valuations have put pressure on India’s market cap.

In August last year, India’s equity market valuations were relatively higher at the global level. At that time, strong foreign investment inflows and robust corporate performance kept the market buoyant. But since Donald Trump assumed power in the U.S., capital flows have shifted toward America. In addition, profit booking by funds—driven by India’s elevated valuations—has weighed on the market. Currently, India’s market cap is at 178% of its GDP, significantly higher than the long-term average of 87%.

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Markets witnessed a volatile session and ended marginally higher, supported by sweeping GST reforms that signaled a structural tax overhaul. The Nifty future opened on a strong note, led by sharp gains in auto and consumer staples, but profit-taking and weakness in select heavyweights dragged the index lower as the day progressed. Eventually, it closed with modest gains at 24,827.50. Sector-wise, auto, financials, and FMCG led the advance, while IT, energy, and realty were the notable laggards.

The GST 2.0 reforms strengthen the case for a consumption-led recovery, with auto and consumer staples expected to benefit the most. Select metals and infrastructure names linked to rural stimulus also remain in focus. That said, the broader outlook stays vulnerable to global macro uncertainties, continued FII outflows, and persistent U.S. tariff headwinds. In the near term, consolidation in the benchmark index cannot be ruled out. Hence, we recommend maintaining selective exposure to structurally strong themes while keeping a close eye on the risk–reward equation.

Nifty futures opened at 24926 points against the previous close of 24813 and opened at a low of 24809 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 238 points and a rise of around 14 points and 24827 points…!!

On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline of 0.67% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline of 0.71%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only Auto, FMCG, Consumer Durables and Private Bank stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

At the start of intra-day trading, October gold opened at Rs.1,06,500, fell from a high of Rs.1,06,774 points to a low of Rs.1,05,800 with a decline of 711 points, a trend of around Rs.1,06,484 and December Silver opened at Rs.1,23,996, fell from a high of Rs.1,24,950 points to a low of Rs.1,23,721 with a decline of 1317 points, a trend of around Rs.1,24,555.

Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Thursday’s data were net sellers in equity segment, while they were net buyers in debt segment, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 12335.51 crore against gross selling of Rs 13020.39 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 684.88 crore in equities.

In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 2334.80 crore with gross sales of Rs 2109.99 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 224.81 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 144.15 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 47.99 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 416.95 crore.

In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 19.62 crore against gross selling of Rs 23.17 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 3.55 crore in hybrid segment.

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Markets moved higher and gained over half a percent, supported by optimism around the GST Council meeting. After a flat start, the Nifty future traded in a range during the first half, but renewed buying in select heavyweights in the latter part of the session pushed the index upward. Eventually, it closed near the day’s high at 24,813.10. Sectoral performance was broadly positive, with metals, pharma, and banking leading the gains, while IT remained the only laggard.

With participants awaiting clarity from the GST Council outcome, we continue to view the index as being in a consolidation phase. Any favorable announcements from the GST Council could act as a near-term catalyst. In the meantime, metals and consumer-oriented sectors are showing relative strength, whereas persistent underperformance in IT and banking continues to weigh on sentiment. Traders are advised to keep positions light and align strategies with evolving sectoral trends.

Nifty futures opened at 24680 points against the previous close of 24691 and opened at a low of 24638 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 198 points and a rise of around 121 points and 24813 points…!!

On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise of 0.65% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise of 0.89%. Speaking of various sectoral indices only IT and Media stocks were seen selling on the NSE, while all other sectoral indices closed higher.

At the start of intra-day trading, October gold opened at Rs.1,06,199, fell from a high of Rs.1,06,524 points to a low of Rs.1,05,852 with a rise of 615 points, a trend of around Rs.1,06,407 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,22,668, fell from a high of Rs.1,23,045 points to a low of Rs.1,22,338 with a rise of 290 points, a trend of around Rs.1,22,931.

Meanwhile, Tata Steel, Titan, Mahindra and Mahindra, Eternal, SBI, ITC, Trent, HDFC Bank, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, L&T and Asian Paints were among the top gainers. Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, TCS and Bharati Airtel were settled lower. The majority of Sectoral indices rallied, led by Nifty Metal, which soared 3.11 per cent or 292 points amid heavy buying. Nifty Fin Services jumped 159.60 points or 0.62 per cent, Nifty Bank surged 406.55 points or 0.76 per cent, Nifty Auto soared 190 points or 0.74 per cent, and Nifty FMCG escalated 162 points or 0.29 per cent.

Broader indices followed suit as well. Nifty Small Cap 100 soared 157.15 points or 0.89 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 jumped 143 points or 0.57 per cent, Nifty Next 50 closed 445.30 points or 0.66 per cent. Rupee traded slightly positive with gains of 0.13 at 88.02 as markets showed minor strength with focus on the ongoing GST meeting, where the outcome in the coming days could provide support to the currency.

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Markets opened on a firm footing, supported by positive domestic cues and optimism around the GST Council meeting. The Nifty futures inched higher in the early half, even testing the 20-DEMA resistance, but selling pressure in banking and select heavyweights during the latter part of the session erased gains. As a result, the index slipped into the red on the weekly expiry day and finally closed at 24,691.80, down 0.23%. Weakness in financials overshadowed resilience in energy and FMCG stocks, keeping overall sentiment subdued.

The movement in the index was broadly in line with expectations, as mixed cues continue to suggest a phase of consolidation. The persistent underperformance of the banking index remains a cause for caution, though strength in FMCG, auto, and consumer durables offers selective opportunities. We are also noticing early signs of reversal in PSU themes such as defense and railways, following their sharp correction from record highs. In the near term, participants should stay aligned with sectors displaying relative strength and adopt a stock-specific approach to navigate the consolidation phase.

Nifty futures opened at 24750 points against the previous close of 24748 and opened at a low of 24651 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 222 points and a decline of around 56 points and 24691 points…!!

On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise 0.27% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.53%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in FMCG, Media, Metal, Realty, Oil & Gas, PSU Bank and Consumer Durables stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

At the start of intra-day trading, October gold opened at Rs.1,04,850, fell from a high of Rs.1,05,358 points to a low of Rs.1,04,558 with a rise of 50 points, a trend of around Rs.1,04,835 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,23,345, fell from a high of Rs.1,23,528 points to a low of Rs.1,22,000 with a decline of 535 points, a trend of around Rs.1,22,100.

Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Tuesday’s data were net sellers in both equity and debt segments, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 10826.67 crore against gross selling of Rs 12478.78 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 1652.11 crore in equities.

In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 1103.26 crore with gross sales of Rs 1245.09 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 141.83 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 53.69 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 403.57 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 315.43 crore.

In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 18.96 crore against gross selling of Rs 21.89 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 2.93 crore in hybrid segment.

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Markets began the week on a positive note, supported by upbeat Q1 GDP data. After an initial uptick, the Nifty traded in a range during the first half; however, renewed buying in select heavyweights pushed the index higher as the session progressed. Eventually, it gained around 0.73%, retesting the hurdle of its medium-term moving average near the 24,748.05 level.

The setup now favors consolidation in the benchmark after the recent decline, though underlying concerns remain. Despite India’s robust real GDP growth, persistent foreign fund outflows and export-related challenges amid tariff headwinds could keep participants cautious. In this backdrop, we recommend focusing on sectors and themes showing relative strength such as auto, FMCG, and consumer durables, particularly consumer-facing segments for long trades, while staying selective in others.

Nifty futures opened at 24581 points against the previous close of 24568 and opened at a low of 24581 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 179 points and a rise of around 179 points and 24748 points…!!

On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise of 1.97% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise of 1.57%. Speaking of various sectoral indices only Media and Pharma stocks were seen selling on the NSE, while all other sectoral indices closed higher.

At the start of intra-day trading, October gold opened at Rs.1,04,044, fell from a high of Rs.1,05,937 points to a low of Rs.1,04,444 with a rise of 973 points, a trend of around Rs.1,04,797 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,20,844, fell from a high of Rs.1,20,357 points to a low of Rs.1,20,844 with a rise of 1872 points, a trend of around Rs.1,22,243.

Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Monday’s data were net sellers in equity segment, while they were net buyers in debt segment, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 12502.21 crore against gross selling of Rs 21485.10 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 8982.89 crore in equities.

In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 6417.14 crore with gross sales of Rs 5171.40 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 1245.74 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 1908.70 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 608.97 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 3763.41 crore.

In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 58.13 crore against gross selling of Rs 102.14 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 44.01 crore in hybrid segment.

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Markets opened the new derivatives series on a muted note, extending the prevailing corrective phase. After an early uptick, the Nifty future traded in a narrow range for most of the session, but selling pressure in select heavyweights during the closing hours dragged the index lower. Consequently, it ended near the day’s low at 24,568.50, down 0.34%.

Sector-wise, the performance was broadly weak. Except for FMCG, all major sectors closed in the red, with realty, IT, and auto leading the decline. Mid- and small-cap segments bore the brunt of risk aversion, reflecting stretched valuations and heightened caution among investors. In contrast, FMCG stocks sustained their upward momentum, supported by expectations of GST rate rationalisation and stronger consumer demand.

Investor sentiment remained cautious as markets tried to digest the potential impact of the US tariff on Indian exports. The persistence of this issue is expected to challenge the competitiveness of certain sectors, while also adding pressure on the INR, increasing the likelihood of depreciation. Although the broader market perceives these tariff-related disruptions as temporary, optimism largely depends on progress in trade negotiations. However, the absence of meaningful engagement between both sides is prolonging uncertainty, leaving investors without clear direction.

Given this backdrop, participants are advised to remain cautious and place greater emphasis on risk management until signs of consolidation emerge.

Nifty futures opened at 24650 points against the previous close of 24651 and opened at a low of 24546 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 164 points and a decline of around 83 points and 24568 points…!!

On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 0.57% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline 0.39%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only FMCG, Media and Consumer Durables stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

At the start of intra-day trading, October gold opened at Rs.1,02,146, fell from a high of Rs.1,02,857 points to a low of Rs.1,02,069 with a rise of 736 points, a trend of around Rs.1,02,836 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,16,895, fell from a high of Rs.1,17,825 points to a low of Rs.1,16,850 with a rise of 476 points, a trend of around Rs.1,17,650.

Meanwhile, in this Week, the benchmark indices witnessed selling pressure at higher levels. The Nifty ended 1.8 percent lower, while the Sensex declined by 1500 points. Among sectors, the Capital Market Index lost the most, declining by 7.5 percent, whereas some buying was seen in selective FMCG stocks, resulting in the FMCG Index gaining 0.67 percent. Technically, on weekly charts, it has formed a long bearish candle and also a lower top formation, which is largely negative.

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Markets extended their decline on monthly expiry day, losing nearly a percent and continuing the corrective trend. After a weak opening, the Nifty future staged a swift rebound in the initial hours, but sustained pressure from heavyweight stocks across key sectors dragged the index to fresh lows as the session progressed. It eventually settled near the day’s low at 24,651.70. Sectoral performance was broadly weak, with IT, realty, and banking stocks leading the decline.

Sentiment remained under strain from the implementation of additional 25% U.S. tariff, which, combined with weakness in heavyweights such as banks, is exerting steady pressure on the markets. In the absence of major domestic triggers, global developments continue to drive near-term direction. Traders are advised to align positions with the prevailing trend and exercise heightened caution in stock selection.”

Nifty futures opened at 24751 points against the previous close of 24857 and opened at a low of 24627 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 208 points and a decline of around 205 points and 24651 points…!!

On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 1.27% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline 1.45%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only Consumer Durables stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

At the start of intra-day trading, October gold opened at Rs.1,01,450, fell from a high of Rs.1,01,650 points to a low of Rs.1,01,334 with a decline of 3 points, a trend of around Rs.1,01,539 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,16,099, fell from a high of Rs.1,16,850 points to a low of Rs.1,16,099 with a rise of 562 points, a trend of around Rs.1,16,659.

Meanwhile, HCL Tech, TCS, Power Grid, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharati Airtel, Mahindra and Mahindra, Trent, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, NTPC, BEL, Eternal and SBI were the top losers from the Sensex pack. While Titan, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, and Axis Bank were top gainers.

The majority of sectoral indices settled in negative territory amid selling pressure. Nifty Fin Services dropped 312.30 points or 1.20 per cent, Nifty Bank fell 630.10 points or 1.16 per cent, Nifty Auto declined 136.80 points or 0.54 per cent, Nifty FMCG closed 574.05 points or 1.02 per cent, and Nifty IT slipped 574.45 points or 1.59 per cent.

Rupee traded weakly as selling pressure in capital markets deepened, with FII flows continuing to remain negative amid persistent concerns on India’s growth outlook and fiscal deficit.

The imposition of a 50 per cent US tariff has raised uncertainty over exports, weighing on overall sentiment, until there is clarity on alternatives either through negotiations with the US or by striking trade agreements with other nations — investors are likely to stay cautious

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Gufic Biosciences has made an investment of Euro 1000 in Gufic Ireland, wholly owned subsidiary of company in Ireland, by way of initial subscription to its share capital on August 25, 2025. Gufic Ireland shall carry on the business of marketing, distribution, purchase and sale of pharmaceutical products. Gufic Biosciences is engaged in diversified business viz. Pharma, Healthcare, Bio- Technology, Seeds, Herbal etc.

ITC has sought the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) approval to acquire the pulp and paper business of Aditya Birla Real Estate (ABREL), as a going concern, in accordance with the business transfer agreement executed between the parties. The transfer of the business will be for a lump-sum cash consideration of Rs 3,498 crore, to be paid by ITC to ABREL. The divestment of the pulp and paper undertaking is a value-unlocking exercise. It will further enable ABREL to pursue growth opportunities in its core business – real estate.

Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation on Tuesday announced that it will invest Rs 70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years. The investment will be used to increase production, introduce new car models, and protect its leadership position in the world’s third-largest automobile market. The announcement was made by Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro Suzuki during the launch of Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV, the ‘e-Vitara’, at the company’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat.