What happened in Markets today? | 18/09

Nifty 50: Nifty closed at 23,346, a +0.33% increase from the previous day close. The sentiment today was uncertain and Nifty traded with caution.

Sensex: Sensex closed at 74,294 down by just -19 points (-0.03%) as the conditions improve but under caution.

India VIX: India VIX closed at 11.38, -7.36% down from yesterday

Sectoral Snapshot

Top Gainers: Nifty Cement gained 1.90%, Nifty Metal gained 1.51% and Nifty Media gained 1.34%

Top Losers: Nifty IT saw the sharpest fall of -1.03%, while Nifty Consumer Durable fall by -0.43%

Trending Stocks

Top Gainers:

  • Adani Total Gas: +12.60%
  • Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd: +10.80%
  • Welspun Corp Ltd: +8.1%
  • Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd: +8.1%

Top Losers:

  • Tata Chemicals Ltd: -11.00%
  • Go Digit General Insurance Ltd: -6.5%
  • KPIT Technologies Ltd: -4.90%
  • Tata Technologies Ltd: -4.80%

Company News and Updates

  • Vedanta board committee approved up to ₹3,500 crore NCDs via private placement on September 18, 2026.
  • L&T Semiconductor unveiled 40 products at SEMICON 2026, including its first silicon carbide chips.
  • Dr. Reddy’s signed exclusive India private-market distribution agreement for Takeda’s Qdenga; vaccine expected in 1H 2027.
  • BEML secured over ₹5,400 crore order from NHSRCL for MAHSR high-speed rolling stock and maintenance.
  • PVR Inox hits 52-week high on launching three-screen multiplex at DLF Summit Plaza in Gurugram.
  • Asian Paints commences commercial production of VAE at Dahej facility.