Closing bell: Nifty reclaims 25,000, Sensex ends marginally higher; all eyes on Friday's Sebi board meeting

The stock market ended marginally higher on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,548, up 124 points (0.15%), after swinging between an intraday low of 81,217 and a high of 81,642.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 25,006, rising 32.40 points (0.13%). During the session, the index touched a low of 24,940 and a high of 25,03

The stock market ended marginally higher on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,548, up 124 points (0.15%), after swinging between an intraday low of 81,217 and a high of 81,642.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 25,006, rising 32.40 points (0.13%). During the session, the index touched a low of 24,940 and a high of 25,037.

Overall, both benchmarks maintained mild gains, supported by select heavyweight stocks, even as the broader market remained range-bound.

Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst and Founder - Livelong Wealth, said, "The spotlight now shifts to SEBI’s crucial board meeting on Friday, where the regulator may announce significant changes in the derivatives segment. Reports suggest a consultation paper could propose ending weekly expiries for futures and options contracts, which will be a move that could reshape trader behaviour."

This is particularly important as today marked only the second Thursday expiry for the Sensex after the day was shifted from Tuesday. Market participants expect traders to consolidate activity around Nifty’s weekly expiry, potentially impacting revenues for BSE. Shares of BSE Ltd have already dropped nearly 8% over the past two sessions in anticipation of these developments.

Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, a SEBI-registered online trading and wealth tech firm, said, "The Nifty 50 spent the first half of the session in consolidation before a late surge carried it past the previous day’s high and briefly above the 25,000 mark. However, the 25,000–25,150 zone proved to be a strong resistance, pulling the index back below intraday highs. Options data shows the 25,000-strike carrying the highest Put OI, with total Puts outpacing Calls—a sign of hedging activity and cautious undertones among traders. Despite this, Nifty managed to settle above the psychologically significant 25,000 level."

Analysts say sentimentally, the close above 25,000 signals resilience and breaks a key psychological barrier; however, the lack of directional clarity may keep the index in a state of consolidation. A sustained close above 25,150 could unlock momentum for fresh highs, while failure to cross may extend the sideways trend.

The Bank Nifty opened firm on global and domestic cues but slipped into a choppy range between 54,400 and 54,750. The index eventually closed at 54,669. "From here, sentiment remains constructive above 54,600 with upside targets at 54,880–55,000. A dip below 54,400, however, could drag it down to 54,300," said Ponmudi R.

According to analysts, optimism lingers in autos, FMCG, and retail, supported by tax cuts and lower input prices. Global risk appetite remains a driving force, even as the rupee slips to new lows and tariff concerns persist. Hopes of a Fed rate cut provide an added liquidity cushion, but investors remain watchful of external headwinds while weighing domestic reform prospects.

"Infosys shed over 1% today after a recent rally, with investors awaiting clarity on its share buyback price. The stock has remained down about 21% over the past year, with US tariff changes likely to be a key turning point for its future growth. India VIX cooled further to 10.34, signalling subdued market volatility," said Hariprasad.