Market on 2026-09-15
Nifty 500 lost 1.7% today, with 2 of 98 indices up; Nifty IT led, Nifty India Defence lagged.
Market condition: Fragile (28/100).
- The market: Nifty 500 TRI fell today (−1.7%). 2 of 98 equity indices were up and 96 down.
- Broad selling: Only 2% of indices rose today; weakness was widespread.
- Flight to size: Nifty 50 (−1.2%) held up better than smallcaps (−2.4%) today: money preferred large, liquid names.
- Defensives led: Defensive sectors (FMCG, pharma, low volatility) beat cyclicals by 0.9 points today: a cautious tilt.
- Where money went: Strongest: Nifty IT (+2.2%), Nifty 50 Shariah (+0.5%), Nifty Growth Sectors 15 (−0.1%). Weakest: Nifty India Defence (−6.0%), Nifty Realty (−4.0%), Nifty 500 Multicap Momentum Quality 50 (−3.5%).
- Asset classes: Against cash, USD/INR did best (+0.8%) and Equity worst (−1.7%). Gold and silver beat equity: a sign of defensive demand.
- 52-week highs and lows: 0 indices at a 52-week high and 4 at a 52-week low on the day.
- ETF activity: ETF trading value was 1.1× its 20-day average. Unusually busy: Factor (2.4×, price −2.4%), International (1.8×, price +0.9%).
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