Markets Start Lower as Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment

Global Cues Push Markets Lower at Opening Bell

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: September 25, 2025

Summary: Sensex and Nifty were both on the low end as many worry about U.S. policy and global cues.

Indian stock markets opened lower today, with both the Sensex and Nifty declining in the initial trading session. The atmosphere is cautious due to poor global signals and local challenges.

By 9:18 a.m., the Sensex was down about 184 points (-0.23%) at ~81,531 while the Nifty fell ~51 points (-0.20%) to around 25,005.

Multiple elements appear to be pulling the market down: significant selling by foreign institutions, ongoing worries about U.S. policy indications, and weak global momentum.

Top gainers in early trade include Hindalco, Dr. Reddy’s, ONGC, Tata Steel, and Tata Consumer, while Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Titan, Maruti, and Hero MotoCorp are among those leading the declines.

Analysts note that the market is testing support at the 25,000 mark for Nifty. If that level fails, further downside can’t be ruled out.

For now, investors are on edge, watching global developments, capital flows, and whether any domestic trigger can reverse today’s cautious tone.