Sensex & Nifty Open Flat Yet Optimistic Amid Global Tailwinds

Muted Start for Markets: Sensex, Nifty Stay Flat with Upbeat Global Signals

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: October 09, 2025

Summary: Markets open mostly flat with a positive lean driven by global optimism and steady FII flows.

The markets had a quiet start today. Around 9:30 a.m., Sensex was up only 17 points (0.02%), and the Nifty was higher by about 17 points (0.07%) — not a fireworks show, but a gentle nod upward.

Globally, things look friendly. Asian markets were generally up, riding momentum from Wall Street hits earlier, and that positive vibe is filtering in here.

Widening the view, mid-caps and small-caps are showing some life: the Nifty MidCap index gained about 0.3%, and the SmallCap index climbed ~0.21%.

On the money side, FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) extended their buying streak for a second day — they bought equities worth ~₹81 crore on October 8. DIIs have also added around ₹329 crore.

From a technical lens, analysts see Nifty’s upside potential if it can hold above 25,150 — that could open the path toward 25,200–25,250. On the flip side, support zones to watch are 24,950–24,900.

There’s still caution. Banking names are under shadow due to concerns about interest margins (NIM pressure) and rising bad loans in unsecured segments. There is a lot of hope, but not everyone is buying into it yet.

Overall, the tone is carefully optimistic: the market isn't overflowing with confidence, but it's not panicking either. Traders are paying attention to upcoming earnings, global news, and any changes in flows that might influence momentum in one direction or another.