Opening Bell: Nifty 50 Opens Lower at 22975 as Markets Track Weak Sentiment | 25 Sept 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 opened at 22975.20, down 0.38% as selling pressure weighs on early trade. Banking and midcap indices also start the session in the red.
The Indian equity markets opened lower on Friday, 25 September 2026, as the Nifty 50 began the session at 22975.20, marking a decline of −0.38% from its previous close of 23063.10. The opening reflects a cautious sentiment following the previous session’s FII outflow.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Open | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22975.20 | −0.38% |
| Nifty Bank | 55292.55 | −0.26% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 60922.05 | −0.11% |
The selling pressure is broad-based across major indices. The Nifty Bank index opened at 55292.55, down −0.26%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index started at 60922.05, a decline of −0.11%. Sectoral performance shows mixed movement, with IT trading at +0.09%, while other sectors face downward pressure, including Pharma at −0.88%, FMCG at −0.63%, Auto at −0.41%, Metal at −0.24%, Energy at −0.13%, and Infrastructure at −0.09%.
Investors are closely monitoring the FII activity, which recorded a net outflow of 5027.36 crore in the last session, while DIIs provided support with a net inflow of 4301.18 crore. Watch the price action in the first 30 minutes to determine if the Nifty 50 can reclaim the 23000 level.