Today’s Stock Market Closing, 30 Sep: Nifty, Sensex Fall for 8th Day; PSU Banks Extend Gains Ahead of RBI Monetary Policy, Smallcap Snap 6-Day Losing Streak  

On Tuesday, September 30, Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher but soon turned cautious, extending losses for the eighth consecutive session ahead of the central bank’s monetary policy decision. 

At the close, the Nifty 50 fell 23.8 points, or 0.10%, to 24,611.10, while the Sensex dropped 97.32 points, or 0.12%, to 80,267.62.

Ahead of the RBI policy, banking stocks ended in green, with the Nifty Bank rising 0.32% and Nifty PSU Bank surged by 1.84% after the Reserve Bank of India eased lending norms while tightening oversight on lenders. High-weight financials, represented by the Nifty Financial Services index, also registered gains. 

The Nifty Metal index climbed 1.16%, supported by a weaker dollar and global supply concerns. In contrast, Nifty FMCG down 0.43% and Nifty Realty slipped 0.82%. 

On the sectoral front, 5 out of 11 key sectors closed in positive territory, while the broader indices—Nifty Midcap and Small-cap—ended the session mixed.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Man Industries share price tumbled 10.50% after the markets regulator barred the company and its key executives from the securities market for alleged fund diversion.
• Bharat Electronics' share price jumped 1% on winning orders worth ₹1,092 crore.
• Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) share price surged over 2% as the company has received notifications of award from M.P. Power Generating Company (MPPGCL) for two projects. 

Nifty PSU Bank - Top Gaining Sector

The Nifty PSU Bank index surged 1.84%, extending yesterday's gains, with all constituents ending in positive territory. On the flip side, the Nifty Media index declined by 1.23% extending the losing streak for the sixth trading session.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• HDFC Bank: +7.32 points
• UltraTech Cement: +5.15 points
• Bajaj Finance: +4.67 points

On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:

• Reliance Industries: -12.99 points
• ITC: -11.66 points
• Bharti Airtel: -11.41 points

Broader Markets Ended Mixed 

The broader market indices ended on a mixed note on Tuesday. The Mid-cap 100 index ended down by 0.01%, and the Small-cap 100 closed up by 0.08%, snapping a 6-day losing streak. 

Market Breadth

As of September 30, 2025, the market breadth was mostly balanced. Out of 3,118 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,517 advanced, 1,507 declined, and 94 remained unchanged. 

A total of 79 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 109 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 67 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 68 stocks were in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.