Closing Bell, 16 September 2026: Sensex, Nifty Close In The Positive

The Sensex and Nifty 50 ended the day on a positive note as traders monitored developments surrounding the Fed’s policy decision. At the closing bell, the:

• Sensex closed at 74,336.45, up 0.44%

• Nifty 50 closed at 23,217.60, up 0.43%

Broader markets, however, fell. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 closed 0.01% and 0.18% lower, respectively. Sector-wise, the Nifty FMCG, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty outperformed. On the other hand, the Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma underperformed (see table).

Nifty 50 Today: Gainers And Losers

Stocks of the following companies were the top five gainers and losers on the Nifty 50 index today:

Crude Oil Prices Today

Though crude oil prices cooled off to some extent in early trade, they remained above the $100 per barrel mark. At around 15:37, Brent crude oil November 2026 futures stood at $107.77 per barrel. At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil October 2026 futures stood at $103.81 per barrel.

Gold And Silver Prices Today

Gold and silver traded higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). At 15:38, MCX gold prices for October 2026 futures stood at ₹1,52,128 per 10 grams, up 0.87%. At the same time, MCX silver prices for December 2026 futures stood at ₹2,35,215 per kg, up 1.33%.

Other News Headlines

Here are some other headlines for the day:

• New Zealand’s Parliament has approved legislation to implement the country’s free trade agreement with India. Under the pact, tariffs on nearly 95% of New Zealand’s exports to India will be eliminated or reduced significantly.

• HSBC Holdings Plc and ICICI Bank Ltd. in GIFT City emerged as the biggest lenders to India’s diaspora through a dedicated foreign-exchange swap programme. Their growing activity points to the financial hub’s rising importance in bringing overseas capital into India.

What’s Next?

Much of the next trading session is likely to hinge on the Fed’s policy decision and its announcements. Investors will also track crude oil prices, the rupee and global market cues for direction.

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