Stock market today: For the week ended 12 September 2025, the benchmark Nifty-50 index ended with more tan 1.5% gains, helped by positive global cues. The bank Nifty at 54,809.30 also gained 1.3% while IT was among key gainers supported by metals and Autos. The mid- and small-caps also gained around 2%.<\/p>\n
Trade Setup for Monday<\/p>\n
In terms of key levels for Nifty, the 25150\u201325200 zone will act as a near-term resistance. A sustained move above 25200 could trigger a sharp rally towards 25500, and eventually 25700 in the short term. The 24950\u201324900 zone is expected to offer strong support, said Sudeep Shah, Vice-President & Head of Technical and Derivatives Research, SBI Securities.<\/p>\n
The Bank Nifty index has reached its immediate resistance zone around 55,000, said Shah.<\/p>\n
Global Markets, US Fed rate cuts and Trump Tariffs<\/p>\n
On the domestic front, investors will monitor the release of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and further updates on GST implementation. Globally, all eyes will be on the FOMC policy decision, with markets largely expecting a rate cut following weaker US job data and moderating inflation. Updates on the progress of the India\u2013US trade deal will also remain a key factor to watch, said Ajit Mishra \u2013 SVP, Research, Religare Broking.<\/p>\n
Stocks to buy today<\/p>\n
Regarding stocks to buy today, market experts\u2014Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking; Ganesh Dongre, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Anand Rathi and Shiju Koothupalakkal, Senior Manager of Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, recommended these Eight intraday stocks for today: BEML<\/a> Ltd., Astra Microwave Products Ltd., Vedanta<\/a> Ltd., Hindustan Zinc<\/a> Ltd., Prestige Estates Projects Ltd., Ideaforge Technology Ltd., Finolex Industries Ltd., and HBL Engineering Ltd.<\/p>\n Sumeet Bagadia’s stock picksBEML Ltd- Bagadia recommends buying BEML<\/a> at around \u20b94420 keeping Stop loss at \u20b94250 for a target price of \u20b94777<\/p>\n BEML is currently trading at 4420. The rally was backed by strong volumes and held gains firmly through the session, reflecting strong bullish sentiment and aggressive buying interest. On the technical front, the stock displayed a powerful breakout above near-term resistances, decisively reclaiming its short-term and medium-term moving averages. The stock is now comfortably trading above the key moving averages. The alignment of these averages below the current market price strengthens the bullish undertone, suggesting that the recent corrective phase has matured into a fresh uptrend. The latest breakout from this consolidation range signals a renewed up-leg, potentially setting the stage for a retest of earlier highs.<\/p>\n 2. Astra Microwave Products Ltd- Bagadia recommends buying ASTRAMICRO at around \u20b91085 keeping Stop loss at \u20b91050 for a target price of 1165<\/p>\n ASTRAMICRO has delivered an impressive up move, from a technical perspective, the stock has convincingly crossed and sustained above all its key moving averages. This alignment of short, medium, and long-term averages below the current market price suggests a strong bullish structure. The stock had been consolidating over the past few weeks after a sharp rally that peaked in early June. Today\u2019s up move marks a decisive break above near-term resistance, supported by favourable price action.<\/p>\n Ganesh Dongre’s stocks to buy today<\/p>\n