Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today ahead of the US Fed meeting 17 September 2025

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17 Sep, 2025

The Indian stock market started the week on a strong note, with benchmark indices trading higher in line with global peers. Investors drew confidence from progress in India-US trade talks while waiting for the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, which is expected to provide further cues on market direction.

At Tuesday’s close, the Sensex climbed 594.95 points, or 0.73%, to 82,380.69, while the Nifty 50 advanced 169.90 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 25,239.10. On the sectoral front, buying interest was broad-based. Nifty Auto, Realty, IT, and Media sectors outperformed, while FMCG and Healthcare faced mild profit booking. The broader market remained healthy, with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.54% and Nifty Small Cap 100 gaining 0.95%, signaling continued strength in the mid-to-small cap segment.

Stock Market Outlook

Vaishali Parekh, Vice President of Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, said the Nifty 50 index has sustained above 25,000 levels, maintaining a positive bias. However, the index faces a crucial hurdle at 25,250 levels. A decisive breakout above the 25,250–25,300 zone could trigger a fresh rally, potentially pushing the index toward 25,800 levels.

“The Nifty 50 index gained further with a robust move witnessed during the session, improving the bias and arriving near the important hurdle of the 25,250 zone, which needs to be breached decisively to establish conviction and thereafter, anticipate further rise in the coming days,” Parekh noted. She added that 24,800 serves as the key near-term support, with sentiment expected to improve further after the Fed’s policy outcome.

Bank Nifty View

On the Bank Nifty index, Parekh observed that it moved past the 55,000 mark ahead of the Fed meeting outcome. However, a decisive move past the 50-DEMA at 55,150 is needed to strengthen the bullish bias. She highlighted 53,600 as the crucial support zone, with the daily range expected between 54,700 to 55,700.

Vaishali Parekh’s Stock Picks for 17 September 2025

Ahead of the US Fed policy outcome, Parekh recommended three stocks for investors looking to trade with a positive outlook:

1. JSW Infrastructure
   
   

• Buy at: ₹324
  
  

• Target: ₹350
  
  

• Stop Loss: ₹315
  
  

2. HFCL
   
   

• Buy at: ₹75
  
  

• Target: ₹80
  
  

• Stop Loss: ₹73
  
  

3. Persistent Systems
   
   

• Buy at: ₹5450
  
  

• Target: ₹5700
  
  

• Stop Loss: ₹5350
  
  

Conclusion

With Indian equities showing resilience and global cues adding volatility, Parekh believes the short-term outlook remains positive for key indices and select stocks. Investors, however, should monitor crucial resistance and support levels, as the US Fed policy decision will play a defining role in near-term market direction.

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