Sensex slides 778 points as market braces for flat opening on Sept 16

The Sensex fell 777.94 points, closing at 74,003.82, while the Nifty 50 dropped 279.50 points to end at 23,118.60, setting the tone for a flat start on Wednesday, 16 September. Traders saw the indices end lower in the previous session, with the Nifty slipping below the 23,200 mark. Analysts attribute the dip to mixed signals from global markets, which left investors cautious. The Gift Nifty live chart indicated a near‑flat opening, trading around 23,212 at 7:19 AM, roughly ten points below its prior level. Despite the modest early movement, the earlier losses suggest continued volatility ahead. Market participants will watch for any shift in global cues before the closing bell later today.