Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow: 18 September 2026: Levels, Movers and Stocks to Watch

The 30-share index closed at 74,314.59 on Thursday, 17 September 2026, down a marginal 21.86 points from Wednesday's close of 74,336.45. It opened at 74,182.62 and touched an intraday high of 74,677.56, while India VIX fell 7.82 percent to 12.14, its sharpest single-day drop this month.

Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, is tracking whether banking stocks, which pulled back mildly today, can stabilise, while Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, points to the sharp fall in India VIX as the clearest sign that this week's earlier turbulence is fading heading into 18 September 2026.

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Today's Sensex Recap

• Sensex closed at 74,314.59, nearly flat, after an intraday high of 74,677.56.
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries gained while HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank both eased, a mixed picture within the index.
• India VIX plunged 7.82 percent to 12.14, its sharpest single-day drop this month.

Sensex Support and Resistance Levels for Tomorrow

Trend: Mildly Constructive. Support Levels: 74,000 and 73,700. Resistance Levels: 74,700 and 75,000.

Ankit Jaiswal expects the index to hold within this 73,700 to 75,000 band if India VIX stays low. He flags 74,700 as the first level to watch on the upside, noting that clearing it would signal improving near-term strength.

Top Sensex Movers Today

Stock	CMP (Rs)	Change
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries	1,867.30	+0.74%
Reliance Industries	1,243.90	+0.31%
Tata Consultancy Services	2,190.00	+0.05%
ICICI Bank	1,347.60	-0.82%
HDFC Bank	713.00	-1.18%

Stocks to Watch for Sensex Tomorrow

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank remain the key Sensex stocks to watch for tomorrow, given today's pullback. Reliance Industries stays sensitive to crude oil price swings through its refining business. Kunal Singla adds Sun Pharmaceutical Industries to the watchlist after its strong session today.

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Global Cues for Sensex Tomorrow

• Crude oil prices and US Treasury yields, both key drivers of this week's earlier turbulence, appear to have steadied.
• A sharp fall in India VIX often signals reduced near-term risk, though it is not a guarantee against fresh volatility.
• FII and DII flow data released after Thursday's close will offer early cues for tomorrow.

What Does Market Sentiment Indicate for Tomorrow?

Sentiment around the Sensex has improved after India VIX's sharp 7.82 percent fall to 12.14, its steepest single-day drop this month. Ankit Jaiswal notes that today's session was really a story of rotation, pharma and metal stocks gained while banking eased, rather than a broad-based move in either direction. Kunal Singla is watching whether HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank can stabilise in Friday's session, since a continued pullback there could offset the improved mood elsewhere. A sustained calm in India VIX would likely be the clearest signal that the Sensex can extend beyond its current 73,700 to 75,000 range.

Risks to the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow

• A reversal higher in India VIX could quickly unsettle today's calmer mood.
• Continued weakness in HDFC Bank or ICICI Bank could weigh on the index.
• A fresh rise in crude oil prices could pressure Reliance Industries and other oil-linked stocks.
• Any surprise in FII flow data could shift sentiment quickly.

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Conclusion

The Sensex prediction for tomorrow, 18 September 2026, points to a mildly constructive session between 73,700 support and 75,000 resistance. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla both flag India VIX's sharp fall as the key reason for the improved mood, while noting that banking sector stabilisation would help confirm it.

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FAQs

What is the Sensex prediction for tomorrow, 18 September 2026?

Ans. It leans mildly constructive, with the index likely to test resistance near 74,700 and 75,000 after closing nearly flat at 74,314.59 on 17 September 2026.

Why was the Sensex nearly flat today despite India VIX's sharp fall?

Ans. The Sensex was nearly flat today, down just 21.86 points, as gains in pharma and metal stocks were offset by a pullback in HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, even as India VIX plunged 7.82 percent.

What are the key support and resistance levels for Sensex tomorrow?

Ans. Support is seen at 74,000 and 73,700, with resistance at 74,700 and 75,000. Ankit Jaiswal expects the index to test its resistance band if India VIX stays low.

Which Sensex stocks are analysts watching for tomorrow?

Ans. Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, TCS and Reliance Industries are among the Sensex names Kunal Singla is watching for tomorrow's session, given today's sector rotation.

How is India VIX shaping the Sensex outlook for tomorrow?

Ans. India VIX fell to 12.14 on 17 September 2026, down 7.82 percent, its sharpest single-day drop this month, suggesting a meaningful reduction in near-term fear for the Sensex.

What could change the Sensex outlook for tomorrow?

Ans. A reversal in crude oil prices, fresh FII flow data, or a resumption of banking sector weakness could all shift the Sensex outlook for tomorrow.