New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Indian stock market slipped into the red on Monday, 15 September, as cautious investor sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting ended the Sensex's five-day winning streak and the Nifty's eight-session rally.

The BSE Sensex fell 119 points to 81,786 and the Nifty 50 declined 45 points to 25,069, despite opening higher and holding key support levels during the day. Meanwhile, midcap stocks showed resilience, with the Nifty Midcap 150 continuing to gain amid valuation concerns, prompting investors to balance optimism with caution by focusing on fundamentals, governance, and sector momentum.

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