New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- The Indian stock market slipped into the red on Monday, September 15, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week.

The BSE Sensex fell 119 points, or 0.15%, to close at 81,786, while the Nifty 50 slipped 45 points, or 0.18%, to end at 25,069. The decline snapped the Sensex's five-day winning streak and brought the Nifty's eight-session rally to a halt.

Midcap stocks are showing resilience in September, with Nifty Midcap 150 gaining steadily amid valuation concerns. Investors should focus on fundamentals, governance quality, and sectoral momentum-balancing optimism with caution as elevated multiples hint at selective opportunities over broad exposure.

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