Stock market today, Sept. 19 -- India's stock market indices opened slightly different on Friday following a recent surge fueled by a U.S. interest rate reduction and advancements in trade negotiations, while shares of the Adani group soared as the market regulator refuted Hindenburg's claims against the corporation.

Shares of Adani group firms rose between 0.7% and 11.3% after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) dismissed two allegations made by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research against billionaire Gautam Adani and his businesses. Although SEBI has cleared two accusations against Adani group companies, there are still 22 other orders pending, which include claims of stock manipulation via offshore entities and breaches...