MUMBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - STOCKS:

The benchmark BSE Sensex was little changed at 81,860,

while the broader NSE Nifty 50 index was slightly down

at 25,083 points, as investors awaited the U.S. Federal

Reserve's policy meeting, where investors expect the central

bank to resume the easing cycle.

RUPEE:

The Indian rupee was steady versus the U.S. dollar at

88.2375, as traders balanced certainty around a Federal Reserve

rate cut with ongoing headwinds from U.S. trade tariffs.

GOVERNMENT BONDS:

The benchmark 10-year bond was quoted at 98.8175

rupees, with the yield up 1 bp at 6.4956%, weighed by higher

U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices, while traders awaited the

Federal Reserve's policy decision.

OVERNIGHT INDEX SWAPS:

The one-year overnight index swap rate was

flat at 5.475%, while the five-year swap rate

was little changed at 5.7%.

CALL MONEY:

India's overnight call money rate was at 5.20% and the

overnight TREPS rate was at 5.32%.