Good morning! Based on 31 August 2026 closing prices, Indian equity markets closed Monday’s session on a mixed note, with the benchmark Nifty 50 experiencing a modest decline while the Nifty Bank index posted significant gains. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) recorded a substantial net outflow, marking their third consecutive session of selling.
| Index | Close | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24080.40 | −0.39% |
| Nifty Bank | 58024.95 | +0.92% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 64224.75 | +0.24% |
The Nifty 50 shed 95 points, closing at 24080.40, a 0.39% dip. In contrast, the Nifty Bank index surged by 529 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 58024.95. The NIFTY Midcap 100 also showed positive momentum, rising by 0.24% to 64224.75, indicating resilience in broader markets.
Top Movers
Among the Nifty constituents, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (SUNPHARMA) led the gainers, advancing by +3.38% to ₹1984.8. Nestle India Ltd. (NESTLEIND) followed with a +2.88% increase, closing at ₹1496.5. Other significant gainers included Axis Bank Ltd. (AXISBANK) up +2.77%, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) with a +2.76% rise, and Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) which gained +2.46%.
On the downside, Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) was the top loser, plummeting by −9.76% to ₹2859.1. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) also saw significant selling pressure, declining by −6.70% to ₹1593.1. Other notable losers included ITC Ltd. (ITC) down −3.95%, Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) falling −3.75%, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) which closed −3.30% lower.
FII / DII Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers for the third consecutive session on Monday, 31 August 2026, recording a significant net outflow of ₹7,985.88 crore. This follows earlier outflows of ₹5,039.8 crore on 28 August and ₹298.26 crore on 27 August. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their supportive role, registering net purchases of ₹4,588.88 crore on Monday. DIIs have been consistent net buyers over the last five sessions, providing crucial counter-balance to FII selling.
What to Watch at 9:15
The market opens Tuesday with FII selling pressure contrasting with DII support and mixed index performance, suggesting a cautious start to the session.