Indian Stocks Set for Positive Open: FII Inflows Boost Market
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities anticipate a positive start Friday, driven by strong FII inflows and a global market rally. Key corporate expansions add to market momentum.
Indian equity markets are poised for a positive opening on Friday, driven by a robust rally on Wall Street and a broad rebound across Asian markets, which has significantly improved global risk sentiment.
Further support for the domestic market stems from continued foreign fund inflows.
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Extended their buying streak on July 30.
- Purchased Indian equities worth: Rs 3,623.51 crore.
Corporate Developments Unfold
Several Indian companies announced key strategic moves and expansions, contributing to the day’s corporate news flow.
- Kesar India: Acquired an additional 20% equity stake in Nexa Infraspac via a Share Purchase Agreement dated July 30, 2026.
- Lemon Tree Hotels: Expanded its hospitality offerings by opening ‘Keys Prima by Lemon Tree Hotels, Kempty Road, Mussoorie’.
- TVS Motor Company: Revealed an expansion of its TVS Raider Super Squad Edition with a new Doctor Doom-inspired variant, unveiled in select Indian theatres.
Global Economic Indicators and Policy
Globally, U.S. markets closed higher on Thursday, primarily propelled by a sharp rally in technology stocks. This positive sentiment was bolstered by new economic data.
- Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index: Slipped by 0.1 percent in June.
- Prior month: Climbed by an upwardly revised 0.5 percent in May.
However, market participants remained cautious following a separate Commerce Department report indicating an unexpected slowdown in U.S. economic growth during the second quarter. This mixed data presents a nuanced global economic picture.
In policy news, Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, stated that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) incorporates comprehensive provisions specifically designed to address Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) issues.
The confluence of sustained foreign buying, an improved global risk appetite, and strategic corporate activities positions Indian equities for an optimistic start to Friday’s trading session.