Indian Stocks Rise: Global Cues, FII Inflows Boost Market
By ThePip Desk
Indian equity indices climbed Monday, driven by positive global markets and strong FII inflows. Exports show significant growth, signaling a robust economic outlook.
Domestic equity indices maintained positive momentum in late morning deals on Monday, buoyed by favorable global market signals and renewed foreign institutional investor activity. The Sensex traded marginally higher as buying interest emerged in key IT and consumer durable stocks.
Market Performance Snapshot
- BSE Sensex: Trading at 78607.24
- Daily Gain: Up by 108.07 points, a 0.14% increase
- Trading Range: Between 78298.92 and 78676.98
- Index Composition: 19 stocks advancing, 11 stocks declining
Positive global cues stemmed from Asian markets trading mostly higher, which tracked a strong finish in U.S. markets on Friday. Sentiment also improved following an unexpected loss of U.S. jobs in July, suggesting the Federal Reserve might keep its monetary policy unchanged.
Further bolstering the market, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) became net buyers in Indian equities on August 7, 2026. They purchased a net amount of Rs 480.24 crore, ending two consecutive sessions of selling pressure.
Sectoral Shifts and Key Movers
- Top Gaining Sectors: Realty up by 1.44%, IT up by 1.05%, Consumer Durables up by 0.93%, Auto up by 0.85%, Consumer Disc up by 0.69%
- Top Losing Sectors: PSU down by 0.47%, Utilities down by 0.42%, Bankex down by 0.28%, Power down by 0.02%
Key stocks driving Sensex gains included Titan Company, Tata Steel, Infosys, Trent, and HCL Technologies. However, rising crude oil prices limited broader market advancements, fueled by uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Sensex Top Gainers: Titan Company (up 3.24%), Tata Steel (up 1.76%), Infosys (up 1.33%), Trent (up 0.97%), HCL Technologies (up 0.88%)
- Sensex Top Losers: NTPC (down 1.20%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (down 1.02%), Power Grid (down 0.90%), State Bank of India (down 0.68%), Bharti Airtel (down 0.68%)
India’s Expanding Trade Footprint
In a separate development, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada highlighted significant growth in the issuance of certificates of origin. These crucial documents, which grant duty benefits under free trade agreements, more than doubled from 3.6 lakh in 2021-22 to over 7.8 lakh in 2026-27 so far.
This surge indicates increased utilization of India’s trade agreements and expanding market access for Indian exporters. Furthermore, India’s merchandise exports recorded robust growth during April-June 2026-27, rising by 16% to reach $129.32 billion.