Morning Brief: Nifty Dips 0.52% to 24,207; DIIs Net Buy ₹6,425 Cr Amid Global Cues | 27 Aug 2026, 08:15 AM IST

Indian equity benchmarks concluded Wednesday’s session in negative territory, with the Nifty 50 declining by -0.52%. Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Despite the broader market dip, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) showed strong buying interest.

Market Snapshot

Index	Last
Nifty 50	24,207.75 (-0.52%)
Nifty Bank	57,783.75 (+0.47%)
NIFTY Midcap 100	64,101.20 (-0.10%)

Institutional Flows

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers on Wednesday, injecting significant capital into the market. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) also maintained a positive stance.

Date	FII Net (₹ Cr)	DII Net (₹ Cr)
2026-08-26	+502.63	+6425.16
2026-08-25	+1593.53	+230.26
2026-08-24	+1181.66	+2493.41
2026-08-21	-542.71	+2124.14
2026-08-20	-583.36	+3537.71

Breaking down the FII activity, equity inflows remained robust while debt saw outflows:

Date	FII Equity Net (₹ Cr)	FII Debt Net (₹ Cr)
2026-08-25	+1667.85	-242.50
2026-08-24	+1974.45	-388.43
2026-08-21	-271.82	-77.23

Sector Performance

Nifty PSU Bank and Financial Services sectors posted gains, while IT and FMCG indices witnessed declines.

Sector	Last
Nifty PSU Bank	8,669.50 (+0.77%)
Nifty Financial Services	26,386.75 (+0.53%)
Nifty Pharma	26,626.30 (+0.23%)
Nifty Auto	29,000.15 (-0.74%)
Nifty Realty	910.15 (-0.83%)
Nifty FMCG	47,252.90 (-0.95%)
Nifty IT	30,318.85 (-1.47%)

Top Movers

Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank led the Nifty 50 gainers, while Bharti Airtel and Power Grid Corporation were among the top losers.

Symbol	Company	Last
Gainers
KOTAKBANK	Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	416.70 (+3.76%)
AXISBANK	Axis Bank Ltd.	1,255.00 (+1.62%)
JSWSTEEL	JSW Steel Ltd.	1,341.00 (+1.57%)
ULTRACEMCO	Ultratech Cement Ltd.	11,717.00 (+1.53%)
HDFCLIFE	HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.	553.00 (+1.15%)
Losers
BHARTIARTL	Bharti Airtel Ltd.	1,902.10 (-2.31%)
POWERGRID	Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.	265.20 (-2.14%)
INFY	Infosys Ltd.	1,120.00 (-2.10%)
LT	Larsen & Toubro Ltd.	4,038.10 (-1.96%)
NESTLEIND	Nestle India Ltd.	1,451.50 (-1.86%)

Global Cues

US markets closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by declining crude oil prices. Asian markets largely traded in the green on Wednesday, with hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. However, investors globally remained cautious, awaiting the release of US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the annual Jackson Hole conference.

Economy & Policy

• Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India as a compelling destination for data centres, citing investment commitments of approximately $200 billion from major global hyperscalers.
• The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) August 2026 Bulletin noted the domestic economy’s notable resilience to ongoing global headwinds, characterized by buoyant domestic demand and rising manufacturing and services activity.
• The government plans to add 100 new merchant vessels to India’s fleet over the next five years to reduce freight bills.
• The Federation of Indian Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) raised concerns over the RBI’s proposal to prohibit Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) from offering revolving credit, fearing disruption to MSME working-capital funding.

Corporate News

• Bharat Electronics: Secured additional orders worth ₹730 crore, covering communication equipment, radar, avionics, and more.
• IRB Infrastructure Developers: Received board approval to invest up to ₹351 crore in units of IRB InvIT Fund.
• GK Energy: Secured a Letter of Empanelment for executing Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Projects, allocated 100,000 projects of 1 kW each.
• Sai Parenterals: Its Australian subsidiary renewed its OTC Medicines Supply Agreement, valued at AUD 30 million over three years.
• Jaykay Enterprises: Its step-down subsidiary received an order worth approximately ₹60.01 crore from BrahMos Aerospace for composite parts.
• NBCC (India): Bagged an order from the Rajasthan Council of School Education for construction work.
• Bal Pharma: Informed about its Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Devson Catalyst: Informed about a change in management control.
• Samvardhana Motherson International: Announced the commencement of commercial production.

IPO Watch

Several Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are slated to open for subscription in the coming days:

• ESDS Software Solution: Opening on August 28, 2026, to raise up to ₹757 crore.
• Complete Sports and Management India: Opening on August 28, 2026, to raise up to ₹74.93 crore.
• Priority Jewels: Opening on August 28, 2026, to raise ₹91.50 crore.
• Purple Style Labs Ltd.: Opening August 31, 2026, with a price band of ₹546-575 per share.
• Shanti Inorganics Ltd.: Opening August 31, 2026, with a price band of ₹79-83 per share.
• Ashutosh Fibre Ltd.: Opening August 31, 2026, with a price band of ₹87-92 per share.
• Rays Of Belief Ltd.: Opening September 1, 2026, with a price band of ₹227-239 per share.

Inflation

India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation showed a mild cooling in July 2026, easing to 9.78% from 9.87% in June 2026. While primary articles and manufactured products inflation rose, fuel and power provided some relief with a substantial decline.

Despite a cautious global outlook and a dip in headline indices, strong DII buying and positive FII equity flows underscore underlying domestic confidence, particularly in the banking sector.

The market’s resilience, fueled by domestic institutional support, suggests a selective approach by investors who are closely monitoring global economic signals while identifying opportunities within India’s growing economy.