Opening Bell: Nifty 50 Gaps Up 149 Points to 24227, Sustained FII, DII Buying Fuels Optimism | 20 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 begins Thursday’s session with a significant gap-up, climbing to 24227.10, up 0.62% from its previous close. This positive start follows two consecutive sessions of robust buying from both FIIs and DIIs, setting an optimistic tone for early trade.
The Indian equity markets commenced Thursday’s trading session on a notably strong footing, with the Nifty 50 recording a significant gap-up opening. At 9:15 AM IST, the benchmark index stood at 24227.10, having surged +149 points, or +0.62%, from its previous closing level of 24078.30. This robust start signals a continuation of the positive sentiment observed in recent sessions.
The upward trajectory at the open is largely attributed to sustained and substantial buying activity from both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs). Provisional data for the two preceding sessions highlights this trend. On Wednesday, August 19, FIIs demonstrated net buying of +407.99 crore, while DIIs contributed significantly more, with net purchases amounting to +3973.72 crore. This collective institutional support provided a strong tailwind into today’s open.
Looking back at Tuesday, August 18, the buying momentum was equally pronounced. FIIs were net buyers to the tune of +1651.53 crore, complemented by DIIs who added +2579.31 crore. The consistent positive flow from both institutional categories over these two sessions has clearly bolstered market confidence, leading to the current gap-up. The fact that FIIs have not recorded any consecutive sell sessions further reinforces the prevailing bullish sentiment.
While specific sector performance data is not yet available in these early minutes of trade, the broad-based nature of the Nifty’s advance suggests a widespread positive reaction across various segments of the market. Investors are closely monitoring how these initial gains consolidate.
| Index | Today’s Open | Change vs Prev Close |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24227.10 | +149 pts (+0.62%) |
As trading progresses, market participants will be keenly observing whether the initial institutional buying continues to provide support and if any particular sectors begin to show distinct leadership or weakness in the next 30 minutes.