Opening Bell: Nifty 50 Opens +0.21% at 24123.80; IT, Energy Lead Early Gains | 17 Jul 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 opens Friday’s session at 24123.80, marking a +0.21% gain from its previous close. Early trade indicates a positive start, with IT and energy stocks showing initial strength.
The Nifty 50 commenced Friday’s trading session with a positive bias, opening at 24123.80. This marks a gap up of +51 points, or +0.21%, compared to its previous close of 24072.75.
| Index | Open | Change vs Prev Close |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24123.80 | +0.21% (+51 pts) |
In the initial minutes of trade, market breadth data for the Nifty 50 is yet to establish a clear trend, with zero advances and zero declines reported at the open.
Early Movers
Among the top gainers in early trade, technology stocks showed strength. Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TECHM) leads with a +0.35% gain at ₹1515.6, followed by Infosys Ltd. (INFY) up +0.24% at ₹1085. Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) also contributed to the positive sentiment, trading +0.26% higher at ₹1300. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) gained +0.23% to ₹3125, and JSW Steel Ltd. (JSWSTEEL) was up +0.22% at ₹1223.7.
Conversely, Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (BAJAJFINSV) was an early laggard, down −0.36% at ₹1832. Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) registered a −0.25% decline to ₹2668. Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL), Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT), and Bajaj Auto Ltd. (BAJAJ-AUTO) also saw minor dips, trading −0.17% lower at ₹285.95, ₹3146, and ₹10314 respectively.
FII and DII Activity
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been net sellers for the past two consecutive sessions. On July 16, FIIs recorded net outflows of −₹4205.56 crore, following −₹735.83 crore on July 15. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, provided support, with net inflows of +₹2986.41 crore on July 16 and +₹704.93 crore on July 15.
Investors will be watching for sustained momentum in the index and sector-specific movements as broader market participation picks up.