Opening Bell: Nifty 50 Opens Lower at 22452 as FII Selling Pressure Continues Today | 01 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 opened at 22452.45, down 0.74% as FIIs extend their selling streak to two sessions. Domestic institutional support remains the primary focus.
The Indian equity markets opened on a weak note this Thursday, 01 October 2026, as the Nifty 50 surrendered 168 points to start the session at 22452.45. The benchmark index reflects a 0.74% decline, mirroring the broader caution seen in the early minutes of trade.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Open | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22452.45 | −0.74% |
| Nifty Bank | 54382.00 | −0.46% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59179.25 | −0.26% |
The Nifty Bank index also traded lower, shedding 251 points to open at 54382.00, representing a 0.46% decline from the previous close. The Nifty Midcap 100 followed the trend, opening at 59179.25, down 0.26%.
Institutional Activity
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have maintained a consistent selling trajectory, offloading a net of 9980.22 crore in the previous session, marking their second consecutive day of net selling. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have provided a counterweight, recording net inflows of 6952.71 crore in the last session.
Investors will be watching the price action in the first 30 minutes to see if DII inflows can stabilize the indices against persistent FII selling pressure.