Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Higher at 23538 as Indian Markets Gain Ground This Morning | 15 Sept 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 opens at 23538.25, climbing 140 points. Domestic institutional buying remains a key support as the market attempts to break a two-day FII slump.
The Indian equity markets opened on a positive note this Tuesday, 15 September 2026, as the Nifty 50 began the session at 23538.25, marking a gain of +0.60% or 140 points over the previous close of 23398.10. The Nifty Bank also started in the green, opening at 56702.65, up +0.17%.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Open | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23538.25 | +0.60% |
| Nifty Bank | 56702.65 | +0.17% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62415.15 | +0.35% |
Early sector performance shows a varied start to the session. The Nifty IT index leads the gains at +2.92%, followed by Nifty Pharma at +0.58%, Nifty FMCG at +0.51%, Nifty Metal at +0.31%, Nifty Auto at +0.28%, and Nifty Energy at +0.12%. Conversely, Nifty PSU Bank is trading lower at −0.16%.
Investors are monitoring flows closely after two consecutive sessions of FII net selling. While FIIs offloaded a net of 438.24 crore in the last session, DIIs provided a buffer with a net purchase of 1025.85 crore.
Watch the Nifty 50 price action over the next 30 minutes to see if the opening gains hold against potential profit-booking at higher levels.