Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Higher at 24103.50; Early Trades Show Positive Momentum | 01 Sept 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities open Tuesday with a positive bias. The Nifty 50 starts at 24103.50, up +0.10%, reflecting early optimism despite two consecutive sessions of FII outflows.
The Indian equity market commenced Tuesday’s session with a positive bias, as the Nifty 50 opened at 24103.50 points, marking a gain of +23 points, or +0.10%, compared to its previous close of 24080.40. This early uptick suggests a degree of cautious optimism among domestic investors as trading begins, setting a slightly positive tone for the day after the previous session’s flat close.
| Index | Open | Change vs Prev Close |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24103.50 | +0.10% (+23 pts) |
The market’s opening direction comes after two consecutive sessions of significant selling pressure from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). On August 31, 2026, FIIs recorded substantial net outflows of −₹7985.88 crore. This heavy selling was partially absorbed by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), who provided crucial support with net inflows of +₹4588.88 crore on the same day.
This pattern of FII selling and DII buying has been consistent. In the session prior, on August 28, 2026, FIIs were also net sellers, offloading equities worth −₹5039.8 crore. DIIs once again stepped in to counterbalance this, registering net buying of +₹5183.93 crore. The cumulative FII outflow over these two sessions totals over ₹13,000 crore, indicating a notable shift in foreign investor sentiment.
Despite these substantial foreign outflows, the Nifty 50 has managed to open in positive territory. This resilience underscores the continued strength of domestic liquidity and the confidence of local institutional and retail investors, who appear to be providing a robust floor for the market. The divergence between FII and DII activity remains a critical factor influencing market dynamics at the open.
Market participants will closely monitor the sustainability of this domestic buying support and any shifts in institutional flows, alongside global cues, for further direction in the coming 30 minutes of trade.