Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Higher at 24125.50, Gains 35 Points Early on DII Support | 28 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 starts Friday’s session with a modest gap-up, opening at 24125.50, up 35 points from Thursday’s close. Domestic institutions continue their buying spree, providing early support.
The Indian equity market commences Friday’s trading session with a positive bias, as the Nifty 50 opens at 24125.50. This represents a modest gap-up, adding +35 points or +0.14% from its previous closing level of 24090.85. The early minutes of trade indicate a cautious but firm start, building on the momentum from Thursday’s session and positioning the benchmark index above the 24100 mark.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continue to be a significant pillar of support for the market, consistently demonstrating strong conviction. Data from August 27 clearly shows DIIs as net buyers, injecting a substantial ₹4977.17 crore into the equities. This robust domestic buying activity effectively absorbed the net selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who offloaded ₹298.26 crore on the same day. This pattern of DII support has been a defining characteristic of recent sessions, with DIIs also being robust buyers on August 26, contributing a significant ₹6425.16 crore. On that day, FIIs were net purchasers, with inflows of ₹502.63 crore, highlighting a mixed but overall supportive institutional landscape.
The current open, while modest in percentage terms, suggests underlying resilience in the face of mixed global cues. Investors are closely watching for sustained momentum as the session progresses, particularly how institutional flows evolve beyond the initial hour. The Nifty’s ability to hold above its previous close of 24090.85 and maintain levels above 24100 will be a key indicator for intraday sentiment and potential further upside.
| Index | Current Level | Change vs Prev Close |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24125.50 | +35 pts (+0.14%) |
The immediate focus for traders will be on the sustainability of this early positive move and any emerging themes in the broader market over the next 30 minutes, with institutional activity remaining a critical watchpoint.