Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Lower at 22726 Amid Sustained FII Selling Pressure Today Morning | 29 Sept 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 opens at 22726.70, down 0.24% as foreign investors continue their selling streak. Markets face early pressure across banking and heavyweights.
The Indian equity markets commenced the trading session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with a gap down. The Nifty 50 opened at 22726.70, marking a decline of 54 points or −0.24% compared to the previous close of 22780.25. The Nifty Bank index mirrored this trend, opening at 54300.20, down −0.31% from its previous close of 54471.65. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap 100 remained largely flat, opening at 59906.70, a marginal change of −0.01%.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Open | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22726.70 | −0.24% |
| Nifty Bank | 54300.20 | −0.31% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59906.70 | −0.01% |
The early trade reflects continued caution as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) maintain their exit from the market. Data shows FIIs recorded a net outflow of 5353.22 crore on September 28, marking two consecutive sessions of net selling. Conversely, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided support with a net inflow of 5189.02 crore in the last session.
Watch the price action in the first 30 minutes to determine if the Nifty 50 can reclaim the 22750 level or if selling pressure intensifies.