Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Lower at 24712.65 as Early Trades Reflect Caution | 04 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 opens at 24712.65, trading with a gap-down start, shedding 62 points. Early trades indicate a cautious tone as investors assess global cues. Both FIIs and DIIs were net buyers yesterday.
The Indian equity benchmark, Nifty 50, commenced Tuesday’s trading session with a notable gap-down opening, registering at 24712.65 points. This early trade marks a decline of −62 points, or −0.25%, compared to its previous close of 24774.30. The initial minutes of trade reflect a cautious sentiment among market participants, pushing the index into negative territory right from the bell.
This morning’s dip follows a session on Monday where the Nifty 50 managed to close positively, supported by robust institutional buying. However, the early moves today suggest that global cues or profit-booking might be influencing the market’s direction, overriding the domestic institutional support seen recently.
| Index | Open (Today) | Change vs Prev Close |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24712.65 | −0.25% (−62 pts) |
Data from the last two trading sessions indicates sustained buying interest from both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs). On August 3, FIIs recorded a significant net inflow of +922.26 crore, while DIIs contributed a substantial +1571.18 crore. This trend of net buying was also observed in the session prior, on July 31, with FIIs adding +277.48 crore and DIIs infusing +2260.37 crore. Notably, FIIs have not recorded any consecutive selling sessions, underscoring a consistent positive stance from foreign funds in recent days, despite today’s opening.
As the market settles into the trading day, the Nifty 50’s ability to hold above immediate support levels will be key. The focus for the next 30 minutes will be on whether early selling pressure intensifies or if buyers emerge to pare down the initial losses.