Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Marginally Up at 24245.65 as DII Support Continues | 21 Aug 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities open Friday’s session with Nifty 50 trading marginally higher at 24245.65 points. The market sees a flat start, supported by continued domestic institutional buying, offsetting FII outflows.
The Indian equity market commences Friday’s trading session with the benchmark Nifty 50 opening marginally in positive territory. In the early minutes of trade, the index registered a modest gain of +0.06%, or +14 points, opening at 24245.65. This slight uplift comes after the Nifty 50 closed at 24231.85 on the previous day, indicating a flat to slightly positive start to the day’s proceedings.
The market’s initial direction reflects a continuation of the nuanced institutional activity observed in recent sessions. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have been consistent pillars of support, their sustained buying helping to absorb any selling pressure from other investor categories.
| Index | Open | Change vs Prev Close |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24245.65 | +0.06% (+14 pts) |
A closer look at the FII and DII flows for the preceding two sessions provides further context. On Thursday, August 20, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, recording outflows of −583.36 crore rupees. This selling was comfortably counteracted by DIIs, who demonstrated strong conviction with net purchases amounting to +3537.71 crore rupees on the same day.
The session prior, on Wednesday, August 19, saw FIIs as net buyers, contributing +407.99 crore rupees to the market. DIIs, meanwhile, continued their robust investment strategy, adding a substantial +3973.72 crore rupees. Notably, the data indicates that FIIs have not engaged in consecutive selling sessions, with the ‘FII consecutive sell sessions’ count standing at 0.
Given the absence of specific sector or top mover data in these initial minutes, the market’s trajectory will largely depend on broad-based participation and the sustained momentum from domestic funds. The early hours will be crucial for establishing a clearer trend.
Market participants should closely observe the Nifty 50’s ability to maintain its current levels and potentially build on these early gains. The 24200 level serves as an immediate psychological support, and its defense could signal underlying strength for the remainder of the morning trade.