Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Gains 118 Points as FIIs and DIIs Drive Market Momentum | 24 Sept 2026, 08:00 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 closes at 23446.80 as institutional buying fuels a positive session. Investors watch for sustained momentum as the NSE prepares for today’s 9:15 open.
Market Overview
Based on 23 September 2026 closing prices, the Nifty 50 posted a gain of +0.51%, settling at 23446.80. Market sentiment remained optimistic as both the Nifty Bank and Nifty Midcap 100 indices mirrored the broader market gains.
| Index | Close | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23446.80 | +0.51 |
| Nifty Bank | 56548.90 | +0.59 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 62396.45 | +0.70 |
Institutional Flows
Institutional activity remained robust during the previous session. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) recorded a net inflow of ₹1617.45 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) added ₹2341.46 crore to the market. This combined buying interest provided a strong foundation for the index performance observed on 23 September 2026.
Top Movers and Sector Performance
The session saw significant buying in heavyweights, with Bajaj Finance Ltd. leading the gainers at +3.41%, followed by Hindalco Industries Ltd. at +3.17% and Tata Steel Ltd. at +3.16%. Conversely, selling pressure weighed on HCL Technologies Ltd., which fell −1.08%, and Titan Company Ltd., which declined −0.98%.
Looking Ahead to 9:15
As we approach the 9:15 AM IST open on Thursday, 24 September 2026, market participants will monitor if the institutional inflow trend continues to support the current index levels.