Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Holds 24624.65; DIIs Show Strong Buying Amid Mixed Session | 06 Aug 2026, 08:00 AM IST
Key Highlights
Nifty 50 concluded Wednesday’s session almost flat at 24624.65, supported by significant DII buying offsetting FII selling. This mixed sentiment suggests a cautious open for Thursday’s trading session.
Indian equities witnessed a mixed trading session on Wednesday, 05 August 2026, as domestic institutional investors (DIIs) injected ₹2883.17 crore into the market, largely offsetting the ₹943.42 crore net selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The benchmark closed marginally higher by +10 points at 24624.65.
| Index Name | Close | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24624.65 | +0.04% |
| Nifty Bank | 57739.95 | −0.29% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63605.25 | +0.18% |
While the Nifty 50 registered a modest gain of +0.04%, the Nifty Bank index saw a decline of −0.29%, closing at 57739.95. In contrast, the NIFTY Midcap 100 index outperformed, rising by +0.18% to 63605.25, indicating continued interest in broader market segments. Market breadth for the Nifty 50 was nearly balanced, with 26 advances against 24 declines.
and Flows
Foreign institutional investors were net sellers on Wednesday, offloading ₹943.42 crore. This marks a shift from the previous session, 04 August 2026, where FIIs were net buyers with an inflow of ₹2446.47 crore. Domestic institutional investors, however, continued their buying spree, adding ₹2883.17 crore to their portfolios on 05 August 2026. Over the last five sessions, DIIs have been net buyers in four, while FII flows have been more volatile, with three net buying sessions and two net selling sessions.
Sectoral Performance and Top Movers
Sectoral performance was varied on Wednesday. While some sectors recorded gains of up to +1.27%, +0.84%, and +0.72%, others experienced declines, with losses reaching −0.29%, −0.16%, and −0.13%. One sector also closed flat at −0.00%. Among the Nifty 50 constituents, Shriram Finance Ltd. led the gainers, surging by +3.23% to ₹1122.4. Other top performers included Grasim Industries Ltd. (+2.74%), Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (+2.56%), JSW Steel Ltd. (+2.31%), and Hindalco Industries Ltd. (+1.96%). On the losing side, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. saw the steepest decline, falling by −1.91% to ₹2413. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (−1.55%), HCL Technologies Ltd. (−1.45%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (−1.22%), and JIO Financial Services Ltd. (−1.15%) were among the other significant losers.
What to Watch at 9:15 AM
The consistent DII buying provides a crucial support layer, even as FIIs show intermittent selling. Given the mixed close across indices and sectors, market participants will closely monitor opening cues for Thursday’s session, looking for clear directional trends.