Pre-Market Brief: Nifty Holds 24000 Amidst Mixed Close; FIIs Return as Buyers | 02 Sept 2026, 08:00 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 closed marginally lower at 24055.80 on Tuesday, while Nifty Bank saw a significant decline. FIIs turned net buyers, injecting fresh capital. Traders watch for sustained institutional activity at the 9:15 AM open.
Based on 01 September 2026 closing prices, the Indian equity benchmarks experienced a mixed session on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 ended marginally lower, while the Nifty Bank index saw a notable decline. Institutional flows showed FIIs returning as net buyers.
| Name | Close | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24055.80 | −0.10% |
| Nifty Bank | 57409.60 | −1.06% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63334.50 | −1.39% |
The Nifty 50 settled at 24055.80, down 25 points or 0.10%. The broader market, represented by the NIFTY Midcap 100, saw a decline of 1.39%, closing at 63334.50. The Nifty Bank index was a significant laggard, shedding 615 points or 1.06% to end at 57409.60. This indicates pressure on financial stocks during the session.
FII and DII Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers on September 01, 2026, injecting ₹1143.38 crore into the Indian equity market. This marks a notable shift after several sessions of consistent net selling, suggesting a potential change in sentiment from foreign participants. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their robust buying trend, adding ₹1846.94 crore on the same day, thereby providing crucial support to the market. Over the last five sessions, while FIIs have been net sellers overall, with significant outflows on August 31 (₹7985.88 crore) and August 28 (₹5039.8 crore), the latest data indicates a positive reversal. DIIs, on the other hand, have consistently provided underlying support, registering net buying across all five recorded sessions, highlighting domestic resilience.
Top Movers
Among the Nifty constituents, ITC Ltd. led the gains, rising 4.34% to ₹266.6. Bharti Airtel Ltd. also posted strong performance, up 3.60% at ₹1877.2. Other notable gainers included Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (+3.41%), HCL Technologies Ltd. (+2.99%), and Reliance Industries Ltd. (+2.51%). On the losing side, Shriram Finance Ltd. was the top laggard, falling 4.58% to ₹1059.1. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. declined 4.41%, closing at ₹12950. Nestle India Ltd. (−3.90%), Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (−3.75%), and Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (−3.48%) also saw significant corrections.
What to Watch at 9:15
The market opens on Wednesday, 02 September 2026, with attention on whether FIIs sustain their buying momentum and if the Nifty Bank can recover from its previous session’s losses.