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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

01/09/26, Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are likely to open on a weak note on Tuesday, with GIFT Nifty seeing a modest fall in the morning trade. A renewed US-Iran fighting pushed crude oil prices above $91 a barrel, while Wall Street ended lower overnight. Mixed Asian markets and heavy foreign investor selling also weigh on sentiment. GIFT Nifty was trading at 24,166 at around 8.10 am, down 60 points, or 0.25 percent, from its previous day's close. Indian equities ended lower in the previous session following the Closing Auction Session. The Sensex fell 307.68 points, or 0.40 percent, to 76,956.83, while the Nifty declined 95.25 points, or 0.39 percent, to 24,080.40. The macro backdrop remains mixed. Rising crude prices could offset some of the support from India's stronger-than-expected GDP growth, and expectations that the US Federal Reserve could keep monetary policy tighter for longer may weigh on risk appetite across emerging markets.

Oil rises above $91 as US-Iran fighting resumes

Crude oil prices climbed on Tuesday after renewed fighting in the Middle East revived concerns around energy supplies. Brent crude rose 0.7 percent to above $91 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate gained 0.9 percent to $86.55 a barrel. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month, with American forces hitting an island in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran responding with attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

Asian markets mixed; Wall Street ends lower on inflation concerns

Asian equities traded on a mixed note on Tuesday as investors balanced geopolitical concerns against pockets of strength in regional markets. MSCI's Asia-Pacific equities gauge edged 0.3 percent higher, led by Taiwanese shares. Japan's Topix rose 0.5 percent, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.5 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.7 percent, while the Shanghai Composite was largely unchanged. S&P 500 futures were also little changed in Asian trade.

Wall Street ends lower as oil fuels inflation concerns

US equities declined on Monday as the jump in crude oil prices revived concerns over inflation and the possibility of tighter monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.70 percent to 53,185.90, while the S&P 500 lost 0.33 percent to 7,686.14. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.12 percent to 26,370.89.

Expectations around the Federal Reserve remain a major global market driver after recent signals that policymakers remain focused on controlling inflation. The US jobs report will be the next key global trigger, with investors looking for clues on the Fed's policy trajectory, Treasury yields and broader risk appetite.

Strong India GDP growth offers domestic cushion

On the domestic front, a resilient economy faces the challenging global backdrop. India's real GDP expanded 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27, exceeding the RBI's projection of 7 percent as well as market expectations. Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, said robust domestic consumption, sustained investment activity and healthy manufacturing growth supported the stronger performance despite an increasingly challenging global environment. He expects the growth print to help cushion some of the downside risks facing Indian equities.

Nifty technical outlook

Ponmudi expects the Nifty to retain a cautious-to-weak bias, with 24,200 as the immediate resistance and 24,300-24,400 as the stronger hurdle. The 24,000 level remains crucial support, with a decisive break potentially opening the way towards 23,900-23,800.

Foreign portfolio flows remain a key concern after FIIs intensified their selling in the previous session. Foreign institutional investors offloaded nearly Rs 8,000 crore worth of Indian equities on August 31. Domestic institutional investors continued to provide support, buying equities worth Rs 4,588 crore.
Report written by Shaleen Agrawal 
Source: Network18 


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02/09/26, BankNifty intraday chart for today

Expecting more continuous fall below 56600