Pre-Market Briefing
What you need to know before the Indian market opens — auto-refreshed every time you open page before Indian Market opens, using global cues, economy calendar, Commodity, Forex indicators, GIFT Nifty and live news.
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India opening indicators
GIFT Nifty · Nifty 50 · Bank Nifty · Sensex · VIX · USD-INR
GIFT Nifty is currently indicating a flat to positive opening opening for Indian markets, though the actual 9:15 IST open may still differ due to fresh news, pre-open auction imbalances or corporate events.
- US futures mildly higher (+0.09%)
- Crude spiking (+2.20%)
GIFT Nifty points to a flat to positive opening start. Key cues: US futures mildly higher (+0.09%); Crude spiking (+2.20%). Top overnight story: Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gains.
vs Nifty 50 previous close. Indicative only — the actual market opening may differ.
Five things to know before the market opens
Curated by relevance — RBI · Fed · earnings surprises · big-cap moves
- 1Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gains
Asian markets showed cautious optimism as crude oil prices experienced slight increases, with eyes on potential agreements in the Middle East. Technology stocks thrived, particularly CoreWeave, which soared following an upgraded forecast. Investors are navigating between geopolit
positiveAsiaCommoditiesGeopolitics·Economic Times· - 2BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says - Reuters
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says Reuters
neutralCentral Bank·Reuters· - 3Stocks in news: L&T, Tata Motors, HAL, Grasim, NBCC and IRCTC
The Indian equity markets concluded the trading session on a low note, as escalating crude oil prices weighed heavily on worldwide market sentiment. Notable developments included Larsen & Toubro's announcement of a strategic business transfer for its data center services. Foc
neutralIndiaCommodities·Economic Times· - 4Sensex, Nifty extend gains to 3rd day, Q4 results to guide stock-specific action
India VIX, which measures near-term volatility saw a sharp fall of 18 percent to trade around 10.42
positiveIndiaEarnings·Moneycontrol· - 5Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian equity benchmarks concluded lower on Tuesday, August 11, with Nifty 50 falling below 24,500. Crude oil price rebound and F&O expiry volatility impacted investor sentiment significantly. Market momentum now shifts towards the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index data rele
negativeIndiaCommoditiesGeopolitics·Economic Times·
Impact on Indian markets
Sector linkages driven by overnight cross-asset moves
- Crude oil rising (+2.20%)Affected: Aviation, paints, tyres, oil marketing companies (OMCs)Sensitivity: Higher input-cost pressureMedium to High
- Rupee strengthening vs USD (-1.05%)Affected: IT & pharma exporters (positive on ₹ weakness); import-dependent metals & OMCs (negative)Sensitivity: Mixed sector impactMedium
Sensitivities and sector linkages are educational only — not investment advice. Actual sector performance depends on many other factors including corporate news, valuations and flows.
Overnight U.S. cash-market close
Dow · S&P 500 · Nasdaq · Russell 2000
Current U.S. futures
Dow · S&P 500 · Nasdaq futures — snapshotted at 07:00 IST
Asian markets
Nikkei · Hang Seng · Shanghai · Shenzhen · KOSPI · Taiwan · ASX · STI
Commodities
Brent · WTI · Gold · Silver · Copper · Natural Gas
Currencies
USD-INR · Dollar Index · EUR-USD · GBP-USD · USD-JPY
Bond yields
US 13-week · 5Y · 10Y · 30Y Treasuries · India 10Y G-Sec
An inverted curve (short-end above long-end) has historically been an early recession signal; a steep upward curve suggests growth expectations.
Latest global market news
Moneycontrol · Economic Times · FT · Reuters · Bloomberg
- Economic Times·Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gains
Asian markets showed cautious optimism as crude oil prices experienced slight increases, with eyes on potential agreements in the Middle East. Technology stocks thrived, particularly CoreWeave, which soared following an upgraded forecast. Investors are navigating between geopolit
- Reuters·BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says - Reuters
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says Reuters
- Economic Times·Stocks in news: L&T, Tata Motors, HAL, Grasim, NBCC and IRCTC
The Indian equity markets concluded the trading session on a low note, as escalating crude oil prices weighed heavily on worldwide market sentiment. Notable developments included Larsen & Toubro's announcement of a strategic business transfer for its data center services. Foc
- Moneycontrol·Sensex, Nifty extend gains to 3rd day, Q4 results to guide stock-specific action
India VIX, which measures near-term volatility saw a sharp fall of 18 percent to trade around 10.42
- Economic Times·Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian equity benchmarks concluded lower on Tuesday, August 11, with Nifty 50 falling below 24,500. Crude oil price rebound and F&O expiry volatility impacted investor sentiment significantly. Market momentum now shifts towards the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index data rele
Economic calendar
High-impact global events for today & tomorrow
- high2026-08-12 · USUS CPI (Jul)
India corporate news
Company announcements & regulatory disclosures
- Economic Times·Sebi proposes to expand FPI play in commodities
In a strategic move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has unveiled plans to enable foreign investors to trade in commodity derivatives. This initiative is designed to expand engagement within India's commodity
- Economic Times·Big investors outperform Nifty, bring in double-digit returns
During Q1 of FY27, marquee investors saw remarkable success, as their stock portfolios delivered returns ranging from 9.7% to a staggering 39.9% between April and June. Ashish Dhawan emerged as the frontrunner, closely f
- Economic Times·Pre-market action: Here's the trade setup for today's session
Indian equity benchmarks concluded lower on Tuesday, August 11, with Nifty 50 falling below 24,500. Crude oil price rebound and F&O expiry volatility impacted investor sentiment significantly. Market momentum now shi
- Economic Times·Stocks in news: L&T, Tata Motors, HAL, Grasim, NBCC and IRCTC
The Indian equity markets concluded the trading session on a low note, as escalating crude oil prices weighed heavily on worldwide market sentiment. Notable developments included Larsen & Toubro's announcement of a s
- Economic Times·Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian equities declined as rising crude prices and a weaker rupee weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 388 points and Nifty 112 points, while analysts flagged 24,400 as key support amid geopolitical risks and upcoming infl
Results calendar
Companies reporting today & the coming week
- Max Estates LimitedMAXESTATES · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Max Estates LimitedMAXESTATES · Financial Results2026-08-14
- Reliance Infrastructure LimitedRELINFRA · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Reliance Infrastructure LimitedRELINFRA · Financial Results2026-08-14
- RKEC Projects LimitedRKEC · Financial Results2026-08-14
- Ravindra Energy LimitedRELTD · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Ravindra Energy LimitedRELTD · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Mamata Machinery LimitedMAMATA · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Mamata Machinery LimitedMAMATA · Financial Results2026-08-14
- Mamata Machinery LimitedMAMATA · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Ravindra Energy LimitedRELTD · Financial Results2026-08-14
- Ravindra Energy LimitedRELTD · Financial Results2026-08-14
- Easy Trip Planners LimitedEASEMYTRIP · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
- Valor Estate LimitedDBREALTY · Financial Results2026-08-14
- AURUS GEM CORPORATION LIMITEDAURUS · Board Meeting Intimation2026-08-14
FII / DII activity
Cash-segment net flows (₹ crore) — most recent 5 sessions
| Date | FII Net | DII Net |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Aug-2026 | +258.55 | +24.77 |
| 10-Aug-2026 | +1,974.76 | -1,290.29 |
| 07-Aug-2026 | +480.24 | +235.56 |
| 06-Aug-2026 | -17.86 | +4,013.60 |
| 05-Aug-2026 | -943.42 | +2,883.17 |
Derivatives snapshot
Nearest-expiry option chain PCR · Max Pain · India VIX (Upstox)
- Spot
- 24,471.70
- ATM
- 24,450.00
- Max Pain
- 24,500.00
- Expiry
- 2026-08-18
- Call OI
- 8,34,75,145
- Put OI
- 7,10,19,910
- Spot
- 57,446.25
- ATM
- 57,400.00
- Max Pain
- 57,800.00
- Expiry
- 2026-08-25
- Call OI
- 1,47,85,260
- Put OI
- 1,21,35,450
Rising VIX signals higher option premium and more hedging; falling VIX signals calm.
Previous-session market breadth
NSE cash-segment advances vs declines
Technical levels
Classic weekly pivots · 20 / 50 / 200-day SMAs · Yahoo Finance
- PIVOT
- 24,590.97
- R1
- 24,753.98
- R2
- 24,937.32
- R3
- 25,100.34
- S1
- 24,407.63
- S2
- 24,244.62
- S3
- 24,061.28
- SMA 20
- 24,287.66
- SMA 50
- 24,026.26
- SMA 200
- 24,756.86
- PIVOT
- 57,782.35
- R1
- 58,212.05
- R2
- 58,677.65
- R3
- 59,107.35
- S1
- 57,316.75
- S2
- 56,887.05
- S3
- 56,421.45
- SMA 20
- 57,517.68
- SMA 50
- 57,119.72
- SMA 200
- 57,475.51
- PIVOT
- 78,618.06
- R1
- 79,024.26
- R2
- 79,549.34
- R3
- 79,955.54
- S1
- 78,092.98
- S2
- 77,686.78
- S3
- 77,161.70
- SMA 20
- 77,699.36
- SMA 50
- 76,830.97
- SMA 200
- 79,978.69
Technical levels are provided for market preparation and educational purposes only. They are not buy or sell recommendations.
Previous briefings
Daily 07:00 IST snapshots — permanent archive links.
- Wed, 02 Sept, 2026Flat to Negative Opening· Snapshotted 02 Sept 2026, 07:05 am IST
- Tue, 01 Sept, 2026Positive Opening Indication· Snapshotted 01 Sept 2026, 07:05 am IST
- Mon, 31 Aug, 2026Flat to Positive Opening· Snapshotted 31 Aug 2026, 07:05 am IST
- Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Positive Opening Indication· Snapshotted 28 Aug 2026, 07:05 am IST