National News (24 August 2026): Indian equity markets are likely to begin Monday’s trading session on a cautious yet slightly positive note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 expected to open near the flat line amid a mixed set of global market signals.
Early indications from the Gift Nifty pointed towards a positive start for domestic equities. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,352, representing a premium of nearly 60 points over the previous close of Nifty futures. The trend suggests that the Nifty 50 could see some buying interest at the opening, although broader market sentiment is likely to remain sensitive to global developments and investor positioning.
Sensex and Nifty ended largely unchanged
Indian benchmarks closed Friday’s session with limited movement as investors remained cautious ahead of key global economic and market cues. The Sensex edged up just 3.11 points, or 0.00%, to finish at 77,540.83, while the Nifty 50 declined 20.15 points, or 0.08%, to settle at 24,252.
The Nifty remained below the psychologically important 24,300 mark, reflecting a lack of strong directional momentum in the domestic market.
Global cues to influence trading
Monday’s session is expected to take its direction from a combination of international market trends, currency movements, crude oil prices and institutional investor activity. While the positive indication from Gift Nifty provides some support, mixed overseas cues could limit the scope for a sharp rally at the opening.
Market participants are also likely to track movements in global equities and bond yields, along with developments that could influence expectations around interest rates and liquidity conditions.
Nifty outlook
The Nifty 50’s inability to sustain levels above 24,300 in the previous session highlights the cautious mood prevailing among traders. A firm opening above this zone could improve sentiment and create room for further recovery, while weakness below recent support levels may keep the index under pressure.
For the Sensex, the previous session’s marginal gain indicates that the index continues to trade without a decisive directional breakout. Investors are likely to watch early price action closely before taking aggressive positions.
What investors may watch today
Apart from global market signals, participants are expected to monitor foreign institutional investor flows, domestic institutional activity, the rupee’s movement against the US dollar, crude oil prices and sector-specific developments.
With the benchmarks entering the session near recent trading ranges, analysts and traders may focus on whether early gains are sustained through the day or fade after the opening.
Overall, the market setup remains cautiously optimistic, with Gift Nifty indicating a potentially positive start but mixed international cues suggesting that volatility could remain elevated during Monday’s trading session.
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