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Market Pulse: 31 July 2026 - Pre-Market Update

Market Pulse - Friday, 31 July, 2026
Nifty 24,317.15 (+0.28%) • FII Bought ₹691 Cr
Market Pulse Friday, 31 July, 2026
Market Snapshot
📊
Nifty 50
24,317.15
+0.28%
📈
Sensex
77,928.15
+0.35%
🏦
Bank Nifty
57,147.5
-0.10%

In the previous session, Indian markets ended slightly higher with the Nifty 50 up 0.28% and the Sensex gaining 0.35%, driven by positive moves in the auto sector. Bank Nifty lagged, closing down 0.10%. Foreign Institutional Investors bought ₹691 Cr, while Domestic Institutional Investors sold ₹240 Cr. The auto sector outperformed with a 1.6% gain, driven by strong performances from Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor. Overnight, global cues such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns about China's manufacturing slowdown are likely to influence today's opening.

The Big Story
📰 FEATURED

'We will hit Iran hard': Trump warns of fresh US strikes after attack on American targets in Jordan

EnergyMetals

Prepare for volatility in energy and metal stocks; consider hedging strategies.

WHY IT MATTERS
Escalating US-Iran tensions could spike oil prices, impacting energy and metal sectors in India.
Quick Takes
global macro • negative
Trump warns of 'very strong military action' if Iran talks fail, says he halted strikes to allow diplomacy
Consider risk management in energy and metal investments amid geopolitical tensions.
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sector • positive
Cables and cooling bring AI windfall to Indian suppliers
Investors should look at Indian IT and infra stocks benefiting from AI demand.
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global macro • negative
China's factory activity unexpectedly shrinks in July as demand sags
Watch for potential export demand slowdown affecting metals and auto stocks.
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markets • positive
Indian shares seen opening higher on global cues, foreign buying
Expect a positive opening in Indian markets driven by global sentiment.
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india macro • positive
India's NSE says regulator agrees in principle on settlement offer over past lapses for $155 million
Potential boost for NSE-listed stocks; improved regulatory clarity.
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india macro • positive
India’s Central Bank Sold $7 Billion in a Day to Stop the Rupee’s Slide
Rupee stabilization may ease import costs; positive for market sentiment.
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FII / DII Activity
FII/FPI
Bought
₹691 Cr
DII
Sold
₹240 Cr

FIIs bought ₹691 Cr, DIIs sold ₹240 Cr today.

Market Breadth

Advances: 1001 · Declines: 719 · A/D Ratio: 1.39

Broad-based rally with strong market participation

Sector Performance
Auto
+1.6%
Energy
+0.3%
Infra
+0.3%
Media
+0.3%
IT
+0.2%
PSU Bank
+0.1%
Metal
+0.1%
FMCG
-0.1%
Bank
-0.1%
Pharma
-0.1%
Fin Services
-0.1%
Realty
-2.1%

Auto, Energy led gains while Fin Services, Realty underperformed. Cyclicals leading indicates risk-on appetite.

Top Gainers / Losers
Top Gainers
SONACOMS +6.45%
HEROMOTOCO +3.44%
TVSMOTOR +3.17%
GODFRYPHLP +2.84%
GVT&D +2.72%
Top Losers
KPITTECH -7.46%
PREMIERENE -5.04%
PRESTIGE -4.90%
WAAREEENER -3.81%
COLPAL -3.76%
Technical Levels
Nifty 50
Support 24,008 / 23,698
Resistance 24,225 / 24,133
Bank Nifty
Support 56,504
Resistance 57,311

Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution. Short-term momentum is positive.

Global Cues

 |  S&P Futures: +1.92%

US futures positive (S&P +1.92%).

Commodities & Forex
Gold
₹1,43,320
+1.09%
Silver
₹2,19,888
-0.04%
USD/INR
Rs 95.67/USD
+0.00%
Macro / Economic Events
📌 5 earnings results expected
📌 US Fed Interest Rate Decision
📌 IPO-bound NSE’s profit rises as trading activity jumps
Looking Ahead
👀 US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Corporate Actions
Jio Financial
Q1 Results: Profit Jumps 156%
ITC
s to Watch Today: Astra Microwave, Navin Fluorine, Tata Steel, Swiggy, Mazagon Dock, Aarti Industries, Thermax, Satin Creditcare, GNG Electronics i...
Bajaj Finance
posts 28% growth in net profit amid healthy loan demand
Earnings Calendar
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
31 Jul
Urban Company
31 Jul
Strides Pharma Science
31 Jul

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