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Market Pulse: 3 August 2026 - Pre-Market Update

Market Pulse - Monday, 3 August, 2026
Nifty 24,383.6 (+0.27%) • FII Bought ₹127 Cr
Market Pulse Monday, 3 August, 2026
Market Snapshot
📊
Nifty 50
24,383.6
+0.27%
📈
Sensex
78,094.64
+0.21%
🏦
Bank Nifty
57,264.85
+0.21%

In the previous session, Indian indices closed with modest gains, with the Nifty 50 up 0.27% and Sensex rising by 0.21%. Financial heavyweights like Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv led the upward momentum after strong earnings reports. The market breadth was positive with a ratio of 1.45, indicating more advances than declines. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran have heightened, setting a volatile backdrop for global markets overnight.

The Big Story
📰 FEATURED

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

EnergyBanking

Expect volatility in energy stocks and potential pressure on the rupee.

WHY IT MATTERS
Escalation in US-Iran tensions could lead to higher oil prices, impacting India's import bill and inflation.
Quick Takes
global macro • negative
Trump warns of 'very strong military action' if Iran talks fail, says he halted strikes to allow diplomacy
Prepare for increased volatility in energy markets and potential rupee depreciation.
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global macro • negative
'Not engaged in any negotiations': Iran rejects Trump's claim of US talks, says restarting dialogue 'not in our DNA'
Monitor energy stocks for potential downside risk.
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global macro • negative
Trump and Netanyahu to hold White House meeting on Tuesday as Iran differences persist
Keep an eye on developments for potential energy market impacts.
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global macro • negative
Yen's sudden jump puts traders on alert for further intervention
Monitor forex markets for potential volatility.
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global macro • negative
Yen climbs as traders watch for further intervention
Watch for potential currency market volatility.
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global macro • negative
Australia confirms first mass mortality event of H5 bird flu
Potential uptick in pharma exports; monitor developments.
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FII / DII Activity
FII/FPI
Bought
₹127 Cr
DII
Bought
₹32 Cr

FIIs bought ₹127 Cr, DIIs bought ₹32 Cr today.

Market Breadth

Advances: 1020 · Declines: 702 · A/D Ratio: 1.45

Broad-based rally with strong market participation

Sector Performance
Media
+2.1%
Auto
+1.6%
Fin Services
+1.3%
Energy
+1.1%
Pharma
+0.7%
Infra
+0.7%
PSU Bank
+0.5%
Realty
+0.2%
Bank
+0.2%
Metal
+0.1%
FMCG
-1.0%
IT
-1.6%

Media, Auto led gains while FMCG, IT underperformed. Cyclicals leading indicates risk-on appetite.

Top Gainers / Losers
Top Gainers
BAJFINANCE +8.32%
HYUNDAI +8.17%
BAJAJFINSV +6.37%
TORNTPHARM +5.50%
ASHOKLEY +4.81%
Top Losers
APLAPOLLO -4.50%
DIXON -4.09%
MANKIND -4.03%
SWIGGY -3.76%
LODHA -3.41%
Technical Levels
Nifty 50
Support 24,180 / 23,976
Resistance 24,300 / 24,216
Bank Nifty
Support 57,019
Resistance 57,420

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

Global Cues

 |  S&P Futures: +0.54%

US futures positive (S&P +0.54%).

Commodities & Forex
Gold
₹1,43,344
-0.02%
Silver
₹2,17,488
-1.13%
USD/INR
Rs 95.37/USD
-0.01%
Macro / Economic Events
📌 5 earnings results expected
📌 RBI Monetary Policy Decision
Looking Ahead
👀 RBI Monetary Policy Decision
Corporate Actions
Maruti Suzuki
in focus on robust July sales; Q1 profit falls
ITC
s to watch: IREDA, ITC, Maruti Suzuki among shares in focus today; check list here
Adani Ports
Adani Ports, Radico, KFin among 6 top stock ideas for Aug by Motilal Oswal
Earnings Calendar
SBI Funds Management
3 Aug
Torrent Power
3 Aug
Sundaram Finance
3 Aug

DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Markets are subject to risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult a registered financial advisor before making investment decisions. We are not registered investment advisors with SEBI or any other regulatory body.

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