Mumbai, Aug. 7 -- GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT August 2026 futures currently traded 86 points lower , suggesting a negative opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 17.86 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,013.60 crore in the Indian equity market on 06 August 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have bought shares worth Rs 24,636 crore so far in August (till 07 August 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 5,778.99 crore in July, Rs 49,028.63 crore in June and Rs 55,963.33 crore in May.

Global Markets:

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