Mumbai, Sept. 2 -- GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty September 2026 futures were down 21.50 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50. Global markets remained weak amid caution over elevated crude oil prices and surging bond yields, which have heightened inflation concerns amid the escalating US-Iran conflict in the Middle East.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,143.38 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,846.94 crore in the Indian equity market on 1 September 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs bought shares worth Rs 17366 crore in August 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 6,731.97 crore in July 2026, while they were ne...