Mumbai, Aug. 24 -- GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty September 2026 futures were up 75 points, indicating a positive start for the Nifty 50.

The prospect of an imminent India-US trade deal supported sentiment, after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the deal is "almost" finalised in principle, with only legal and technical details left to be resolved.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 542.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,124.14 crore in the Indian equity market on 21 August 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs bought shares worth Rs 14117.65 crore in August so far, through 21 August 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 6,731.97...