Mumbai, Aug. 26 -- GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty September 2026 futures were up 40.50 points, indicating a positive opening for the Nifty 50. Sentiment is supported by a decline in crude oil prices.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,593.53 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 230.26 crore in the Indian equity market on 25 August 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs bought shares worth Rs 15491.48 crore in August so far, through 25 August 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 6,731.97 crore in July 2026, while they were net sellers of Rs 53,957.90 crore in June 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks traded mixed on Wednesday as investors ...