New Delhi, July 30 -- Buy or sell stocks, 30 July 2026: The Indian stock market is expected to open on a cautious note, with a mixed global backdrop likely to keep investor sentiment guarded. The US stock market ended sharply lower ahead of earnings from major US technology companies, reflecting persistent concerns over AI-related valuations and elevated capital spending, while Asian markets are trading with a modest positive bias in early trade, offering little directional conviction.

GIFT Nifty futures are hovering around the 24,250 mark, indicating a flat to marginally positive opening compared with the Nifty's previous close at 24,250.

On the monetary policy front, the US Fed meeting ended on Wednesday leaving its benchmark interest...