Pre-Market Report: GIFT Nifty Signals Positive Start Amid Wipro’s ₹15,000 Crore Buyback

Global Market Cues

The global sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as markets react to a positive finish on Wall Street last Friday. US indices ended the previous week in the green, providing a stable backdrop for Asian markets this morning. A primary focus for global investors over the weekend has been the anticipated US-Iran talks, which are expected to influence energy prices and geopolitical stability.

• US markets closed higher on Friday, with major benchmarks gaining approximately 0.6%.
• Asian markets are trading mixed to positive in early Monday deals, tracking the late-week recovery in New York.
• Oil prices are under watch as traders assess the potential outcomes of weekend diplomatic engagements.

GIFT Nifty and Domestic Cues

GIFT Nifty is currently indicating a steady to positive start for the Indian domestic indices. As of early Monday morning, GIFT Nifty was trading around the 24,420 level, suggesting that the Nifty 50 may open with a mild upward bias or hold onto its Friday gains. On the domestic front, the conclusion of the fiscal year's final quarter results continues to dictate individual stock movements.

• GIFT Nifty is hovering near 24,420, reflecting a stable sentiment compared to Friday's Nifty close.
• Institutional activity showed renewed interest on Friday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both settling about 0.6% higher.
• The India VIX remains a point of observation for traders as the market navigates the peak of the earnings season.

Key Stocks in Focus

Several high-profile earnings and corporate actions are set to drive volatility in today's session.

• Wipro: The board has approved a significant share buyback worth up to ₹150 billion (₹15,000 crore) at a price of ₹250 per share via a tender offer. For Q4 FY26, the company reported a revenue growth of 7.7% YoY, despite a marginal 1.9% dip in net profit.
• Bajaj Consumer Care: The stock will be in focus following Q4 results where revenue from operations grew to ₹3.08 billion compared to ₹2.43 billion in the previous year.
• Waaree Renewable Technologies: Reported a stellar Q4 performance with revenue surging 131.3% YoY to ₹11.02 billion.
• HUL & Titan: Both stocks emerged as top gainers in the previous session and continue to show technical strength.

Key Events to Watch Today

Investors will be monitoring both corporate earnings and macroeconomic developments throughout the day.

• TCS Q4 Results: Market participants are awaiting detailed commentary and full results from the IT bellwether to gauge the sector's outlook for 2027.
• Geopolitical Updates: Any formal statements following the US-Iran weekend talks could trigger movement in the energy and defense sectors.
• FII/DII Data: The flow of foreign institutional investment will be crucial in sustaining the current market levels.

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