Pre-Market Report: GIFT Nifty Signals Positive Start Despite Global Tech Rout — July 17, 2026

Global Market Cues

The global sentiment remains cautious following a volatile session on Wall Street where technology stocks faced significant selling pressure. The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 1.47%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.51% and 0.20%, respectively. This downturn was primarily driven by a rout in semiconductor names and cooling retail sales growth. In Asia, markets are trading mostly lower this morning; Japan's Nikkei 225 has plunged nearly 3.5%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 is down 0.7%, reflecting the negative spillover from the US tech sector.

• US Markets: Nasdaq fell 1.47% to 25,881.95; S&P 500 dropped 0.51% to 7,533.77.
• Commodities: Brent crude is hovering near $85 per barrel due to escalating US-Iran tensions, while Gold prices have slipped to around $3,990 per ounce as US Treasury yields remain elevated.
• Currency: The Indian Rupee continues to face pressure from a steady US Dollar and high oil prices.

GIFT Nifty and Domestic Cues

Despite the global gloom, the GIFT Nifty is indicating a positive opening for the Indian benchmarks. It was last seen trading at 24,140, suggesting a gap-up of approximately 60-70 points for the Nifty 50 relative to Thursday’s close of 24,072.75. Domestic institutional activity continues to provide a cushion against foreign outflows.

• Institutional Activity: On July 16, FIIs were net sellers of ₹4,205.56 crore, while DIIs partially offset this by net buying shares worth ₹2,986.41 crore.
• Market Sentiment: The Nifty is currently in a consolidation phase, with immediate support seen at 23,900–23,950 and resistance at 24,250–24,300.

Key Stocks in Focus

Corporate earnings will continue to drive stock-specific action today, with several heavyweights and mid-caps reacting to their Q1 FY27 results.

• Wipro: Reported a soft Q1 with consolidated net profit down 4.3% QoQ to ₹3,352 crore; IT services revenue fell 1.4% in constant currency.
• Tech Mahindra: Posted a better-than-expected Q1 with net profit up 8.2% QoQ to ₹1,465 crore and revenue growth of 4.2%.
• BHEL: Turned around its performance with a net profit of ₹376.71 crore in Q1 FY27 compared to a loss in the same period last year.
• Piramal Finance: Consolidated net profit surged 66.1% YoY to ₹459 crore; the board approved a ₹4,000 crore fundraise.
• Borosil Renewables: Reported a net profit of ₹86.8 crore against a loss last year, with margins improving to 31.4%.

Key Events to Watch Today

Investors will keep a close eye on the following developments throughout the session:

• Q1 Earnings: A large batch of companies, including ITC and others, are scheduled to report their quarterly financials today.
• Geopolitical Tensions: Any further escalation in the Middle East between the US and Iran will be critical for oil price movements and global risk appetite.
• US Treasury Yields: Sustained high yields could continue to weigh on growth-oriented sectors like IT and pharmaceuticals.

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