Pre-Market Report: Mild Positive Opening Expected Amid Record Global Cues — August 6, 2026

Global Market Cues

Global markets provided a strong tailwind as US indices surged to fresh all-time highs overnight. The optimism was driven by a resurgence in technology stocks and growing hopes of a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East, which could stabilize energy supplies. The S&P 500 (+1.79%), Dow Jones (+1.71%), and Nasdaq (+2.59%) all closed at record peaks. European markets also ended Wednesday on a firm note, with the Euro Stoxx 50 gaining nearly 1%.

In Asia this morning, the sentiment remains largely positive, though some indices have seen mild profit-booking after yesterday's rally. Brent crude continues to trade below the $80 per barrel mark, currently hovering around $79, which remains a significant positive for India's macroeconomic outlook and oil marketing companies.

GIFT Nifty and Domestic Cues

The GIFT Nifty is currently trading around the 24,675 level, indicating a flat-to-positive start for the Nifty 50. Domestic sentiment is supported by the RBI's "neutral" policy stance and its upward revision of the FY27 GDP growth projection to 6.7%. However, volatility is expected to remain high due to the weekly derivatives expiry today.

Institutional flow remains mixed; while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers of ₹943 crore on Wednesday, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided strong support with net buying of ₹2,883 crore.

Key Stocks in Focus

• Bharti Airtel: The telecom giant reported a 37.3% YoY jump in Q1 net profit to ₹8,167.4 crore, with margins improving to 57.4%.
• ONGC: Standalone profit more than doubled to ₹17,034 crore due to higher crude realizations, though consolidated figures were hit by losses at HPCL.
• Britannia Industries & Lupin: Both companies are scheduled to announce their Q1 FY27 results today; market expectations remain high for volume growth and margin expansion.
• LIC: The retail and employee bidding window for the government's Offer for Sale (OFS) opens today, following strong institutional demand.
• Manipal Health Enterprises: The stock is set to debut on the exchanges today with an issue price of ₹590.
• MCX: Reported a stellar 103.5% jump in quarterly profit, reflecting robust trading volumes in the commodity segment.

Key Events to Watch Today

• Weekly F&O Expiry: Expect heightened volatility in the latter half of the session as traders roll over or square off weekly positions.
• Q1 Earnings: Major companies including Britannia, Lupin, PB Fintech, and Biocon are slated to report their earnings.
• US Economic Data: Investors will be eyeing upcoming US jobs data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.
• Geopolitical Updates: Any further developments regarding the potential US-Iran agreement will be closely monitored for its impact on global oil prices.

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