Sensex Scales New Heights Amid Geopolitical Calm; DIIs Pump ₹4,013 Crore to Offset FII Caution**

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Market Snapshot

The Indian equity markets witnessed a day of divergence on August 06, 2026. While the BSE Sensex surged 373.76 points (0.48%) to settle at 78,954.76, the Nifty 50 traded in a narrow range, ending nearly unchanged at 24,636.00, up just 11.35 points. The market breadth remained positive, with 1,350 stocks advancing against 884 declines on the NSE.

• Sensex High/Low: 79,000 / 78,280
• Nifty High/Low: 24,677.05 / 24,604.15
• Rupee Closing: 95.24 against the U.S. Dollar (down 16 paise)

Institutional Flows: Cash Market

Provisional data for the session revealed a stark contrast in institutional participation. Domestic institutions took the lead in sustaining market liquidity, while foreign portfolio investors maintained a "wait-and-watch" stance.

• Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs): Net buyers of ₹4,013.60 crore.
• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Net sellers of ₹17.86 crore.

The heavy buying by DIIs was instrumental in lifting the Sensex, particularly in the final hour of trade, effectively absorbing the minor selling pressure from FIIs.

Derivatives Market Activity

Thursday marked a critical session for the derivatives segment as traders continued to adjust to the newly implemented Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O stocks. The session was characterized by weekly expiry volatility and strategic positioning at key psychological levels.

• Open Interest (OI) Dynamics: The highest Call OI remained at the 25,000 strike, acting as a formidable resistance, while fresh Put addition was observed at the 24,000 and 24,200 levels.
• Put-Call Ratio (PCR): The Bank Nifty PCR stood at 0.7, indicating a cautious but slightly oversold sentiment in the banking heavyweights.
• CAS Impact: Market participants noted a significant divergence between the Sensex and Nifty prices during the final 15 minutes, a phenomenon attributed to the new auction-based closing mechanism that matches large institutional orders simultaneously at 3:30 PM.

Key Drivers and Outlook

The primary catalyst for the day’s gains was a sharp decline in global crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering near $79 per barrel. This followed reports of a potential diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia involving an Iran-Oman peace deal, which could normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

• Sectoral Performance: Nifty PSU Bank (+2.20%) and Chemical sectors were the top gainers. Conversely, Nifty IT and Nifty Auto faced profit-booking, ending the day in the red.
• Heavyweight Support: Reliance Industries (+3.52%) and ICICI Bank were the primary pillars for the Sensex, offsetting losses in Power Grid and Tata Steel.
• RBI Stance: Sentiment remained supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s recent decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% while upgrading the FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7%.

Looking ahead, the 24,750–24,780 zone remains a crucial hurdle for the Nifty. A sustained breakout above this level could trigger a fresh rally toward 25,000, provided geopolitical tensions continue to ease and DII support remains robust.

TAGS: FII, DII, Stock Market, Institutional Investors, Nifty, Sensex

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