Stock Market Today, August 7: Nifty, Sensex Open Lower as Weak Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment
Last Updated: 7th August 2026 - 10:24 am
Catch the latest Sensex Nifty updates as the markets swing with changing global trends, domestic cues, and sector performances. Follow how India’s benchmark indices are shaping the trading day.
Stock Market Outlook for August 7
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Markets Trade with a Negative Bias: Gift Nifty was indicating a softer start, and Indian equities are trading under pressure following the previous session's decline. Weakness in benchmark indices reflects cautious investor sentiment amid mixed global cues.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets are trading mixed, with gains in Hong Kong and Shanghai offset by losses in Japan. Higher crude oil prices and a firm U.S. Treasury yield may keep global risk appetite in check.
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Institutional Flows in Focus: Persistent buying by domestic institutional investors continues to provide support, offsetting intermittent FII selling. However, the rise in India VIX suggests traders should remain prepared for elevated intraday volatility.
Indian Stock Market Recap: August 6
Indian stock markets ended on a mixed note on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 closing marginally higher by 0.03% at 24,611.94, while the Sensex gained 0.26% to settle at 78,954.90.
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,310.50 | -0.01% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,175.65 | 0.35% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,496.30 | -0.02% |
| SENSEX | 77,264.51 | 0.43% |
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Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 65,150 | -0.81% |
| Hang Seng | 25,567 | 0.15% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,557 | 0.52% |
Crude Oil Prices
| Contract | Value | Change (%) |
| WTI Crude | 78.53 | 1.86% |
Bond Yields
| Bond | Yield | Change (%) |
| U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield | 4.686% | 0.016% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 12.4675 | 2.53% |
FII/DII Trading Activity
| Date | FII Net Purchase/Sales | DII Net Purchase/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | -298.30 | 4,977.20 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 502.60 | 6,425.20 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1,593.50 | 230.30 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1,181.70 | 2,493.40 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | -542.70 | 2,124.10 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | -583.40 | 3,537.70 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 408.00 | 3,973.70 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1,651.50 | 2,579.30 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | -2,535.10 | 5,101.50 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 508.10 | 356.40 |
*As of 09:58 IST
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