Stock Market Today, September 2: Sensex, Nifty Open Sharply Lower Amid Weak Global Cues

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Last Updated: 2nd September 2026 - 10:06 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 September 2

  • Markets Open Lower – Indian equities opened on a weak note, with the Nifty 50 down 0.87% at 23,845.50 and the Sensex falling 0.79% to 76,337.53. Nifty Bank also declined 0.60%, reflecting broad pressure in early trade.
  • Global Cues Remain Weak – Negative global sentiment weighed on the opening, with Asian markets trading lower. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 2.81%, while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite declined 0.96% and 0.82%, respectively.
  • Crude Oil and Volatility in Focus – WTI crude rose 0.55% to $90.72, while India VIX remained broadly stable, edging up 0.02% to 11.4925. Elevated crude prices could remain a key factor for domestic market sentiment.

Indian Stock Market Recap: September 1

Indian stock markets closed higher in the previous session, supported by positive momentum across benchmark indices. The Nifty 50 gained 0.31% to end at 24,055.80, while the Sensex advanced 0.29% to settle at 76,944.28.

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 23,236.50 -0.34%
Nifty 50 23,222.00 -0.96%
Nifty Bank 55,570.40 -1.73%
SENSEX 74,136.55 -0.92%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 51,527.73 -0.71%
NASDAQ 26,954.42 -1.14%
S&P 500 7,726.85 -0.76%

Asian Markets

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 64,353 -2.81%
Hang Seng 25,087 -0.96%
Shanghai Composite 4,593 -0.82%

Crude Oil Prices

Contract Value Change (%)
WTI Crude 90.72 0.55%

Bond Yields

Bond Yield Change (%)
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield 4.804% 0.008%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 11.4925 0.02%

FII/DII Trading Activity

Date FII Net Purchase/Sales DII Net Purchase/Sales
23 Sep 2026 1,617.40 2,341.50
22 Sep 2026 -3,810.00 4,120.10
21 Sep 2026 -576.20 2,797.30
18 Sep 2026 599.50 1,019.70
17 Sep 2026 -3,208.80 3,617.80
16 Sep 2026 -2,032.60 3,908.20
15 Sep 2026 -2,977.90 2,686.00
11 Sep 2026 -930.90 1,968.20
10 Sep 2026 -438.20 1,025.80
9 Sep 2026 -583.00 1,509.00

 

*As of 09:58 IST

This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.

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