Trade Setup for Today: Global Cues and Corporate Actions in Focus

1 min read     Updated on 02 Mar 2026, 08:01 AM
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Overview

GIFT Nifty down 0.48% at 25,164.50, indicating a subdued opening for NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex. US markets closed lower, with Dow Jones down 1.37% and NASDAQ falling 0.75%. Asian markets show mixed trends. Crude oil surges 4.21%, while gold and silver see gains. USD/INR trading at 91.17, up 0.16%. FIIs net sellers, DIIs net buyers. SBI reports significant block deal and plans investor interactions in Singapore.

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Market Overview

As we kick off the trading session, global markets present a mixed picture, with key indices showing volatility. The GIFT Nifty futures indicate a potentially soft start for domestic markets.

GIFT Nifty Update

The GIFT Nifty is currently trading at 25,164.50, down 0.48% or 120.50 points from the previous close. This suggests a potentially subdued opening for the NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex.

Global Market Trends

US Markets

Major US indices closed lower in the previous session:

Index Closing Price Change (%)
Dow Jones 48,844.08 -1.37
NASDAQ 22,757.50 -0.75

Asian Markets

Asian markets are showing mixed trends:

Index Current Level Change (%)
Nikkei 225 57,901.93 -1.61
Hang Seng 25,938.03 -2.60

Commodity Trends

Commodity Price (USD) Change (%)
Crude Oil 69.84 +4.21
Gold 5,340.10 +1.76
Silver 93.90 +0.65

Currency Update

The USD/INR pair is trading at 91.17, up 0.16% from the previous close.

FII/DII Activity

Investor Type Buy (₹ Cr) Sell (₹ Cr) Net (₹ Cr)
FII/FPI 36,699.66 44,236.02 -7,536.36
DII 24,867.72 12,574.91 +12,292.81

Block Deal Spotlight

A significant block deal was reported in State Bank of India:

Buyer Seller Quantity Price (₹)
BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS SOCIETE GENERALE 528,000 1,204.00

Corporate Actions

Several important corporate actions are scheduled for today:

  1. Rights Issue: Healthcare Global Enterprises - 1:17 ratio
  2. Dividend: Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust - ₹3.12 per share
  3. Bonus Issue: Foce - 7:5 ratio
  4. Stock Split: Varvee Global - 5:10 ratio

Additionally, companies like DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals are set to announce quarterly results.

Key Updates

  • State Bank of India plans to conduct one-on-one interactions with institutional investors and analysts in Singapore.
  • The bank recently witnessed a significant block trade on NSE worth ₹125.37 crores.
  • State Bank of India has scheduled an analyst and institutional investor meet following Q3FY26 results declaration.

As we begin the trading day, investors should keep an eye on these global cues, corporate actions, and key updates while making their investment decisions.

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