Trade Setup for Today: Global Cues and Key Events to Watch

2 min read     Updated on 24 Feb 2026, 08:01 AM
scanx
Reviewed by
Naman SScanX News Team
Overview

GIFT Nifty up 8.50 points, indicating a mildly positive opening for Indian markets. U.S. indices closed mixed, with Dow down 1.66% but NASDAQ up 0.35%. Asian markets show mixed trends. Oil prices rise 0.44%, while gold declines 0.65%. USD/INR slightly lower at 90.97. FIIs net buyers of ₹3,483.70 Cr, DIIs net sellers of ₹1,292.24 Cr. Key corporate actions include EGMs, quarterly results, and dividend announcements.

33445881

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.

Market Overview

Global markets are showing mixed signals as we head into today's trading session. The GIFT Nifty indicates a positive start for domestic indices, while U.S. markets closed with gains and Asian markets display a mixed trend.

GIFT Nifty Update

GIFT Nifty is trading at 25,601.00, up 8.50 points from the previous close, suggesting a mildly positive opening for the NSE Nifty.

US Markets

U.S. stock indices ended mixed in the previous session:

Index Closing Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 48,825.07 -1.66
NASDAQ 22,767.75 +0.35
S&P 500 E-Mini Futures 6,865.75 +0.21

Asian Markets

Asian markets are showing a mixed trend:

Index Current Value Change (%)
Nikkei 225 57,104.52 +0.49
Hang Seng 26,616.50 -1.72

Commodity Trends

Oil prices have shown an uptick, while gold prices have declined:

Commodity Price Change (%)
Crude Oil (USD) 66.60 +0.44
Gold (USD) 5,191.80 -0.65
Silver (USD) 86.60 +0.03
Natural Gas (USD) 2.93 +0.31

Currency Updates

The USD/INR pair is trading slightly lower:

Currency Pair Current Rate Change (%)
USD/INR 90.97 -0.02

FII/DII Activity

Here's the latest data on Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) activity:

Investor Type Buy (Cr) Sell (Cr) Net (Cr)
FII 15,294.02 11,810.32 3,483.70
DII 12,360.86 13,653.10 -1,292.24

Block Deals

Notable block deals from the previous session:

Company Buyer Seller Shares Price (INR)
Asian Paints Upnishad Holdings Private Limited Smiti Holding and Trading Company Private Limited 325,000 2,410.00
Network18 Media & Investments Nexg Ventures India Private Limited Arizona Global Services Private Ltd. 7,100,000 35.50
Edelweiss Financial Services Rashesh Chandrakant Shah Venkatchalam Arakoni Ramaswamy 10,000,000 118.00
Cohance Lifesciences Jasub Property Holdings LLP Jasti Family Trust 7,700,000 306.00

Key Corporate Actions

Several companies have important events scheduled for today:

Extraordinary General Meetings

  • PropEquity
  • Avon Mercantile
  • Cupid
  • Starlineps Enterprises

Quarterly Result Announcements

  • Elantas Beck
  • DIC India
  • Schaeffler India

Rights Issues

  • Padam Cotton Yarns (7:10)
  • Hilton Metal Forging (29:60)

Dividend

  • AK Capital Services (Interim dividend of INR 22)

Conclusion

Investors should keep an eye on global cues, commodity trends, and corporate actions as they navigate today's trading session. The mixed signals from global markets and ongoing corporate events could influence market sentiment and individual stock movements.

like18
dislike