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GIFT Nifty Signals Negative Start for Indian Markets Amid US-Iran Tensions, Rising Oil Prices
Indian stock indices are set to open lower as GIFT Nifty futures trade at a discount, reflecting weak global cues from US-Iran tensions and elevated crude oil prices. Key technical levels for Nifty and Sensex are outlined by analysts, alongside stock recommendations for intraday traders.
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Market Preview: Negative Opening Expected
Indian equity benchmarks are likely to open lower on Tuesday, 1 September, as GIFT Nifty futures traded at a discount, signalling a weak start. Around 6:35 AM, the Gift Nifty was trading near 24,207, a discount of nearly 44 points to the previous close of Nifty futures, as reported by Livemint. The domestic benchmarks ended lower in the previous session, with the Nifty 50 settling at 24,080, down 0.39%, and the Sensex losing 0.40% to close at 76,957.
Global Cues and Geopolitical Tensions
The negative sentiment stems from fresh escalations between the US and Iran. According to Livemint, the two nations launched strikes against each other for the first time in about a month, with US forces hitting an island in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian forces attacking the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. In a separate report, the same outlet noted that Tehran launched missiles and drones in retaliation for a fresh wave of US strikes.
US President Donald Trump criticised Iran on Truth Social, writing, "Iran is officially a Failed Nation. IT IS DEAD!" He also claimed that Iran faces severe economic, military and political turmoil.
These tensions pushed oil prices higher. Brent crude futures jumped nearly 1% to trade above $91 per barrel, as per one Livemint report, while another noted Brent rising over 1% to trade near $96 per barrel. A third report from the same publication indicated that Brent extended gains to $95.34 a barrel after the US launched airstrikes. In the previous session, Brent had jumped nearly 3% and WTI rose by almost 3%, reaching multi-week highs.
Wall Street ended lower overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 419 points, or 0.79%, to 52,766.93; the S&P 500 dropped 55 points, or 0.71%, to 7,631.47; and the Nasdaq Composite fell 271 points, or 1.03%, to 26,099.77, according to both Business Today and Livemint reports. A separate Livemint article offered slightly different figures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reporting losses of 25.62 points and 31.53 points respectively, though the direction was consistent.
Asian markets also felt the heat. Japan's Nikkei and Korea's Kospi crashed up to 3% amid rising global bond yields and higher oil prices, as reported by Livemint and Business Today.
Bond Yields and Currency Movements
Rising oil prices have driven global bond yields higher, reviving inflation concerns. The US 10-year bond yield jumped to 4.81%, a multi-year high, while Japan's 10-year yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, and UK Gilts rose to 5.23%, their highest since June 2008, as reported by Livemint.
The US dollar index held near two-week highs at 99.67, according to a Business Today report. Gold was flat at $4,328.59 an ounce, and bitcoin slipped 0.2% to $77,246.57.
Technical Outlook for Indian Benchmarks
Analysts offered mixed views on key levels. According to Business Today, Nifty support is placed at 24,000, with a potential downside to 23,800. Ajit Mishra, SVP-Research at Religare Broking, told Livemint that the index is trying to defend 24,000 on a closing basis, but the overall trend remains weak. "We recommend continuing with 'sell on rise' in the Nifty," he said, citing resistance at 24,150–24,250.
Nandish Shah from HDFC Securities, as per Livemint, suggested that 24,200–24,250 is strong resistance, with support at 23,823–23,890. A sustained close below 24,000 could drag the index toward that support band.
Nagaraj Shetti, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, told Business Today and Livemint that the crucial lower area of 24,000 continues to offer support. "As long as this support holds, there is a chance of a further near-term bounce," he said, adding that the underlying trend remains down. "Weakness from here could drag Nifty down to the next lower support of 23,800," he noted.
Shrikant Chouhan, head of equity research at Kotak Securities, as quoted by Livemint, said that if the index trades above 24,000, a quick technical pullback could occur, with a possible bounce toward 24,200–24,300. Below 24,000, selling pressure may accelerate, pulling the index to 23,850–23,800.
On the Sensex, Business Today reported that it faces resistance at higher levels, with a crucial support zone at 76,400–76,600. A sustained move above 77,300–77,500 could improve the short-term structure.
India VIX remained subdued near 11.49, indicating contained volatility expectations, according to Dhupesh Dhameja, Derivatives Research Analyst at SAMCO Securities, as cited by Business Today.
Bank Nifty and FII/DII Flows
Bank Nifty is in a consolidation range between 56,500 and 58,700, as per Bajaj Broking, quoted by Business Today. Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities told Business Today that the 57,900–58,000 zone is immediate resistance, while 57,000–56,900 is important support.
Provisional data from NSE, as reported by Business Today, showed that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net sellers of domestic stocks to the tune of ₹1,143.38 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of ₹1,846.94 crore.
Stock Recommendations
Three market experts provided eight buy-or-sell stock recommendations for intraday trading on Tuesday, as reported by Livemint. Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking recommended buying Welspun Living (target ₹212, stop loss ₹191) and IPCA Laboratories (target ₹2,127, stop loss ₹1,918). Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi suggested buying TCS (target ₹2,430), Eternal (target ₹342), and ONGC (target ₹242). Shiju Koothupalakkal of Prabhudas Lilladher recommended Himadri Speciality Chemical (target ₹725) and Garuda Construction and Engineering (target ₹190).
The experts' views are for educational purposes only and not investment advice, as noted in the reports.
Outlook
The market is expected to remain volatile amid rising global bond yields, higher oil prices, and dimming prospects for a quick resolution to the US-Iran conflict. Analysts suggest a cautious approach, with strict risk management.
This article is based on reports from Business Today and Livemint. Stock recommendations are solely those of the named analysts and do not constitute investment
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Facts Included:
Gift Nifty was signalling a negative start for the domestic stock market, trading around 24,042, indicating a discount of 48 points.
US markets ended lower with Dow Jones declining 419 points, S&P 500 dropping 55 points, and Nasdaq Composite crashing 271 points.
Japan's Nikkei and Korea's Kospi crashed up to 3%.
Brent crude futures jumped over 1% to trade near $96 per barrel after renewed tensions between the US and Iran.
The US and Iran exchanged fire on Tuesday, as Tehran launched missiles and drones.
Technical levels: Nifty support at 24,000, with experts suggesting a break could accelerate falls.
Nandish Shah from HDFC Securities suggested 24,200–24,250 as strong resistance, with support at 23,823–23,890.
Ajit Mishra from Religare Broking suggested resistance at 24,150–24,250 and a 'sell on rise' strategy.
Eight stock recommendations were provided by three experts for intraday trading, including Welspun Living, IPCA Laboratories, TCS, Eternal, ONGC, Himadri Speciality Chemical, and Garuda Construction.
The article includes a disclaimer that views are for educational purposes only and not investment advice.
Framing: The headline emphasizes a negative market start signaled by Gift Nifty and highlights stock recommendations.
Facts Included:
The Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, 1 September, amid weak global cues and elevated crude oil prices due to fresh escalations in US-Iran tensions.
The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,207, indicating a discount of nearly 44 points to the previous close of Nifty futures.
Brent crude futures jumped nearly 1% to trade above $91 per barrel.
The US and Iran have launched strikes against each other for the first time in about a month as the US forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian forces launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
US President Donald Trump criticized Iran, calling it a 'Failed Nation' and claiming that the country is facing severe economic, military and political turmoil.
India's GDP grew by 8% in the April-June quarter of FY27 (Q1FY27).
According to Shrikant Chouhan, if the index manages to trade above 24,000, then we could see a quick technical pullback.
Nagaraj Shetti believes the crucial lower area of 24,000 continues to offer support.
Three market experts recommended eight buy-or-sell stocks for intraday trading.
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ClaimThe Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Wednesday, 2 September, amid weak global cues, rising global bond yields, and a spike in crude oil prices due to fresh tensions between the US and Iran.
ClaimThe Indian stock market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, 1 September, amid weak global cues and elevated crude oil prices due to fresh escalations in US-Iran tensions.
ClaimGIFT Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange were 53.80 points, or 0.22 per cent, down at 24,036.50, hinting at a negative start for the domestic market on Wednesday.
ClaimJapan's Nikkei and Korea's Kospi crashed up to 3% amid rising global bond yields, fresh tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and higher oil prices.
ClaimBond yields are surging globally as investors jump into a bond-selling spree amid growing inflation concerns driven by higher energy prices and ballooning government debt.
ClaimThe US and Iran have launched strikes against each other for the first time in about a month as the US forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian forces launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
ClaimUS President Donald Trump criticized Iran, calling it a 'Failed Nation' and claiming that the country is facing severe economic, military and political turmoil.
ClaimThe US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six major global currencies, hovered near its two-week high of 99.73.
ClaimThe Indian stock market may remain volatile on Wednesday, 2 September, due to rising global bond yields, higher oil prices, and dimming prospects of a resolution to the US-Iran conflict anytime soon.
ClaimAccording to Nandish Shah, Deputy Vice President at HDFC Securities, the 24,200–24,250 band may continue to act as strong resistance, with multiple moving averages clustered there.
ClaimAjit Mishra, SVP- Research at Religare Broking, pointed out that the index is trying to defend 24,000 on a closing basis, but the overall trend remains weak and vulnerable to further downside toward the 23,900–23,800 zone.
Claim"We recommend continuing with 'sell on rise' in the Nifty and maintaining a stock-specific approach based on the sectoral performance, while adhering to strict risk and position management," said Ajit Mishra.
ClaimAccording to Shrikant Chouhan, the head of equity research at Kotak Securities, if the index manages to trade above 24,000, then we could see a quick technical pullback from the current levels.
ClaimNagaraj Shetti, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, believes the crucial lower area of 24,000 (the recent swing low and the previous opening upside gap of 29th July) continues to offer support for the market and led to a minor recovery from the lows on Monday.
ClaimThe underlying trend of Nifty continues to be down amidst choppy movement. The market has failed to show sustainable recovery from near the crucial support of around 24,000, said Nagaraj Shetti.
Claim"Weakness from here could drag Nifty down to the next lower support of 23,800. Any bounce above 24,150 may open more upside in the short term," said Nagaraj Shetti.
ClaimSensex continues to face resistance at higher levels while remaining below its key moving averages. Holding the 76,400–76,600 support zone will be crucial to limit further downside, whereas a sustained move above 77,300–77,500 could improve the short-term structure.
ClaimIndia VIX remained subdued near 11.49, indicating that volatility expectations continue to remain contained despite the weak market structure, said Dhupesh Dhameja, Derivatives Research Analyst, SAMCO Securities.
ClaimThe broader consolidation range remains intact between 56,500 and 58,700. It may extend the consolidation and a breakout or breakdown will signal a directional momentum.
Claim"Nifty Bank sustaining above 58,000 will open upside towards 58,500-58.700. Failure to sustain above 58,000 will signal consolidation in the 57,000-58,000 range in the coming sessions. On the lower side a breach below immediate support of 57,000 will signal extension of decline towards the key short-term support area of 56,500-56,200," it added.
ClaimThe technical setup continues to indicate a consolidation phase, with key momentum indicators and oscillators pointing towards a sideways market structure, said Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities.
Claim"The 57,900-58,000 zone is likely to act as an immediate resistance area. On the downside, the 57,000-56,900 zone remains an important support," said Sudeep Shah.
ClaimThe rebound was primarily driven by stronger-than-expected GDP numbers despite the uncertainty outside India, said Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Religare Broking.
ClaimThree market experts - Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking, Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi, and Shiju Koothupalakkal of Prabhudas Lilladher- recommended the following eight buy-or-sell stocks for intraday trading on Tuesday.