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GIFT Nifty points to a firm start as crude and Asia slip

GIFT Nifty is up +1.14% at 24,035, while Shanghai, Brent, WTI, Bitcoin and DXY are lower. Nifty options show PCR at 1.13 and max pain at 24,000.

Watch: Almondz Global Securities Limited Ambuja Cements Limited BIRLASOFT LIMITED⚔ 24,000.00 = max-pain pivot

Why the tape looks like this

1

Gift Nifty at 24,035.00 (+1.14%) — firm open signalled

S&P closed +0.02%, Nikkei −4.44% — that's the overnight handoff Indian futures are pricing.

2

Options pin the tape at 24,000

PCR 1.13 (put-writer edge), spot 23,995.95.

3

Brent $87.07 (−1.46%) · USD/INR 95.90

Softer crude eases the import bill and OMC marketing margins.

Global Cues

Overnight context
S&P 5007,413+0.0%
Dow52,210+0.5%
Nasdaq24,932−0.2%
FTSE 10010,782+0.4%
DAX25,361+1.0%
Nikkei62,046−4.4%
KOSPI6,144−9.0%
Hang Seng25,260+0.2%
Shanghai3,813−1.2%
Brent87.07−1.5%
WTI81.26−1.6%
Gold4,045−0.8%
USD/INR95.90.0%
DXY101.50−0.0%
US 10Y4.64−0.8%
Bitcoin63,058−1.0%
Ethereum1,872−1.0%

India VIX 12.66

Options Board

2026-07-28 expiry

PCR

1.13

put-writer edge

Max Pain

24,000

Spot

23,995.95

Open interest by strike

as of 15:44 IST
23,75023,80023,85023,90023,95024,00024,05024,10024,15024,20024,250
Call OI · resistance Put OI · supportATM 24,000

Key Developments

Overnight & pre-open
T

Rupee surges 66 paise on RBI governor's remark, sensex up 776 points

The Times of India06:33 ISTpolicy

Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a negative start; Asian shares trade lower

ET Markets07:40 ISTmarkets

Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 28 July

Why it matters — Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are set to open flat on 28 July, influenced by weak global cue

Mint07:33 ISTmarkets

Lower crude, firmer rupee and easing volatility drive sharp rebound in Indian equities

Why it matters — Indian stocks and currency surged significantly on Monday after crude oil prices collapsed. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty

ET Markets06:21 ISTcommodities

Nifty, Sensex, Nifty Bank outlook for today: GIFT Nifty down 53 pts; key levels to watch

Business Today07:54 ISTmarkets
S

Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close Higher with Strong Sectoral Rotation

scanx.trade01:34 ISTmarkets
T

Sensex Today: Stock Market Snaps 5-Day Losing Streak as Nifty Nears 24,000

The Indian Awaaz24:43 ISTmarkets

Day Ahead

Results · macro · corporate actions

Macro & corporate actions

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—Almondz Global Securities Limitedearnings
—Ambuja Cements Limitedearnings
—BIRLASOFT LIMITEDearnings
—Consolidated Construction Consortium Limitedearnings
—Century Enka Limitedearnings
—Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limitedearnings
—City Union Bank Limitedearnings
—DCM Shriram Limitedearnings
—Deep Industries Limitedearnings
—Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Limitedearnings
—Equitas Small Finance Bank Limitedearnings
—Ginni Filaments Limitedearnings

Educational market commentary only. Not SEBI-registered investment advice.