📈 Pre‑Market Report – 4 August 2025
GIFT Nifty is trending +80 points at ~24,850, signalling a positive open despite extended five‑week bearish momentum. Analysts advise caution—market remains in correction, trading in a tight range allowing only stock‑specific trades.2
🌍 Global Market Summary
- US Markets: Mixed close; Dow and Nasdaq flat to slightly higher on tech earnings excitement.
- Asian Indices: Nikkei +0.6%; Hang Seng weak amid China delays on PMI updates.[turn0search2
📊 Institutional Activity (FIIs / DIIs as of 1 Aug)
- FIIs: Net sellers of ≈ ₹3366 Cr in cash equities
- DIIs: Net buyers ≈ ₹3187 Cr, absorbing the outflows smartly3
🧠 Near-Term Strategy Signals
Analysts flag continued weakness if Nifty fails to hold 24,500 support. Resistance zone lies between 24,800–25,000; defensive sectors like Healthcare, FMCG, and Cement may outperform while IT & Metals remain weak.4
🔍 Futures Rollover Insight
Elevated futures rollover into August series signals strong investor positioning in select midcap stocks—suggesting opportunity for short-term strategies.5
📉 Key Levels – 4 August
| Index | Support | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,500 | 24,800–25,000 |
| Bank Nifty | 53,200 | 53,800–54,000 |
📌 Stocks in Focus Today
- Reliance: Futures rollover pick-up suggests short-term interest.
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL): Defensive FMCG strength amid risk-off mood.
- L&T: Technical range breakout candidate on strong result cues.
📚 Internal & External Resources
- 31 July Pre-Market Report
- 1 August Pre-Market Preview
- Evergreen Stock Strategies
- ET: GIFT Nifty +80 pts Outlook
- ET: Nifty weakness outlook at 24,500
❓ FAQs
- Is market sentiment positive today? Partially—SGX up 80 pts, but broader sentiment remains cautious with extended regional weakness and rollover trends.
- Which sectors to watch? Healthcare, FMCG, and Cement may hold, while IT and Metals could lag.
- Are FIIs buying? No—FIIs net sold ≈ ₹3,366 Cr on 1 August, while DIIs bought ≈ ₹3,187 Cr.
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