Premarket Report – February 6, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Signals Caution: GIFT Nifty futures at 25,631 (-0.27%), pointing to a mildly lower opening ahead of RBI policy.
- Asia Markets Mixed: Nikkei down 0.88%, Hang Seng flat +0.14%, Kospi up 0.90% amid global tech rout spillover.
- Bank Nifty Futures Soft: Bank Nifty futures around 60,000 (-0.1% indicative); ahead of RBI MPC outcome.
- Midcaps Soft: Nifty Midcap futures mildly lower in early trade.
- Rupee Holds Steady: Near 90.33 levels with RBI focus.
- FII Flows Negative: FII net sellers Rs 2,150.51 Cr on Feb 5; DIIs net buyers Rs 1,129.82 Cr.
- Sector Focus: Metals under pressure, PSU banks resilient; IT cautious post global selloff.
- IT Futures Lower: Nifty IT futures soft amid US tech weakness.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Feb 5)
- Dow Jones: 48,908.72 (-1.20%)
- S&P 500: 6,798.40 (-1.23%)
- Nasdaq: 22,540.59 (-1.59%)
- VIX (CBOE): 21.77 (+16.79%)
US indices hit by broad tech selloff and crypto plunge; Bitcoin below key support.
Asia & Europe (Feb 6 Premarket)
- Nikkei 225: -0.88%
- Hang Seng: +0.14%
- Kospi: +0.90%
- Europe Futures: Lower start
Asian markets cautious with US tech woes; Europe tracking global risk-off.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $67.60 (+0.3%)
- Gold: ~$2,680 (stable)
- US Dollar Index: Firm
Oil steady ahead of Iran talks; gold holds amid uncertainty.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Feb 5 Close)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 25,631 (-0.27%)
- Nifty 50: 25,642.80 (-0.52%)
- Sensex: 83,313.93 (-0.60%)
- India VIX: ~13.50 (+10%)
Indices snap 3-day rally; premarket flat to soft ahead of RBI policy.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~25,620 (-0.1% indicative)
- Nifty Bank Futures: ~60,000 (-0.1% indicative)
- Nifty IT Futures: Lower
- Nifty Midcap Futures: Mildly soft
Futures suggest consolidation with RBI in focus.
Top Movers (Feb 5 Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Trent (+2.98%) | Hindalco (-3.01%) |
| Max Healthcare (+1.50%) | Bharti Airtel (-1.66%) |
| Tata Steel (+1.13%) | BEL (-1.43%) |
Profit booking in metals/IT; selective resilience.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
FIIs Net Sellers Rs 2,150 Cr
Foreign flows turn negative amid global risk-off; DIIs continue support.
US Tech Rout Deepens AI Concerns
Nasdaq sinks 1.6% as Microsoft, Amazon drag; Bitcoin plunges below $61k.
RBI Policy Today: Rates on Hold?
Expect no change in repo rate; focus on liquidity guidance amid bond issuance.
Markets Snap 3-Day Rally
Nifty/Sensex close lower on profit booking ahead of MPC meet.
Brent Crude Steady Near $67.60
Oil holds as supply talks balance demand outlook.
Airtel Q3 Net Up 25% YoY
Strong results but stock slips on broader selling.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Call OI builds at 26,000; Put support at 25,500 amid RBI event.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,500 | 48.50 | 82.10 |
| 25,700 | 52.30 | 65.80 |
| 26,000 | 75.20 | 70.50 |
| 26,200 | 42.10 | 38.90 |
| 26,500 | 88.60 | 28.40 |
Chart: Nifty 50 OI distribution below.
Disclaimer: Market data is based on the latest available information. GIFT Nifty price and other futures data are indicative and must be verified in real-time before trading. Investments are subject to market risks.
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