Premarket Report – April 01, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty : GIFT Nifty futures at 22789 (+1.40%), indicating gap-up opening on global rebound and tech recovery.
- Asia Markets Higher: Nikkei up 1.2%; Shanghai Composite +0.8% tracking strong US close and cooling oil.
- Bank Nifty Futures: Bank Nifty futures at 53250 (+1.65%); financials rebounding with broader risk-on mood.
- Midcaps Under Recovery: Nifty Midcap futures near 13250 (+1.80%) with positive global cues.
- Rupee Steady: USD/INR at 94.35, milder on softer dollar despite recent FII pressure.
- FII Flows Negative: Foreign investors net sellers of Rs 11,163 cr on Mar 31; DIIs bought Rs 8,500 cr providing cushion.
- Sector Focus: IT and tech surge on Nasdaq rally; energy softens on crude drop; banking steady.
- IT Futures: Nifty IT futures up ~2.50% tracking global tech rebound.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Mar 31)
- Dow Jones: 46,341.51 (+2.49%)
- S&P 500: 6,528.52 (+2.91%)
- Nasdaq: 21,590.63 (+3.83%)
- VIX (CBOE): 25.25 (-17.51%)
US indices rally sharply on cooling oil prices and reduced geopolitical fears; VIX plunges as risk-on sentiment returns.
Asia & Europe (Apr 01 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.80%
- Nikkei 225: +1.20%
- FTSE Futures: +0.60%
- DAX Futures: +0.70%
Asian markets higher tracking Wall Street surge and softer crude; Europe futures firm on positive global cues.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $105.45 (-10.87%)
- Gold: $4,685 (+0.25%)
- US Dollar Index: Mildly lower
Brent crude eases sharply on reduced supply concerns; gold holds as safe-haven but sentiment turns risk-on.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 22789 (+1.40%)
- Nifty 50 (Mar 31 Close): 22,589.40 (-1.85%)
- Sensex (Mar 31 Close): 72,850.15 (-2.10%)
- India VIX: 24.50 (-12.0%)
Markets expected to open higher with focus on global rebound, cooling oil and strong DII support.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~22,789 (+1.40%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 53,250 (+1.65%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Up ~2.50%
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~13,250 (+1.80%)
Futures point to firm start with IT, banking and midcaps in focus; energy sees mild pressure.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| IT on global tech rally | Energy amid crude correction |
| Banking on risk-on mood | Select metals on global cues |
| Midcaps and new F&O stocks | Oil PSUs on softer Brent |
IT and banking lead recovery on global strength; energy and metals lag on oil drop and outflows.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
Global Rebound Lifts Sentiment
US markets surge 2-3% on cooling oil and lower VIX; risk-on mood returns after recent volatility.
FIIs Record Outflows in March
Foreign investors net sellers of over Rs 1.14 lakh cr in March amid West Asia tensions; DIIs step up with strong buying.
Brent Crude Drops Sharply to $105.45
Oil prices ease on reduced supply disruption fears; supports lower inflation outlook but weighs on energy stocks.
Asia Opens Firmly Higher
Nikkei gains 1.2% tracking Wall Street; Shanghai up 0.8% as investors eye global recovery cues.
Rupee Steady Near 94.35
Domestic currency holds ground as softer dollar offsets lingering FII selling pressure.
India VIX Eases to 24.50
Volatility gauge falls over 12% as traders brace for positive April open and earnings season.
Stocks in Focus: IT & New F&O Additions
Tech majors eye rebound; Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard among six new stocks entering F&O segment today.
Macro Note: New Cash Rules from April 1
Fresh income tax norms on cash transactions kick in today alongside strong H1 IPO pipeline.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Call OI building at higher strikes signals resistance; Put OI accumulation at lower levels indicates support base.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 22,700 | Moderate | High |
| 22,800 | Building | Significant |
| 22,900 | Increasing | Moderate |
| 23,000 | Peak Call OI | Building |
Chart: Nifty 50 OI distribution (indicative; levels adjusted to recent range).
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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