Premarket Report – March 13, 2026
Premarket Updates
- GIFT Nifty Down: GIFT Nifty futures at 23,470 (-1.0%), signaling weak opening on geopolitical tensions and oil surge past $100.
- Asia Markets Weaker: Nikkei slips over 1.2% on oil volatility; Shanghai cautious amid broader risk-off mood.
- Bank Nifty Futures: Bank Nifty futures at 55,400 (-0.95%); sector under pressure from global selloff.
- Midcaps Weak: Nifty Midcap futures near 12,986 (-0.14%) with selective selling in play.
- Rupee Steady: USD/INR at 92.50, flat on balanced flows despite crude spike.
- FII Flows Negative: Foreign investors net sellers of Rs 7,050 cr on Mar 12; DIIs counter with Rs 7,450 cr buys.
- Sector Focus: Auto and defence order winners in spotlight; IPO calendar heats up; oil importers watch Brent at $100.
- IT Futures: Nifty IT down mildly tracking global weakness and risk aversion.
Global Market Insights
US Markets (Close Mar 12)
- Dow Jones: 46,677.85 (-1.56%)
- S&P 500: 6,672.62 (-1.52%)
- Nasdaq: 22,311.98 (-1.78%)
- VIX (CBOE): 27.29 (+12.63%)
US indices tumble sharply on Middle East tensions and oil spike; VIX surges on volatility fears.
Asia & Europe (Mar 13 Premarket)
- Shanghai Composite: -0.50%
- Nikkei 225: -1.22%
- FTSE Futures: +0.40%
- DAX Futures: +0.19%
Asian markets open lower on oil and geopolitics; Europe futures mildly positive but cautious.
Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $100.50 (+0.50%)
- Gold: $5,113 (-1.14%)
- US Dollar Index: Steady on haven flows
Crude surges past $100 on supply risks and West Asia tensions; gold eases on stronger dollar.
Indian Market Pulse
Key Indices (Premarket)
- GIFT Nifty Futures: 23,470 (-1.0%)
- Nifty 50 (Mar 12 Close): 23,640.65 (-0.95%)
- Sensex (Mar 12 Close): 76,034.42 (-1.08%)
- India VIX: 27.29 (+12.63%)
Markets eye weak open after sharp selloff; VIX spikes on geopolitical and oil risks.
Key Futures (Premarket)
- Nifty 50 Futures: ~23,470 (-1.0%)
- Nifty Bank Futures: 55,400 (-0.95%)
- Nifty IT Futures: Down mildly
- Nifty Midcap Futures: ~12,986 (-0.14%)
Futures point to soft start with banks and broader market under pressure.
Top Movers (Recent Close)
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Sansera Engineering (Airbus/Boeing orders) | Oil-sensitive importers |
| Defence & auto ancillary plays | IT and midcap tech names |
| Select IPO-linked stocks | Cyclicals on global cues |
Order wins and defence lead; cyclicals and IT lag on crude spike and FII selling.
Latest Global & Indian Market News
Brent Hits $100/bbl
Crude surges on Iran-Israel escalation; India monitors import costs and energy security.
FIIs Net Sellers Rs 7,050 cr
Foreign flows negative on Mar 12; DIIs step in with Rs 7,450 cr buys amid 1% Nifty drop.
Sansera Engineering Bags Rs 3,800 cr Order Backlog
Airbus & Boeing contracts boost auto ancillary; shares in focus premarket.
GSP Crop Science IPO Opens March 16
Rs 400 cr issue (fresh + OFS); agrochemical play draws early interest amid market volatility.
US Markets Tumble Over 1.5%
Dow, S&P and Nasdaq drop sharply on oil surge and Middle East tensions.
NSE Hires Bankers for Landmark IPO
Exchange eyes Rs 55,000-60,000 cr issue; merchant bankers and law firms shortlisted.
Innovision IPO Extended & Price Cut
Subscription tepid; closing date pushed to March 17 with revised band.
Auto & Defence Orders Drive Buzz
Fresh backlog wins lift sentiment in select industrials premarket.
Options Analysis
Nifty 50 Options Open Interest (OI)
Highest Call OI at elevated strikes suggests overhead resistance; Put OI building at key supports.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 23,400 | Moderate | High |
| 23,500 | Increasing | Significant |
| 23,600 | High | Building |
| 23,700 | Peak Call OI | Lower |
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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