Indian Market Morning Update – What to Expect Today [October 28, 2026]
🌍 Global Market Overview
US Markets
The US markets closed mixed last night. The Dow Jones futures ended at 52,238.84, down by 138.73 points (0.26%) [Moneycontrol], while the S&P 500 rose by 45.83 points (0.60%) to settle at 7,722.60 [Moneycontrol]. The Nasdaq saw a significant jump, closing up 308.43 points (1.18%) at 26,477.81 [Moneycontrol].
Asian Markets
In Asia, the GIFT Nifty is indicating a weak start for Indian markets today at 22,592.00, down 220 points (0.97%) [Moneycontrol]. The Nikkei 225 gained slightly, closing at 64,001.00 (up 732.63 points or 1.16%) [Moneycontrol]. The Hang Seng index has shown minor losses, closing at 23,012.00 (-29.32 points or -0.13%) [Moneycontrol], while the Shanghai Composite rose slightly to 3,656.56, gaining 8.26 points (0.23%) [Moneycontrol].
Commodities
The price of Brent Crude is up by 1.84, trading at 115.72, marking a 1.62% increase [Moneycontrol]. Meanwhile, WTI Crude is also on the rise, currently at 101.19, up by 1.29 (1.29%) [Moneycontrol]. In the precious metals segment, Gold prices fell by 14.79 to 4,045.41 (-0.36%) [Moneycontrol].
Dollar Index
The Dollar Index (DXY) has seen a slight increase of 0.01, currently at 102.4000 [Moneycontrol].
FII/DII Activity
On the FII/DII front, net Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) bought ₹4,240.39 crore worth of shares on October 27, 2026. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) were net sellers at ₹1,250.03 crore [Moneycontrol].
📈 Stocks to Watch Today
IPO debut after raising significant funds.
Increased trading activity surrounding the IPO launch makes this stock a hot topic among investors. [Source]
Reported Q2 results with a net profit decline of 26%, affected by higher commodity costs.
The significant net profit drop could negatively influence investor sentiment today. [Source]
Technically supported above its 100-week EMA, showing potential bullish momentum.
Analysts see a target price above Rs 2100, making this a stock to monitor. [Source]
Focused following significant contracts and robust quarterly results.
Continuous project updates support bullish expectations for this infrastructure giant. [Source]
💡 These are not buy/sell recommendations — just stocks with fresh news that may see activity today.
What to Watch Today
As we step into today’s trading session, keep an eye on these key stocks due to their recent news and performance indicators. The mixed signals from global markets may create fluctuations in our markets. Considering factors like FII inflows, crude oil prices, and profit reports from major Indian companies will be crucial for investors today.
Be sure to track global cues and how local stocks respond to the day’s news. Understanding these dynamics can help you make informed decisions as the day unfolds!
Happy trading, and stay informed!