Indian Market Morning Update – What to Expect Today [August 11, 2026]
US Markets
As we woke up today, the US markets showed a slight dip in futures. The Dow Jones Futures is at 53,936.24, down by -39.74 points or -0.07% (source).
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw minor declines as their last recorded levels were 7,753.11 (-0.06%) and 26,605.36 (-0.32%) respectively. This suggests a slight cautious sentiment from investors on the previous day.
Asian Markets
The Asian markets present a mixed picture this morning. The GIFT NIFTY is showing a decline at 24,616.00, down by -15.50 points or -0.06% today (source). Meanwhile, the Hang Seng is also down by -59.49 points, reflecting a similar trend.
On the brighter side, the Nikkei 225 surprisingly gained 1,363.51 points, marking a rise of 2.04%, signaling some positive investor sentiment in Japan on August 10.
Commodities
Looking at commodities today, we see some stability. Brent Crude is trading at 87.83, up slightly by 0.11 points (source). Gold has also seen an uptick to 4,426.00, increasing by 34.66 points or 0.79%. This indicates that investors may be seeking safe-haven assets amidst market uncertainties (source).
Dollar Index
The Dollar Index (DXY) is holding steady at 99.8200, showing no change from yesterday (source).
FII/DII Data
On the investment front, the Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) had a net investment of ₹1,974.76 crores yesterday, which is a positive sign for incoming foreign investments (source). However, the Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) recorded net selling of -₹1,290.29 crores, which should be watched closely by investors looking for signals in domestic market trends.
📈 Stocks to Watch Today
Vodafone Idea (IDEA)
Reported a reduction in first-quarter losses today, which may attract investor interest as they fight to improve their financial standings. Read more
BSE (BSE)
Set to replace Wipro in the Nifty 50 index effective September 30, 2026. This may trigger buying pressure as investors try to scoop it up before the change. Find out more
Wipro (WIPRO)
Ahead of its exit from the Nifty index, Wipro faces anticipated selling pressure as investors may look to exit their positions. More details
Titan Company (TITAN)
Gained 3% in value following strong Q1 results reported today, which may encourage continued buying from investors looking for growth stocks. Explore further
These are not buy/sell recommendations — just stocks with fresh news that may see activity today.
What to Watch Today
With the mixed signals from global and Asian markets, investors have a lot to digest today. The upcoming earnings reports and shifts in indices may bring volatility, and keeping an eye on commodity prices, especially crude oil and gold, will be essential for your investment strategy. The stock replacements in the Nifty 50 will also impact investor sentiment, giving rise to potential trading opportunities.