Indian equity markets opened higher on August 24, 2026, with benchmark indices showing gains in early trade. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 202.42 points to reach 77,744.15, while the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 55.35 points to 24,309, signaling a positive start to the trading day.
The upward movement was mainly fueled by strong buying in blue-chip and large-cap stocks, notably HDFC Bank and Infosys. Supportive global market trends further boosted investor confidence, helping the indices sustain their early momentum.
However, investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and high crude oil prices, factors that continued to dampen risk appetite. Despite these concerns, the market commenced with a broadly positive outlook, balancing optimism with external uncertainties.
