Pre Market 11 February 2026: Equities May Open Firm Today Amid Trade Deal Hopes

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher for the third straight session on Tuesday. They were supported by steady foreign fund inflows, firm global cues, and optimism around a possible India–US interim trade arrangement. The Sensex added 208.17 points, or 0.25%, to settle at 84,273.92, while the Nifty 50 rose 67.85 points, or 0.26%, to 25,935.15.

The gains came even as select heavyweights dragged, with broader market strength cushioning the benchmarks. Market participants tracked overseas trends and fund flows closely through the session, a setup likely to carry into Wednesday’s trade.

Foreign Buying Drives Momentum

Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers, lending support to market sentiment. FIIs bought shares worth around ₹2,255 crores on Monday, according to provisional exchange data. The inflows helped offset intermittent profit-taking in index heavyweights and kept risk appetite intact.

Global cues were largely supportive throughout on Tuesday. Traders also positioned themselves around expectations of progress on an interim trade deal between India and the US, a factor cited by dealers as aiding sentiment, especially in export-linked and cyclical stocks.

Broader Market Outperforms

The benchmarks posted modest gains on Tuesday. However, broader indices outperformed, reflecting wider participation. On Tuesday at close:

• The Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.44%

• The Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.49%

Market breadth remained firmly positive on the BSE. About 2,655 stocks advanced, while 1,385 declined. As many as 107 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs during the session, pointing to continued interest beyond frontline names.

The broader market strength contrasted with the relatively muted move in the benchmarks. This indicated selective buying rather than a broad-based index rally.

What To Watch Today?

With markets closing higher for a third consecutive session, attention now shifts to whether foreign inflows sustain and how global markets trade overnight. The focus is likely to be on updates related to the India–US trade discussions. Investors are also likely to watch movements in US bond yields and cues from Asian peers at the open.

Meanwhile, investors are expected to monitor follow-through buying in midcap and smallcap stocks, given their recent strong performance. At the same time, any renewed pressure on index heavyweights could limit overall benchmark gains. Overall, the market is likely to see a steady to mildly positive start, with stock-specific movements driving trading activity today.

Sources:

Business Standard

The Hindu Business Line