Mumbai, September 3 (TNA) Indian equity benchmarks opened in the green on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 starting the session higher after three consecutive days of losses, as positive cues from GIFT Nifty and firm global markets lifted sentiment. The BSE Sensex opened at 76,944.28, up 373.93 points or 0.49% from Wednesday’s close of 76,570.35, while the NSE Nifty 50 opened at 24,055.80, gaining 141.35 points or 0.59% from the previous close of 23,914.45, according to pre-market and opening data.
GIFT Nifty, the key indicator for the Indian market opening, was trading around 24,082–24,094 in early morning trade, up roughly 80–120 points, signalling a firm start for domestic indices.
What drove the positive open
• Rebound after sell-off: Indian markets had fallen for three straight sessions, with the Nifty losing about 0.6% on Wednesday to close at 23,914.45 and the Sensex down 0.49% at 76,570.35.
• Positive global cues: Asian markets traded mixed to higher, while US indices ended overnight on a firmer note after value buying at lower levels, supporting risk appetite.
• Crude and yields in focus: Crude oil prices and US bond yields remained key risks, but any moderation in crude and steadier yields helped sentiment.
Key levels and sectors to watch
Analysts noted that the Nifty’s ability to sustain above the 24,000 mark and the Bank Nifty’s performance would be crucial for the day’s direction, after the banking index also ended lower in the previous session. The India VIX, a measure of expected volatility, had climbed more than 5% on Wednesday, indicating heightened uncertainty, so traders are watching for any sharp swings.
Stocks in focus include large private lenders such as ICICI Bank and RBL Bank, IT names like Persistent Systems, and consumer stocks such as Page Industries and GCPL, which are expected to see active trading on fresh corporate developments.
The positive opening comes as foreign institutional investors turned net buyers in the cash market on Wednesday, alongside steady domestic inflows, providing some support after the recent slide linked to geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices. Market participants will now watch whether the early gains can be sustained through the day or if profit-booking and global headwinds cap the upside.