Nifty Futures Edge Higher in Pre-Open; Market Sentiment Steady

Indian equity benchmarks showed early strength in pre-open trade on January 1, signaling steady investor sentiment as markets transition into 2026. Futures and index movements suggest cautious optimism, with gains across both banking and broader market indices. The uptick comes amid balanced liquidity conditions and supportive global cues.

Key Highlights:

• Nifty Bank Futures (NBNc1): Up 0.06% in pre-open trade
• Nifty 50 Futures (NIFc1): Up 0.14% in pre-open trade
• Nifty 50 Index (.NSEI): Up 0.17% in pre-open trade
• Market Context: Gains reflect investor confidence in domestic growth prospects and resilience in banking sector
• Global Influence: Supportive global equity trends and stable currency conditions underpin sentiment
• Outlook: Analysts expect range-bound trading with focus on upcoming earnings season and fiscal policy signals

The modest rise across futures and indices highlights a cautiously positive start to the year, with investors balancing optimism against global uncertainties and domestic fiscal cues.

Sources: National Stock Exchange (NSE)