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Indian equity markets are poised for a positive start on Thursday, supported by firm global cues. GIFT Nifty was trading near 23,550 in early trade, higher by 126 points or 0.54 percent, indicating a strong opening for benchmark indices following Wednesday’s volatile yet positive close.

Global sentiment remains supportive amid an AI-led rally across Asian and US markets. However, rising crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional outflows, and weakness in the rupee are likely to keep investors cautious.

On Wednesday, benchmark indices ended higher, snapping a four-session losing streak after a choppy trading day. Gains in metal, oil-linked, and select heavyweight stocks helped offset weakness seen in the IT and auto sectors.

The 30-share benchmark index ended at 74608.98 up by 49.74 points or by 0.07 % and then NSE Nifty was at 23412.6 up by 33.05 points or by 0.14 %.

On the global front, Asian markets were trading on a mixed note on Thursday morning. The Nikkei 225 and the Hang Seng gained 0.47 per cent and 0.98 per cent, respectively. Bucking the trend, the CSI 300 was down 0.52 per cent.

Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite settled 0.58 per cent and 1.2 per cent higher, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.14 per cent down.

Back home, Top traded Volumes on NSE Nifty – Tata Steel Ltd. 46231533.00, Eternal Ltd. 31615154.00, HDFC Bank Ltd. 28960919.00, Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. 24381295.00, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. 23775882.00,

On NSE, total number of shares traded was 659.77 Crore and total turnover stood at Rs. 138604.95 Crore. On NSE Future and Options, total number of contracts traded in index futures was 131209 with a total turnover of Rs. 20444.50 Crore. Along with this total number of contracts traded in stock futures were 1398404 with a total turnover of Rs. 89166.77 Crore. Total numbers of contracts for index options were 53893629 with a total turnover of Rs. 8310956.94 Crore. and total numbers of contracts for stock options were 8161539 with a total turnover of Rs. 551009.65 Crore.

The FIIs on 13/05/2026 stood as net buyer in equity and debt. Gross equity purchased stood at Rs. 16453.16 Crore and gross debt purchased stood at Rs. 289.04 Crore, while the gross equity sold stood at Rs. 17259.88 Crore and gross debt sold stood at Rs. 60.62 Crore. Therefore, the net investment of equity and debt reported were Rs. -806.72 Crore and Rs. 228.42