PRE MARKET--> BANKNIFTY LEVELS & IMPORTANT UPDATES...
PRE-MARKET REPORT | 19 OCTOBER 2026
FII Buying Returns, But Crude Near $108 Keeps Markets Cautious | Polycab & Persistent in Focus
Market Outlook: Cautious to Selectively Positive | Flat Opening Likely | Stock-Specific Opportunities
Indian markets enter Monday's session with mixed signals. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) returned as net buyers in the cash market on Friday after 15 consecutive sessions of selling. However, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers, while crude oil remains near elevated levels despite a modest pullback.
--->GLOBAL CUES: ASIAN MARKETS WEAK, US FUTURES RECOVER
GIFT Nifty: Around 23,131 in early trade, indicating a muted opening compared with Friday's Nifty close of 23,146.15.
Asian markets: Trading lower amid concerns over the scale of global AI investments and the outlook for technology earnings.
US futures: Rebounded in early Asian trade, offering some support to global sentiment.
Crude oil: Brent eased from Friday's high near $110 to around $108 per barrel, but remains expensive for major oil-importing economies.
--->FII–DII DATA: FOREIGN BUYING RETURNS
Institutional activity on Friday, 16 October 2026
Category
Net Activity (₹ Cr)
FII Cash Market
+1,165.92
DII Cash Market
−3,661.28
FII Index Futures
+1,024.71
FII Index Options
+665.14
FII Stock Futures
−687.73
FII Stock Options
−110.72
--->BANK NIFTY: 55,450 SUPPORT, 55,650 RESISTANCE
Key levels for Monday
Immediate support: 55,450
Immediate resistance: 55,650
--->STOCKS TO WATCH