Indian Stock Market Update — 26 Aug 2026

Market setup: Positive opening is expected today. GIFT Nifty was around 24,553, indicating roughly an 80-point positive gap for Nifty. Asian markets and US markets also closed higher, while crude oil declined on hopes of progress around the Strait of Hormuz. NDTV Profit +1 📊 Previous close Nifty 50: 24,334.55 (+0.48%) Sensex: 77,656.09 (+0.37%) FII buying: ₹1,593.53 crore DII buying: ₹230.26 crore ONE STOCK TO WATCH: Reliance Industries

Current reference price: ~₹1,317 Previous close: ₹1,312.60–₹1,317 depending on source/exchange timing. Upstox +1 Why Reliance? It was among the index heavyweights supporting Tuesday's recovery. Upstox The stock is currently near an important technical zone.