Sensex, Nifty Likely To See Negative Open On Friday Following Weak Global Cues


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


Indian markets are likely to open lower on Friday amid weak global cues, with GIFT Nifty down over 100 points. India will announce Q3FY26 GDP data today. India–Israel FTA talks progressed, while US-Iran nuclear negotiations continued. FIIs were net sellers on Thursday. Wall Street closed mostly lower with Nvidia declining over 5%, and gold and crude oil prices steadied.

Sensex, Nifty Likely To See Negative Open On Friday Following Weak Global Cues

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday, following weak global market cues.

Asian markets traded mixed, while the US stock market ended mostly lower overnight, amid selling in technology stocks.

As of 7:16 am, Gift Nifty was trading around the 25,561 level, down nearly 104 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a negative start for the Indian stock market indices. 

India To Announce Q3FY26GDP Data on February 27

India is set to announce its Q3FY26 GDP data today, Friday, February 27, 2026. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release revised GDP data at around 4 pm on Friday, based on a newly updated GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year. This release will include the second advance estimates of GDP for FY26 and quarterly growth figures under the revised methodology.

 

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India–Israel FTA Talks Progress

India and Israel successfully concluded the first round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in New Delhi from 23 to 26 February 2026. The discussions covered goods and services, digital trade, customs, and intellectual property, with both sides aiming for a comprehensive and future-ready pact. 

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi called for early finalisation of the agreement to unlock untapped trade potential, while Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal stressed deeper trade and innovation ties. The next round of talks will be held in Israel in May 2026.

SEBI Circular on Valuation for Physical Gold and Silver Held by Mutual Fund 

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised the valuation rules for physical gold and silver held by mutual fund schemes. Under the new guidelines, fund houses must use polled spot prices published by stock exchanges to determine valuation. The revised framework will take effect from April 1, 2026.

US–Iran Nuclear Talks

Iran said nuclear negotiations with the US moved forward “very intensely and very seriously” after a temporary pause in Switzerland. The third round of talks, mediated by Oman, began in Geneva on Thursday, signaling continued diplomatic engagement between the two sides.

Japan Factory Output

According to government data released on Friday, Japan's industrial output in January grew by 2.2% compared to the previous month, marking the first increase in three months, driven by robust production of automobiles and plastic-related products.

Stocks to Watch on Friday: Vishal Mega Mart, GMDC, Hindalco, IRFC and Others

The stock-specific actions are likely to continue, and here is the list of stocks to watch out for on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Company

Key Trigger

Details

Vishal Mega Mart

Stake Sale (Block Deal)

Promoter Samayat Services is likely to sell up to 6.5% stake worth ₹3,507.5 crore at a floor price of ₹115 per share.

Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation

MoU with NTPC

Signed MoU with NTPC to explore coal & lignite gasification projects in Odisha and Gujarat.

Jio Financial Services

Capital Infusion

Invested ₹1,999.88 crore in subsidiary Jio Credit via equity allotment to fund business expansion.

Indian Oil Corporation

Dividend Meeting

Board to consider second interim dividend for FY26 on March 6.

Engineers India

Dividend Announced

Declared second interim dividend of ₹1.5 per share; record date March 6.

Hindalco Industries

Regulatory Delay

CFIUS review process paused due to partial US federal government shutdown, impacting transaction timeline.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation

Dividend & Borrowing Plan

Board meeting on March 9 to consider interim dividend and FY27 borrowing programme.

Greaves Cotton

International Expansion

Subsidiary Greaves Electric Mobility enters Nepal market, launching Ampere Nexus EV.

Brigade Enterprises

Strategic Partnership

Partnered with Primus Senior Living to develop senior living projects with ₹750 crore GDV.

Stock in F&O Ban on February 27

For today, Sammaan Capital will remain on the F&O ban list.

Institutional Flows – FIIs and DIIs

On February 26, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, having sold equities worth ₹3,465.99 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), on the other hand, bought shares totalling ₹5,031.57 crore during the same session.

FIIs have emerged as net buyers for the month of February, with net buying of ₹895.58 crore so far. 

Thursday’s Market Action

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended choppy session on a mixed note, amid profit booking in select heavyweights.

The Sensex eased 27.46 points, or 0.03%, to close at 82,248.61, while the Nifty 50 settled 14.05 points, or 0.06%, higher at 25,496.55.

Wall Street Closed Lower on Thursday: Nvidia Declines Over 5% 

The US stock market closed mostly lower on Thursday, pressured by weakness in technology stocks after investors reacted to earnings from Nvidia.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 17.05 points, or 0.03%, to finish at 49,499.20. However, the S&P 500 fell 37.27 points, or 0.54%, to 6,908.86, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 273.69 points, or 1.18%, to close at 22,878.38.

Among major tech stocks, Nvidia declined 5.49%, while Advanced Micro Devices fell 3.41%. Microsoft gained 0.28%, whereas Apple slipped 0.47% and Amazon lost 1.29%. Salesforce surged 3.91%, while Tesla declined 2.11%.

Elsewhere, The Trade Desk dropped 4.8%, J.M. Smucker jumped 8.8%, C3.ai tumbled 18.5%, and Celsius Holdings advanced 6.9%.

Commodities – Gold, Silver and Crude Oil 

Gold prices steadied after the US and Iran agreed to prolong nuclear talks. Spot gold price was steady at $5,190 an ounce, silver prices surged 0.62% to $88.85 an ounce.

WTI crude oil futures steadied around $65 per barrel on Friday following a choppy session, after the US and Iran agreed to continue nuclear negotiations next week.

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 27 Feb 2026

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