Nasdaq dives 2.6% | Brent oil climbs to $113 | Swiggy disappoints in Q2

Core Development: Nasdaq dives 2.6% | Brent oil climbs to $113 | Swiggy disappoints in Q2

Market & Financial Impact: Wall Street ended sharply lower as an AI-led tech sell-off pulled the Nasdaq down 2.6%, its steepest fall since early June, while Brent crude jumped to a five-month high above $113 a barrel on West Asia tensions. Asian markets are trading lower, yet Gift Nifty hints at a gap-up start for Dalal Street. In this edition of Opening Bell, we break down what these global cues mean for Nifty, Bank Nifty and the broader market, which has slipped for three straight sessions, along with FII and DII activity and the big question of whether the AI trade unwind could bring foreign money to India. It’s also a packed earnings day, with Infosys, Dr Reddy’s and JSW Steel reporting Q2 results, and stocks like Swiggy, Colgate, Bluestone, Cyient and HPCL in focus after their numbers. Plus, the record-breaking response to the Jio Platforms IPO. Watch Opening Bell to plan your trade before the market opens.

Actionable Insight: 🔴 Bearish Risk: Regulatory scrutiny, profit decline, or sell-off risk may create near-term volatility.