Britain led all countries with trading volume of 557.4 trillion won, representing 44.7 percent of total foreign trades. The Cayman Islands and Singapore followed with 14.1 percent and 12.1 percent, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70 percent of all foreign stock transactions.

Asian investors showed minimal activity. Chinese, Hong Kong, and Japanese investors contributed just 0.5 percent, 0.5 percent, and 0.4 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, American investors held the largest value of Korean stocks, worth 367.4 trillion won, or 40.6 percent of total foreign holdings.

South Korean stocks rose past the 3,500 mark in early October, following business partnerships between OpenAI, Samsung Electronics, and SK hynix. The KOSPI gained 93.38 points to close at 3,549.21. Trading volume reached 394.92 million shares worth 18.57 trillion won, with winners significantly outnumbering losers.

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The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 136.63 points (0.17%) to close at 81,926.75 after a highly volatile session. During intraday trade, it climbed 519.44 points (0.63%) to hit 82,309.56. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty added 30.65 points (0.12%) to finish at 25,108.30.

Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and ICICI Bank emerged as top gainers. In contrast, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Trent, and Infosys saw mild declines due to profit booking.

Market experts said investor confidence stayed firm as domestic institutional investors (DIIs) increased their exposure. According to exchange data, DIIs bought ₹5,036.39 crore worth of equities on Monday, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold ₹313.77 crore.

Global cues also supported the rally. Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended higher, while markets in China and South Korea were closed for holidays. European markets traded mixed, and U.S. indices finished mostly positive. Meanwhile, Brent crude slipped 0.15% to $65.37 per barrel, easing inflation worries.

On Monday, the Sensex had jumped 582.95 points (0.72%) to 81,790.12, and the Nifty had surged 183.40 points (0.74%) to 25,077.65.

Overall, the stock markets advanced for the fourth day as strong banking performance, steady DII inflows, and positive global sentiment pushed benchmark indices higher.

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Domestic analysts noted that profit-taking and sector-specific pressures contributed to the subdued start. Banking and IT stocks saw early volatility, while energy and metal counters showed some resilience. Traders are closely monitoring global market trends, foreign fund flows, and currency movements, which continue to influence market direction.

Meanwhile, Asian markets traded higher, buoyed by optimism over global economic recovery and positive corporate earnings in the region. Japan’s Nikkei, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite registered early gains, indicating broader regional confidence. Investors remain attentive to monetary policy signals from major central banks and geopolitical developments, which could sway market sentiment further.

Experts suggest that while short-term volatility is likely, long-term investors may find opportunities in fundamentally strong sectors. Market participants are advised to stay updated on macroeconomic indicators, corporate results, and global cues to navigate the day’s trading effectively.

In summary, Monday’s market opening saw GIFT Nifty lower, reflecting cautious domestic sentiment, while broader Asian indices traded higher, highlighting mixed global factors shaping investor decisions.

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