SGX Nifty January 2026 futures increased by 5.50 points, suggesting a stable opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 01 January 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 289.80 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases amounting to Rs 677.38 crore in the Indian equity market.
In January, the foreign institutional investors have divested shares totaling Rs 2,978.80. This is in line with their cash sales of Rs 34,349.62 crore recorded in December and Rs 17,500.31 crore in November.
Global Markets:
The Asian market commenced the first complete trading week of 2026 with a positive outlook following the announcement from the U.S. regarding its military action in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend.
Oil prices declined slightly as markets assessed the possible effects of geopolitical tensions. U.S. authorities have indicated that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were transported to New York after the operation and are facing charges related to narco-terrorism conspiracy and additional offenses. Oil prices declined following the recent escalation concerning the oil-rich nation. Brent crude prices experienced a decline of over 1% earlier in the session before recovering some losses, currently trading 0.25% lower. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude prices decreased by 0.4%.
On Friday in the U.S., the initial trading day of 2026, the S&P 500 finished marginally up, supported by advancements in semiconductor stocks that buoyed the index. The benchmark concluded with an increase of 0.19%, reaching 6,858.47, whereas the Nasdaq Composite experienced a slight decline of 0.03%, ending at 23,235.63. Earlier in the day, both indices demonstrated a strong upward trend, with the S&P 500 and the tech-focused Nasdaq reaching peaks of 0.7% and 1.5% gains, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 319.10 points, representing a 0.66% rise, closing at 48,382.39.
Domestic Market:
The primary equity indices surged on Friday, with the Nifty surpassing the 26,300 level after reaching a new record high in the latter part of the trading session. Market sentiment remained positive during the session, driven by robust Q3 corporate business updates that enhanced earnings optimism and triggered widespread buying activity. Automobile and metal stocks spearheaded the rally, whereas FMCG and IT shares underperformed, limiting the overall gains at the index level.
The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 573.41 points, reflecting a rise of 0.67%, closing at 85,762.01. The Nifty 50 index increased by 182 points, reflecting a rise of 0.70%, reaching a level of 26,328.55.