SGX Nifty January 2026 futures decreased by 14.50 points, suggesting a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

On 06 January 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 107.63 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totaling Rs 1,749.35 crore in the Indian equity market.

The foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 3,122.68 in January to date. Their cash sales amounted to Rs 34,349.62 crore in December and Rs 17,500.31 crore in November.

Global Markets:

Asian markets exhibited a mixed performance, with regional defense stocks breaking their two-day winning streak on Wednesday. Investors remained focused on evaluating geopolitical risks following the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the resurgence of discussions regarding Greenland.

On Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that President Donald Trump and his team were exploring “a range of options” for acquiring Greenland, which included “utilizing the U.S. Military.” The statement intensifies the Trump administration’s existing assertive rhetoric regarding Greenland, a territory the president has consistently aimed to incorporate into the United States.

U.S. crude futures decreased by 1.3%, settling at $56.39 per barrel, following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Venezuela’s plan to transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. The statements came after a weekend operation during which U.S. forces apprehended former leader Nicolás Maduro. In the United States overnight, stocks showed an upward trend as investors seemed to overlook the situation in Venezuela.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks declined for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, reflecting a deterioration in risk sentiment across markets. Sentiment experienced a decline due to renewed tariff concerns following US President Donald Trump’s warning of increased tariffs on India should it not reduce its purchases of Russian oil. Foreign institutional investors have also become net sellers, contributing to the liquidity pressure. Geopolitical tensions continued to impact sentiment in light of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with volatility experiencing an uptick. The Nifty 50 closed under the 26,200 level, influenced negatively by private bank stocks. Conversely, there was notable buying interest in healthcare and pharmaceutical shares.

The S&P BSE Sensex fell by 376.28 points, representing a decrease of 0.44%, closing at 85,063.34. The Nifty 50 index decreased by 71.60 points, reflecting a decline of 0.27%, closing at 26,178.70. Over the course of two successive trading sessions, the Sensex experienced a decline of 0.81%, whereas the Nifty recorded a decrease of 0.56%.