SGX Nifty January 2026 futures increased by 37.00 points, indicating a positive start for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 20 January 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 2,938.33 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerged as net buyers, acquiring shares worth Rs 3,665.69 crore in the Indian equity market.
In January, the foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 32,253.55. Their cash sales amounted to Rs 34,349.62 crore in December and Rs 17,500.31 crore in November.
Global Markets:
On Wednesday, the Asian market experienced a slight decline, while gold surged to an all-time high following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of new tariffs on nations opposing the transfer of Greenland to the United States. Spot gold prices increased by more than 1%, reaching a record high of $4,813 per ounce as investors flocked to safe haven assets.
On Saturday, Trump announced that exports from eight European nations would incur a 10% tariff starting February 1, which would escalate to 25% by June 1 if negotiations do not result in U.S. oversight of mineral-rich Greenland. He further indicated the possibility of imposing 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne, in light of reports suggesting that President Emmanuel Macron was not inclined to participate in his proposed “Board of Peace.” Trump expressed further discontent with the U.K., labeling its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which hosts a joint U.K.-U.S. military base, to Mauritius as a “act of great stupidity.” He pointed to this action as additional rationale for pursuing the acquisition of Greenland on the basis of national security.
European leaders have deemed President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats as “unacceptable” and are said to be considering retaliatory actions. France is reportedly advocating for the European Union to utilize its most robust economic response mechanism, known as the Anti-Coercion Instrument. In the latest trading session in the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 870.74 points, representing a decrease of 1.76%, closing at 48,488.59. The S&P 500 experienced a decline of 2.06%, closing at 6,796.86. The Nasdaq Composite experienced a decline of 2.39%, finishing at 22,954.32. All three major averages experienced their worst session since October. U.S. Treasury yields surged while the U.S. dollar weakened, prompted by Trump’s threat leading to a retreat from U.S. assets.
Domestic Market:
Benchmark equity indices experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, with the Nifty falling beneath the 25,250 mark as selling pressure escalated throughout the market. All NSE sectoral indices closed lower, with realty stocks at the forefront of the declines.
Stocks faced downward momentum due to escalating trade tensions between the US and Europe, increasing geopolitical uncertainties, and disappointing Q3 earnings reports from several major firms. Ongoing foreign institutional selling, a significant downturn in the overall market, and the weekly expiration of Nifty derivatives contributed to increased volatility. Investors exhibited a sense of caution in anticipation of a possible US Supreme Court ruling regarding Trump-era tariffs. An unfavorable decision could significantly alter global trade dynamics, despite the uncertainty surrounding both the timing and the outcome.
The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decline of 1,065.71 points, representing a decrease of 1.28%, closing at 82,180.47. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 353 points, representing a decrease of 1.38%, settling at 25,232.50.