SGX Nifty February 2026 futures declined by 44.50 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50 today.

The Reserve Bank’s rate-setting panel has commenced its three-day meeting to discuss the upcoming bi-monthly monetary policy on Wednesday. The announcement regarding the decision from the six-member Monetary Policy Committee, led by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, is scheduled for Friday.

Institutional Flows:

On 04 February 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 29.79 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net purchasers amounting to Rs 249.54 crore in the Indian equity market. The foreign institutional investors have acquired shares valued at Rs 2,815.48 up to February 3, 2026. This is in line with their cash sales of Rs 38,740.12 crore in January 2026 and Rs 34,349.62 crore in December.

Global Markets:

The Asian market experienced a decline on Thursday, driven by the intensifying tech sell-off on Wall Street, alongside a downturn in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin experienced a decline exceeding 3%, currently positioned just above the $73,000 threshold, following a dip below that level earlier.

The S&P 500 experienced a decline on Wednesday, driven by a heightened sell-off in technology stocks. The broad market index experienced a decline of 0.51%, closing at 6,882.72. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an increase of 260.31 points, equivalent to 0.53%, finishing at 49,501.30. The Nasdaq Composite experienced a decline of 1.51%, concluding the session at 22,904.58.

On Wednesday, ADP published its monthly report on private payroll growth for January, indicating a modest rise of only 22,000 for the month. The actual gain falls short of the anticipated 45,000 jobs that had been projected and extensively covered in the media.

Domestic Market:

The primary equity indices recorded slight increases on Tuesday, continuing their upward trend for the third consecutive session. The sentiment was bolstered by the significant India-US trade agreement, which contributed to alleviating external uncertainties. Gains, however, were limited as escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran restrained risk appetite. The Nifty 50 finished above the 25,750 mark, driven by purchases in consumer durables, energy, and auto sectors, while IT stocks underperformed in the wake of a global technology selloff.

The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 78.56 points, reflecting a change of 0.09%, bringing the index to a total of 83,817.69. The Nifty 50 index increased by 48.45 points, reflecting a gain of 0.19%, reaching a level of 25,776. Over the course of three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex experienced an increase of 3.83%, while the Nifty saw a rise of 3.82%.