SGX Nifty February 2026 futures increased by 32.50 points, indicating a favorable opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 06 February 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 1,950.77 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers amounting to Rs 1,265.06 crore in the Indian equity market. The FIIs have acquired shares valued at Rs 2,645.53 up to February 6, 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:
Asian markets experienced an upward trend on Monday, primarily driven by a significant increase in Japanese stocks after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarkable landslide election victory. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, according to NHK. A decisive win for Takaichi could represent the “best outcome” for markets over the medium term, as strategic investments and tax reform strengthen equities, according to a report. Japanese stocks have reached multiple peaks in recent months, propelled by the ‘Takaichi trade’ as market participants anticipate the prime minister’s economic strategies — viewed as a growth-oriented extension of Abenomics — to enhance equity performance, alongside a depreciating yen due to her advocacy for a more accommodative monetary policy and increased government expenditure.
U.S. President Donald Trump extended his congratulations to Takaichi on her victory via a post on TruthSocial. Last Friday in the U.S., stocks experienced a significant increase as technology companies bounced back after a period of intense selling in the sector. Additionally, bitcoin saw a recovery after a decline that had reduced the popular cryptocurrency by over 50% from its peak in October of the previous year.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1,206.95 points, representing a rise of 2.47%, and closed at 50,115.67. This Friday was notable as it marked the first occasion the Dow surpassed the 50,000 threshold. The S&P 500 surged by 1.97%, closing at 6,932.30, whereas the Nasdaq Composite increased by 2.18%, finishing at 23,031.21. With those moves, the S&P 500 has returned to positive territory for 2026. Despite Friday’s increase, the S&P 500 recorded a 0.1% decrease for the week, whereas the Nasdaq experienced a decline of 1.8% over the same period. The 30-stock Dow increased by 2.5% week to date, gaining from a rotation into certain economically cyclical stocks, despite the overall market being pressured by declines in the tech sector.
Domestic Market:
The primary equity indices ended significantly lower on Thursday, ending a three-day rally as investors took the opportunity to secure profits amid elevated valuations. The rally, driven by optimism regarding the India-US trade deal, encountered selling pressure as caution emerged ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision scheduled for Friday. Weakness extended beyond frontline stocks, as the broader market also experienced a decline under pressure. The Nifty 50 fell beneath the 25,650 threshold, impacted by significant declines in metal, consumer durables, and auto stocks.
The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 503.76 points, representing a decrease of 0.60%, closing at 83,313.93. The Nifty 50 index declined by 133.20 points, representing a decrease of 0.52%, closing at 25,642.80. In the last three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex increased by 3.20%, whereas the Nifty rose by 3.29%.