SGX Nifty February 2026 futures increased by 20.50 points, indicating a favorable opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 10 February 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 69.45 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers amounting to Rs 1,174.21 crore in the Indian equity market. Foreign Institutional Investors have acquired shares valued at Rs 4,969.62 crore up to February 10, 2026. Their cash sales amounted to Rs 38740.12 crore in January 2026, compared to Rs 34,349.62 crore in December.
Global Markets:
Asian markets experienced a predominantly upward trend on Wednesday, maintaining their rally in the face of concerns surrounding AI and disappointing economic data that unsettled U.S. investors. The U.S. December retail sales report indicated that consumer spending remained unchanged, falling short of the anticipated 0.4% monthly increase. In Asia, market participants are evaluating the most recent information released from China. According to data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, the consumer price index for the country experienced a 0.2% increase in January compared to the same month last year. This figure falls short of the widely anticipated 0.4% increase, indicating persistent deflationary pressures in the lack of more robust stimulus measures.
Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 experienced a decline on Tuesday as investors responded to retail sales data that fell short of expectations and expressed concerns regarding the potential risks that artificial intelligence may pose to the financial sector. The broad-based index experienced a decline of 0.33%, concluding at 6,941.81, whereas the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.59%, finishing at 23,102.47. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 52.27 points, representing a 0.10% gain, concluding at a record high of 50,188.14.
On Tuesday, financial stocks experienced a decline following the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool by tech platform Altruist. Shares of LPL Financial experienced a decline of 8.3%, while Charles Schwab saw a drop of 7.4%, and Morgan Stanley faced a decrease of over 2%. Market participants are closely monitoring the upcoming jobs report set to be released on Wednesday, along with the consumer price index data scheduled for Friday.
Domestic Market:
The primary equity indices concluded the day with modest increases, marking a continuation of their upward trend for the third consecutive session. Investor sentiment was bolstered by purchases from foreign institutional investors, favorable global indicators, and a sense of optimism regarding the interim trade agreement between India and the US. The Nifty closed above the 25,900 level, driven by robust performance in the auto sector. Following an optimistic beginning, the market struggled to maintain elevated positions. Trading exhibited a range-bound pattern for the majority of the session, as the Nifty encountered significant resistance around the 26,000 mark.
The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 208.17 points, reflecting a rise of 0.25%, reaching a total of 84,273.92. The Nifty 50 index experienced an increase of 67.85 points, reflecting a rise of 0.26%, closing at 25,935.15. Over the past three trading sessions, Sensex and Nifty experienced increases of 1.15% and 1.14%, respectively.