SGX Nifty February 2026 futures increased by 30.00 points, indicating a favorable opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

On 12 February 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 108.42 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers amounting to Rs 276.85 crore in the Indian equity market. Foreign Institutional Investors have acquired shares valued at Rs 6,021.85 crore up to February 12, 2026. This comes after their cash sales of Rs 38740.12 crore in January 2026 and Rs 34,349.62 crore in December.

Global Markets:

The Asia-Pacific market experienced a predominantly lower trading session on Friday, reflecting the declines seen on Wall Street. Concerns regarding potential disruptions from artificial intelligence contributed to the S&P 500’s third consecutive day of losses. This year, specific segments of the U.S. stock market have faced challenges due to the introduction of AI tools that pose a risk of automating tasks carried out by certain companies, potentially impacting their profit margins.

Overnight on Wall Street, US stocks experienced a significant decline on Thursday as the market reacted negatively to companies perceived as potential underperformers in the face of artificial intelligence advancements. The S&P 500 experienced a decline of 108.71 points, closing at 6,832.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 669.42, closing at 49,451.98, while the Nasdaq composite decreased by 469.32, ending at 22,597.15.

Domestic Market:

Benchmark indices experienced a significant decline on Thursday, primarily influenced by aggressive selling in IT stocks due to escalating worries regarding AI-driven disruptions and an unpredictable global landscape. The volatility associated with weekly expiries in BSE derivatives has underscored a prevailing risk-off sentiment. Sentiment declined further following stronger-than-anticipated US jobs data, which dampened expectations for imminent rate reductions.

The Nifty bounced back to the 25,800 level after reaching an intraday low of 25,752.40 during late trading, driven primarily by a downturn in technology stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decrease of 558.72 points, reflecting a decline of 0.66%, closing at 83,674.92. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 146.65 points, representing a decrease of 0.57%, closing at 25,807.20.