SGX Nifty February 2026 futures experienced a decline of 109 points, indicating a sluggish opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 13 February 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 7,395.41 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totaling Rs 5,553.96 crore in the Indian equity market. The foreign institutional investors have acquired shares valued at Rs 18129.92 crore up to February 13, 2026. This comes after their cash sales of Rs 38,740.12 crore in January 2026 and Rs 34,349.62 crore in December.
Global Markets:
Asian indices experienced a decline on Monday, attributed to the closure of several major financial centres for holidays, resulting in reduced trading activity. Disappointing economic indicators from Japan have negatively impacted investor sentiment. The closure of markets in China, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States has resulted in a notable reduction in activity across currencies, commodities, and bond markets. Japan’s economy experienced a modest growth of only 0.1% on an annualised basis in the December quarter, falling short of expectations, primarily attributed to reduced government spending. The disappointing data underscores the difficulties confronting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and could bolster the argument for increased government expenditure to foster growth.
On Friday, Wall Street markets exhibited a mostly stable performance following the release of January inflation data, which aligned closely with forecasts. The S&P 500 concluded the session unchanged at 6,836.17 points. The Nasdaq Composite experienced a decline of 0.2%, whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight increase of 0.1%, reaching 49,500.93 points.
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices experienced a 0.2% increase in January relative to the prior month, and a 2.4% rise when compared to the same month last year. The inflation figures provided minimal backing for equities, as optimism regarding reduced interest rates was counterbalanced by persistent worries about the effects of artificial intelligence on companies.
Domestic Market:
Benchmark indices experienced a significant decline on Friday, 13 February 2026, as pervasive selling pressure characterized the trading session. Throughout the day, indices exhibited a negative bias, as the absence of new domestic catalysts contributed to a subdued sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 1,048.16 points, reflecting a decrease of 1.25%, closing at 82,626.76. The Nifty 50 index declined by 336.10 points, representing a decrease of 1.30%, closing at 25,471.10.