SGX Nifty December 2025 futures increased by 115.5 points (or 0.50%) in early trade, indicating a favorable opening for the Nifty 50 today.
Institutional Flows:
On 19 March 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) acquired shares valued at Rs 7,558.19 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net purchasers amounting to Rs 3,863.96 crore in the Indian equity market. The foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 81.262.50 crore in March (up to 19 March 2026). This comes after their cash sales of Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.
Global Markets:
On Friday, Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance, reflecting the volatile trading seen on Wall Street overnight. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to energy supply continue to create unease among investors. Japan’s markets were not operational due to a public holiday. In the commodities market, Brent crude for May 2026 settlement decreased by $2.07, reflecting a 1.91% drop, settling at $106.58 a barrel. In an attempt to alleviate worries, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that ground troops would not be deployed.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Israel would avoid conducting further attacks on Iranian energy facilities. Countries aligned with the U.S., such as Britain, Canada, France, Germany, and Japan, have released a joint statement indicating “our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait” of Hormuz. Overnight on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decrease of 0.44%, closing at 46,021.43 points. The S&P 500 declined by 0.27%, concluding the session at 6,606.49 points, whereas the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.28%, finishing at 22,090.69.
Domestic Market:
Dalal Street experienced a severe selloff on Thursday, as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dropped more than 3%, resulting in substantial losses for traders following a sharp three-day rally. The decline was influenced by several elements, primarily characterized by intense profit-taking following the recent upswing and a significant increase in global crude oil prices, with Brent crude soaring to approximately $119 per barrel, heightening worries regarding inflation and overall economic stability.
The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 2,496.89 points, representing a decrease of 3.26%, closing at 74,207.24. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 775.65 points, representing a decrease of 3.26%, closing at 23,002.15. Over the last three sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have increased by 2.87% and 2.71% respectively.