The SGX Nifty May 2026 futures are presently down by 116.5 points, indicating a likely negative start for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

On 11 May 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 8,437.56 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totaling Rs 5,939.65 crore in the Indian equity market. Foreign Institutional Investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 15,339.31 crore up to May 11, 2026. Their cash sales amounted to Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors appeared to overlook new uncertainties surrounding the tenuous U.S.-Iran ceasefire, following President Donald Trump’s assertion that the truce was on “massive life support.” On Monday, Trump expressed skepticism regarding the durability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, characterizing the tenuous agreement as being “on life support” following Tehran’s response, which he deemed unacceptable to Washington’s proposal aimed at resolving the conflict.

The S&P 500 increased by 0.19%, closing at 7,412.84, supported by significant technology stocks, despite a rise in oil prices following Trump’s dismissal of Iran’s recent proposal to resolve the conflict.The Nasdaq Composite experienced a modest increase of 0.10%, reaching a level of 26,274.13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.19%, closing at 49,704.47.

Domestic Market:

The major equity indices experienced a significant decline on Monday, marking a third consecutive session of losses. Investor sentiment declined following U.S. President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Iran’s reply to a U.S. peace initiative. Domestic sentiment continued to face challenges as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens to conserve fuel and limit non-essential imports, including gold.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 1,312.91 points, reflecting a decrease of 1.70%, closing at 76,015.28. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 360.30 points, representing a decrease of 1.49%, closing at 23,815.85. Over the course of three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex experienced a decline of 2.5%, whereas the Nifty 50 recorded a decrease of 2.1%.