The SGX Nifty June 2026 futures are presently trading 15.00 points lower, indicating a subdued opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
On 26 May 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 2,407.87 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerged as net buyers, acquiring shares worth Rs 1,361.43 crore in the Indian equity market. The foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 33,814.77 crore up to May 26, 2026. This follows their cash sales of 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 markets experienced an uptick on Wednesday as investors evaluated the implications of the recent U.S. military intervention in Iran, the precarious nature of the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, and the prevailing optimism regarding the potential for a negotiated settlement. According to reports, U.S. forces executed what the Pentagon characterised as “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran early Tuesday. These actions targeted missile launch sites and Iranian vessels purportedly attempting to deploy mines, all while Washington maintained that it was adhering to a policy of restraint within the existing ceasefire framework.
The military action underscored the tenuous nature of the truce between Washington and Tehran, as both parties persist in pushing boundaries, even in the context of negotiations that the White House has indicated are approaching finalisation, according to the reports. President Donald Trump reportedly stated on Monday that discussions with Iran aimed at concluding the conflict were “proceeding nicely.” That said, he did caution that the U.S. might take an aggressive stance should negotiations falter.
Overnight on Wall Street, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite achieved new intraday all-time highs on Tuesday, driven by the technology sector, as traders assessed the latest developments in the Middle East. The broad market experienced an increase of 0.61%, concluding at 7,519.12, while the technology-focused index saw a rise of 1.19%, reaching 26,656.18. Both indexes closed at record levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline of 118.02 points, representing a decrease of 0.23%, concluding at 50,461.68.
Domestic Market:
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty concluded the trading session on Tuesday with declines, as profit booking offset initial gains. The Sensex experienced a drop of more than 600 points from its intraday peak, while the Nifty settled close to the 23,900 level. Sentiment shifted to a more cautious stance as optimism for a swift US-Iran peace agreement diminished, following recent US military actions and remarks indicating that negotiations may extend over a longer timeframe. Volatility has also heightened as a result of the monthly Nifty F&O expiry and the presence of technical resistance in the 24,100-24,200 range.
Metal and select FMCG stocks experienced gains, whereas consumer durables and private bank shares faced selling pressure. The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 479.25 points, representing a decrease of 0.63%, closing at 76,009.70. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 118 points, representing a decrease of 0.49%, closing at 23,913.70. In the last two trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty experienced increases of 1.74% and 0.91%, respectively.