The SGX Nifty June 2026 futures are presently trading 161.50 points lower, indicating a negative opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
On 01 June 2026, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 3,911.68 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totalling Rs 5,109.13 crore in the Indian equity market, according to provisional data. The foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 55,963.33 crore in May. 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 a predominantly downward trend on Tuesday, as investors assessed the resurgence of uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns regarding the potential collapse of peace talks with Iran, reportedly stating to the media, “I don’t care if they’re over, honestly.” Trump addressed enquiries regarding reports from earlier Monday indicating that Iranian negotiators were contemplating the cessation of discussions with Washington and the potential to “completely block” the Strait of Hormuz as a reaction to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon aimed at the Iran-supported Hezbollah group.
When enquired about whether Iranian officials had communicated to him their decision to cease negotiations, Trump responded, “No, they haven’t. Overnight on Wall Street, the S&P 500 experienced an increase despite rising oil prices, with Nvidia propelling the technology sector upward following the introduction of a new chip for PCs. The broad market index advanced 0.26% to close at 7,599.96, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.42% to close at 27,086.81. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 46.42 points, representing a change of 0.09%, concluding at 51,078.88. All three indexes achieved new all-time intraday highs and concluded at record levels.
Domestic Market:
The headline equity benchmarks concluded the trading session on Monday with a significant decline, marking the continuation of losses for the fourth consecutive day. Sentiment was adversely affected by increasing tensions between the US and Iran, a rise in crude oil prices due to worries about possible disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, ongoing selling by foreign institutional investors (FII), and climbing US bond yields. Broader markets experienced downward pressure, as the midcap and smallcap indices each fell by approximately 1%. The Nifty concluded its trading session beneath the 23,400 threshold.
FMCG stocks experienced a downturn, whereas IT shares demonstrated resilience amid increased buying interest. The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decline of 508.40 points, reflecting a decrease of 0.68%, closing at 74,267.34. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 165.15 points, representing a decrease of 0.70%, closing at 23,382.60. In a span of four consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex experienced a decline of 2.90%, whereas the Nifty recorded a decrease of 2.70%.