The SGX Nifty June 2026 futures are presently down by 303 points, indicating a potentially weak opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
On 05 June 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 8,776.25 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerged as net buyers, acquiring shares worth Rs 9,133.57 crore in the Indian equity market. The foreign institutional investors have divested shares amounting to Rs 31,114.47 crore up to June 5, 2026. This follows their cash sales of Rs 55,963.33 crore in May, Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, and Rs 122,540.41 crore in March.
Global Markets:
Asia-Pacific markets commenced the week on a downward trajectory Monday, with South Korea’s benchmark Kospi experiencing the most significant decline, falling over 7%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index experienced a decline of 1.92%, whereas mainland China’s CSI 300 saw a decrease of 1.5%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 experienced a decline of 4.6%. Israel conducted retaliatory strikes on western and central Iran on Monday, raising alarms about the escalating situation in the Middle East conflict.
On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite experienced a decline of 4.18%, closing at 25,709.43 — marking its most significant decrease since April 2025. The S&P 500 declined by 2.64%, finishing at 7,383.74, while the Dow experienced a drop of 695 points, concluding the week at 50,866.78, just a day after reaching a new peak. The slide on Friday came after a May jobs report that exceeded expectations, leading to an increase in Treasury yields and heightening concerns that elevated financing costs might impact companies that are heavily investing in AI expansion. In the upcoming week, market participants will closely monitor inflation metrics and the highly anticipated public launch of Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Friday.
Domestic Market:
The headline equity benchmarks ended the week on a down note on Friday, reflecting a decline in investor sentiment following the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to maintain key interest rates at their current levels. The central bank has adjusted its FY27 GDP growth forecast down to 6.6% from approximately 6.9% and has increased its inflation projection to around 5.1%, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the economic outlook.
The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decrease of 116.67 points, reflecting a decline of 0.16%, closing at 74,243.34. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 49.85 points, reflecting a decrease of 0.21%, closing at 23,366.70.