The SGX Nifty June 2026 futures are presently down by 35.50 points, indicating a likely negative opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
On 08 June 2026, provisional data indicated that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested shares amounting to Rs 5,555.67 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded net purchases totalling Rs 5,165.24 crore in the Indian equity market. The FIIs have divested shares amounting to Rs 36,670.14 crore as of June 8, 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:
Asian markets exhibited a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors assessed the delicate ceasefire between Iran and Israel. On Monday, Iran announced a cessation of military strikes against Israel; however, it issued a warning that it would recommence attacks should Israeli forces persist in their operations in Lebanon, according to reports from Tehran’s foreign ministry. Hours later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the conflict with Iran and Hezbollah was “not yet over.”
Overnight on Wall Street, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced gains on Monday as chip stocks recovered from Friday’s downturn, while President Donald Trump endeavoured to uphold a delicate ceasefire amidst ongoing strikes between Iran and Israel. The broad market index advanced by 0.30%, closing at 7,405.73. The tech-heavy Nasdaq experienced an increase of 0.86%, concluding at 25,929.66. The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline of 80.77 points, representing a decrease of 0.16%, closing at 50,786.01.
Domestic Market:
The domestic equity benchmarks concluded the day significantly lower on Monday, marking a continuation of losses for a second consecutive session. Sentiment deteriorated as a widespread selloff impacted the Asian market, coupled with increasing crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Concerns regarding a possible increase in U.S. interest rates have also impacted investor sentiment. The Nifty concluded the session beneath the 23,150 threshold, influenced negatively by the performance of metal and auto stocks.
Selling pressure was prevalent throughout various sectors. Healthcare stocks, however, defied the trend and concluded in positive territory. The S&P BSE Sensex declined by 719.08 points, representing a decrease of 0.97%, closing at 73,524.26. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decline of 243.70 points, representing a decrease of 1.04%, closing at 23,123. In two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex experienced a decline of 1.13%, whereas the Nifty 50 saw a decrease of 1.38%.