The SGX Nifty June 2026 futures are currently trading 79.50 points higher, indicating a mildly positive opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
Foreign portfolio investors acquired shares valued at Rs 4,859.07 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors recorded net sales amounting to Rs 1,159.64 crore in the Indian equity market on 19 June 2026, according to provisional data. The FIIs have divested shares amounting to Rs 43,044.09 crore up to June 19, 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 Monday as investors remained engaged in evaluating the latest developments surrounding the Iran war negotiations, while also anticipating the release of inflation data that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve. Brent oil futures experienced a slight decline following the announcement from mediators Qatar and Pakistan, indicating that U.S. and Iranian officials had reached an agreement on a roadmap aimed at finalising a deal within the next 60 days.
The United States stock markets remained closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the holiday that honours the opportunity to commemorate the end of slavery. U.S. stocks experienced an uptick on Thursday, rebounding following the Federal Reserve’s suggestion of a potential rate hike this year, a development that had previously triggered a sell-off in equities during the prior session. The S&P 500 increased by 1.08%, concluding at 7,500.58, while the Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.91% to 26,517.93. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 72.15 points, representing a 0.14% rise, concluding at 51,564.70.
Domestic Market:
The domestic equity benchmarks concluded the trading session on Friday with a significant decline, interrupting a five-session streak of gains. The Nifty declined beneath the 24,050 threshold, driven by a significant sell-off in IT stocks that negatively impacted market sentiment. Technology shares faced downward pressure following Accenture’s revision of its revenue growth forecast and its indication of diminished visibility regarding demand, which has sparked apprehensions about global IT expenditure. Healthcare and pharma stocks, however, defied the broader weakness.
Investor sentiment experienced additional pressure due to ongoing foreign institutional investor selling, lacklustre global indicators, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Profit booking subsequent to the recent market rally contributed to the downward pressure. The S&P BSE Sensex experienced a decline of 607.08 points, reflecting a decrease of 0.78%, closing at 76,802.90. The Nifty 50 index experienced a decrease of 154.90 points, reflecting a decline of 0.64%, closing at 24,013.10. In the preceding five sessions, the Sensex experienced a notable increase of 4.85%, while the Nifty recorded a rise of 4.35%.