The SGX Nifty July 2026 futures are presently trading 8.50 points lower, indicating a subdued opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
Foreign portfolio investors acquired shares valued at Rs 383.76 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors were net purchasers amounting to Rs 5,747.75 crore in the Indian equity market on 25 June 2026, according to provisional data. The FIIs have divested shares amounting to Rs 45,121.78 crore thus far in June (up to 25 June 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 tensions between Iran and the U.S. intensified once more, following renewed hostilities in the Middle East that pose a risk of extending the conflict. The U.S. conducted strikes on Iranian military targets over the weekend in response to Tehran’s actions along the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump subsequently issued a stark warning regarding Iran, stating in a post on Truth Social: “United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!”
Crude prices experienced an uptick as traders assessed the likelihood of additional disruptions within the energy sector. International Brent oil increased by 0.8%, reaching a price of $72.57 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures increased by 1.1% to $70. Last week, the Nasdaq Composite experienced its fifth consecutive losing session on Friday, as investors shifted their focus from key technology stocks to more defensive sectors of the market. The tech-heavy index declined by 0.24%, concluding at 25,297.62, whereas the S&P 500 experienced a slight decrease of 0.05%, finishing at 7,354.02. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 44.51 points, representing a decrease of 0.09%, concluding at 51,876.11.
The S&P 500 experienced a decline of nearly 2% over the week, whereas the Nasdaq recorded a drop of 4.6% during the same timeframe. The Dow exhibited superior performance, increasing by 0.6% on a week-to-date basis. Chip stocks experienced a decline following a media report indicating that OpenAI may postpone its IPO until next year. This decision appears to be influenced by SpaceX’s lacklustre performance post-debut and the general volatility observed in AI-related equities. The report highlighted apprehensions regarding “sustainability of their infrastructure spending given the delay in funding from the capital markets,” a global research house reportedly stated.
Domestic Market:
The benchmark indices concluded the trading day with slight increases on Thursday, marking a continuation of gains for the second consecutive session. The Nifty ascended to a level exceeding one month, reaching 24,261.60 around midday, bolstered by declining crude oil prices and increased purchasing in the auto and FMCG sectors. However, profit booking in the latter half negated a significant portion of the intraday gains, while a decline in metal, IT, oil & gas, and energy stocks limited the potential for upward movement.
The Nifty still managed to close above the 24,000 mark. Broader markets exhibited underperformance, as the midcap and smallcap indices concluded the trading session in negative territory. The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 109.25 points, reflecting a gain of 0.14%, reaching a level of 77,100.47. The Nifty 50 index experienced an increase of 34.35 points, reflecting a gain of 0.14%, reaching a level of 24,056. In the two trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty recorded increases of 1.18% and 0.97%, respectively.