The SGX August 2026 futures are presently trading 8.00 points lower, indicating a subdued opening for the benchmark index today.
Institutional Flows:
Foreign portfolio investors acquired shares valued at Rs 1,974.76 crore, whereas domestic institutional investors were net sellers amounting to Rs 1,290.29 crore in the Indian equity market on 10 August 2026, according to provisional data. The FIIs have acquired shares valued at Rs 4,862.45 crore up to August 10, 2026. This follows their cash sales of Rs 5,778.99 crore in July, Rs 49,028.63 crore in June, and Rs 55,963.33 crore in May.
Global Markets:
Asian markets exhibited a mixed performance on Tuesday as uncertainty persisted regarding the global inflation outlook. Oil prices experienced a slight increase as discussions between the U.S. and Iran regarding a peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz reached a standstill. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reacted to Iran’s stipulations for a peace agreement by presenting his own requirements, insisting that Iran provide compensation for individuals who lost their lives in wars, attacks, and protests. This rhetorical escalation is expected to hinder efforts to restore access to the vital waterway.
Previously, Iran had urged Washington to fulfilll certain conditions, which included compensating Tehran for the damages incurred since the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on its territory over five months ago. In light of this development, brent crude futures increased to $88.00 per barrel, while U.S. crude futures rose to $82.45, marking the highest levels since July 31, following a rally of approximately 5% on Monday. The recent increase in fuel prices heightens the significance of the upcoming U.S. July consumer price report scheduled for release on Wednesday. Analysts anticipate a monthly increase of 0.1% in the headline figure and 0.2% for the core measure. Any upside surprise could reignite speculation regarding a Federal Reserve rate hike next month, with the current odds resembling a coin toss.
Overnight on Wall Street, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 experienced declines on Monday, influenced by downturns in Intel and other semiconductor manufacturers, as investor sentiment waned regarding a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 declined 0.06% to end the session at 7,753.12 points. The Nasdaq declined 0.32% to 26,605.36 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.11% to 53,976.04 points.
Domestic Market:
The key equity benchmarks concluded the day with slight increases on Monday as investors evaluated a range of Q1 FY27 earnings. Market sentiment exhibited a degree of caution in the aftermath of the implementation of the Closing Auction Session mechanism last week, which had resulted in increased volatility during the concluding minutes of trading. Investors maintained a vigilant focus on the evolving dynamics of the US-Iran conflict as well as the advancements related to the monsoon season. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and its possible effects on crude oil prices have maintained a subdued sentiment, constraining potential gains.
The Nifty concluded the trading session above the 24,550 threshold, buoyed by advancements in private banking and consumer durables sectors. However, the market’s gains were limited by weakness in public sector banks and oil and gas shares. The S&P BSE Sensex increased by 43.27 points, reflecting a gain of 0.06%, reaching a level of 78,542.44. Concurrently, the Nifty 50 index experienced an uptick of 13.15 points, equivalent to a rise of 0.05%, settling at 24,583.80.