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GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 178.00 points lower, suggesting a negative opening for the benchmark index today.

Crude oil sensitive counters would be in focus today following the latest hike in domestic petrol prices. State-run oil marketing companies on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures to conserve foreign exchange by reducing imports of crude oil and precious metals.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 187.46 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 684.33 crore in the Indian equity market on 14 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 25,984.99 crore so far in May (till 14 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday as investors continued to track the second day of high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for the closely watched summit, joined by a delegation of American business leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang.

Iran was a reportedly major topic of discussion during the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday, with the two sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, media reports said.

Xi has reportedly warned Trump that Washington and Beijing could face “clashes and even conflicts” if the sensitive issue of Taiwan independence is mishandled.

Failure to handle the matter "properly” could place “the entire relationship in great jeopardy,” Xi was quoted by the media as saying.

Overnight in the U.S., stocks ended higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average retaking 50,000 after strong earnings from Cisco Systems and following a key meeting between U.S. and China.

The 30-stock index popped 370.26 points, or 0.75%, to end at 50,063.46. The S&P 500 climbed 0.77% and closed at 7,501.24, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.88% to 26,635.22. Those two indexes scored fresh all-time intraday highs and record closes.

Shares of Cisco surged 13% after the software giant posted third-quarter results and guidance that beat market expectations and announced it would be cutting almost 4,000 jobs.

The Dow also got a lift from Nvidia also advanced more than 4% after media reports stated that the U.S. has cleared about 10 Chinese firms to purchase Nvidia’s H200 chip, though no deliveries have been made yet.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity indices ended with strong gains on Thursday, extending their rally for a second straight session amid strong global cues and optimism surrounding ongoing U.S.-China discussions. Steady corporate earnings and value buying in banking and telecom shares also supported sentiment.

The Nifty opened higher at 23,530.25 and briefly slipped into negative territory during late morning trade, hitting an intraday low of 23,426.55. However, strong buying in banking, pharma and metal shares pushed the index steadily higher through the afternoon session. The Nifty later touched an intraday high of 23,777.20 before ending near the day’s peak levels. Barring the Nifty IT index, all sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the green.

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 789.74 points or 1.06% to 75,398.72. The Nifty 50 index rose 277 points or 1.18% to 23,689.60. In two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex jumped 1.13% while the Nifty 50 added 1.33%.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 42.00 points lower, suggesting a muted opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 4,703.15 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5,869.05 crore in the Indian equity market on 13 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 26,172.45 crore so far in May (till 13 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed on Thursday as investors look to a high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for clues on the future of U.S.-China ties and global trade.

Trump landed in Beijing Wednesday for the closely watched summit, accompanied by a group of U.S. executives, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia boss Jensen Huang.

Samsung shares rose as much as 5.46%, notching a fresh record high. The tech giant suffered a brief wipeout of $66 billion in market value on Wednesday following a labor dispute that threatened one of the biggest strikes in the company’s history.

This comes as the labor union threatened an 18-day strike from May 21 if its demands were not met. More than 41,000 workers are expected to join the walkout, which was first announced at a rally on April 23.

South Korea’s finance minister Koo Yun-cheol warned Thursday that a potential strike by Samsung workers could pose a major threat to the country’s economic growth, exports and financial markets.

Overnight on Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose to a new all-time high as traders’ enthusiasm for the technology trade overshadowed yet another hotter-than-expected inflation report.

The broad market index rose 0.58% to 7,444.25, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.2% to end at 26,402.34. Both hit fresh intraday and closing records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 67.36 points, or 0.14%, ending at 49,693.20.

Wholesale prices in the US in April posted their highest annual increase in more than three years, signaling more nettlesome inflation as pipeline costs intensify.

The producer price index rose a seasonally adjusted 1.4% for the month, much higher than the upwardly revised 0.7% March increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. This was the largest monthly gain since March 2022. On an annual basis, the index was up 6%, the biggest increase since December 2022.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark.

Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 49.74 points or 0.07% to 74,608.98. The Nifty 50 index added 33.05 points or 0.14% to 23,412.60. In the past four consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex declined 4.43%, while the Nifty 50 fell 3.96%.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 436.30 points lower, suggesting a weak opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,959.39 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 7,990.32 crore in the Indian equity market on 12 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 21,469.30 crore so far in May (till 12 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed on Wednesday, as investors digest a hotter-than-expected inflation reading for April amid concerns over higher oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict.

President Donald Trump on Monday said the month-old ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was "unbelievably weak" and "on massive life support” after rejecting an "unacceptable” counterproposal from Tehran to end the conflict.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Trump doesn’t need congressional approval to restart strikes on Iran. The comment comes after the administration passed the 60-day mark required by federal war powers law to receive authorization for military force.

Meanwhile, investors will also be focusing on developments related to the upcoming meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade is expected to be discussed.

Overnight on Wall Street, the S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in technology stocks and higher oil prices, as traders reacted to a hotter-than-expected annual consumer price index reading for April.

The broad market index was 0.16% lower, closing at 7,400.96, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.71% to 26,088.20. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 56.09 points, or 0.11%, and ended at 49,760.56.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity indices ended with steep losses on Tuesday, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session amid mounting global uncertainty. Investor sentiment remained fragile due to rising crude oil prices, record rupee weakness, sustained foreign fund outflows and renewed concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Fears of prolonged disruption in global oil supplies and higher inflation further weighed on risk appetite. Selling pressure intensified in IT stocks after OpenAI launched a new $4 billion AI deployment venture, raising concerns over disruption in the technology services space.

The Nifty settled below the 23,400 mark, dragged lower by sharp losses in IT and consumer durable stocks. All sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red.

The S&P BSE Sensex tanked 1,456.04 points or 1.92% to 74,559.24. The Nifty 50 index fell 436.30 points or 1.83% to 23,379.55. In the four consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex tanked 2.5%, while the Nifty 50 fell 2.1%.

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 116.5 points lower, suggesting a negative opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 8,437.56 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5,939.65 crore in the Indian equity market on 11 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 15,339.31 crore so far in May (till 11 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors shrugged off fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire after President Donald Trump warned the truce was on “massive life support.” Trump on Monday cast doubt on the survival of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying the fragile truce was effectively “on life support” after Tehran delivered what he described as an unacceptable response to Washington’s proposal for ending the conflict.

The S&P 500 advanced 0.19% to end at 7,412.84, bolstered by key tech stocks even as oil prices rose after Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war.while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.10% to 26,274.13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.19%, to settle at 49,704.47.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity indices tumbled sharply on Monday, extending losses for a third consecutive session. Investor sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal

Domestic sentiment also remained under pressure after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel and curb non-essential imports such as gold.

The S&P BSE Sensex, tanked 1,312.91 points or 1.70% to 76,015.28. The Nifty 50 index fell 360.30 points or 1.49% to 23,815.85. In three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex tanked 2.5%, while the Nifty 50 fell 2.1%.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 213.00 points lower, suggesting a negative opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 4,110.60 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,748.13 crore in the Indian equity market on 08 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 6,961.75 crore so far in May (till 07 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asian markets traded mixed on Monday as rising oil prices and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.

President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war, however, stoked worries over an elongated Middle East conflict.

Iran submitted a new proposal to U.S. negotiators focused on ending the Middle East conflict. Iran’s semi-official media agency said that the counteroffer called for an end to the war on all fronts and the lifting of sanctions on Tehran, citing an informed source.

However, Trump said he did not like Iran’s response and called it “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” in a social media post.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said on Sunday that the war with Iran was “not over,” as the U.S. and Israel still aim to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu’s comments come ahead of Trump’s trip to China later this week, where he’s expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The war and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran have spiked global energy costs and sharply raised gas prices in the U.S.

Last week, U.S. equities rose on Friday following a better-than-expected April’s jobs report and as traders eyed developments between the U.S. and Iran.

The S&P 500 advanced 0.84% to end at 7,398.93, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.71% to 26,247.08. Both indexes hit new all-time intraday highs in the session and closed at records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 12.19 points, or 0.02%, to settle at 49,609.16.

Sentiment was bolstered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that nonfarm payrolls rose by 115,000 last month, more than the 55,000 that media reports has suggested. The U.S. jobless rate also held steady at 4.3%, in line with widely reported numbers.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks slipped on Friday, extending losses for a second straight session, as intensifying geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Iran conflict rattled investor sentiment. Escalating hostilities drove Brent crude prices above the $100-per-barrel mark, stoking fears of rising inflation and a spike in India’s import bill. The rupee also slid against the dollar, hovering near the 94-per-dollar level versus the previous close, further denting market confidence.

Investors stayed on edge amid elevated volatility and closely monitored Q4 earnings announcements for stock-specific cues and near-term market direction. The Nifty closed below the 24,200 mark, dragged lower by heavy selling in banking and financial stocks. However, IT and consumer durable shares attracted buying interest and outperformed the broader market.

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 516.33 points or 0.66% to 77,328.19. The Nifty 50 index lost 150.50 points or 0.62% to 24,176.15. In two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex dropped 0.80% while the Nifty fell 0.63%.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 16.50 points lower, suggesting a red opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 340.89 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 441.07 crore in the Indian equity market on 07 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 6,961.75 crore so far in May (till 07 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets traded lower Friday, as concerns grew over renewed hostilities between Iran and the U.S. amid a fragile ceasefire.

The U.S. and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack.

Despite the escalation, President Donald Trump has reportedly insisted that the ceasefire remains in effect, saying the strikes are “just a love tap”.

Trump later claimed in a social media post that the U.S. "completely destroyed” the Iranians involved in the exchange, which he said included small boats and drones that “dropped ever so beautifully down to the Ocean, very much like a butterfly dropping to its grave!” He reportedly reiterated that Iran will face further attacks if they do not agree to a nuclear deal.

Overnight on Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell on Thursday after hitting a new all-time intraday high as oil prices came back from sizable losses, with traders eyeing more developments between the U.S. and Iran.

The broad market index fell 0.38% to close at 7,337.11, dragged lower by losses in Amazon as well as semiconductor stocks such as Broadcom and Micron Technology.

The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.13% and ended at 25,806.20. The tech-heavy index had also scored a fresh all-time high during the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 313.62 points, or 0.63%, settling at 49,596.97.

Domestic Market:

Key equity benchmarks closed marginally lower on Thursday after a volatile session marked by weekly Sensex derivatives expiry and profit booking at elevated levels. The benchmarks swung between gains and losses amid mixed global signals, although broader indices outperformed on rising optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement and easing geopolitical tensions.

Softer crude prices, with Brent slipping below the $100-per-barrel mark, along with a firmer rupee against the dollar, helped cushion downside pressure and supported overall sentiment. Investors also tracked a fresh wave of Q4 earnings announcements for directional cues.

The Nifty ended below the 24,350 level, weighed down by weakness in IT, FMCG and consumer durables shares, while auto and private banking stocks bucked the trend.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 114 points or 0.15% to 77,844.52. The Nifty 50 index shed 4.30 points or 0.02% to 24,326.65.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 125 points lower, suggesting a red opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 5,834.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,836.87 crore in the Indian equity market on 06 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 6,620.86 crore so far in May (till 06 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia markets rallied on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting 62,000 for the first time, as investors looked past the renewed tensions in the Middle East.

The broader regional advance came after President Donald Trump warned Iran would be bombed “at a much higher level” if it failed to agree to a peace deal.

Trump’s fresh threats came as reports suggested Washington and Tehran were nearing an agreement to end the war.

The president in a social media post reportedly said the U.S. military offensive known as Operation Epic Fury “will be at an end” if Iran “agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption.”

If that happened, the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman would “allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran,” Trump wrote.

Overnight in the U.S., stocks rose following developments in the Middle East.

The S&P 500 advanced 1.46% to 7,365.12, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.02% and ended at 25,838.94. Both indexes touched new highs and closed at records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 612.34 points, or 1.24%, to close at 49,910.59.

Oil prices fell sharply Wednesday on optimism that the U.S. and Iran were close to an agreement to end the conflict that has caused the largest energy supply disruption in history.

U.S. officials were quoted by the media saying that the White House believes it is nearing a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war and establish a framework for more detailed nuclear talks.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks rallied on Wednesday as investor sentiment strengthened on mounting optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement.

The market opened with strong gains, tracking upbeat global cues and a sharp decline in crude oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled meaningful progress toward a possible deal with Iran.

Cooling geopolitical tensions dragged Brent crude prices below the $105-per-barrel mark, while the rupee rebounded strongly to hover near the 94-per-dollar level.

The Nifty surged past the 24,300 mark, powered by robust buying in banking shares. Barring the Nifty FMCG index, all sectoral indices on the NSE ended firmly in the green.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 101 points higher, suggesting a green opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) chsold shares worth Rs 3,621.58 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,602.62 crore in the Indian equity market on 05 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 785.96 crore so far in May (till 05 May 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 70,135.46 crore in April, Rs 122,540.41 crore in March and Rs 6,640.78 crore in February.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street gains overnight, after oil prices dropped and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment.

Signaling diplomatic efforts for resolving the Middle East crisis were on track, President Donald Trump said the U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz had been paused.

“We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed,” Trump said in his Truth Social post.

The U.S. military on Monday began guiding commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said that “two U.S. commercial ships, along with American destroyers, have already safely transited the strait, showing the lane is clear.”

Overnight on Wall Street, U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday, while oil prices slid as traders reacted to a number of solid earnings results.

The S&P 500 rose 0.81%, hitting a new all-time high and closing at a record of 7,259.22. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.03%, touching a new high and notching a closing record of 25,326.13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 356.35 points, or 0.73%, to end at 49,298.25.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks closed with measured losses on Tuesday, as a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low against the US dollar rattled sentiment, while the weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives injected fresh volatility into the market.

Escalating US-Iran tensions further bruised investor confidence, wiping out recent optimism sparked by state election results and echoing weakness across global markets. Ongoing quarterly earnings announcements kept traders on edge, prompting a cautious stance.

The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark, weighed down by private banks and consumer durables stocks, while FMCG, auto and pharma shares defied the broader weakness and ended in the green.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 251.61 points or 0.33% to 77,017.79. The Nifty 50 index lost 86.50 points or 0.36% to 24,032.80.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 5.50 points higher, suggesting a flat opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 2,835.62 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,764.16 crore in the Indian equity market on 04 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 70,135.46 crore in April. This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as risk appetite was battered by heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets in Japan, China, and South Korea were closed, keeping regional trading volumes dull.

Investor sentiment nosedived after Iran launched strikes in response to a U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The development threatened to upset an already tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, although separate comments from Iranian officials indicated that talks between both sides were still progressing.

Overnight on Wall Street, stocks fell on Monday as the latest developments in the Middle East sent oil prices higher, sparking further worries about instability in the region.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 557.37 points, or 1.13%, closing at 48,941.90. The S&P 500 slid 0.41% to end at 7,200.75, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.19% to settle at 25,067.80.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks staged a rebound on Monday, recovering from the previous session’s sell-off as broad-based buying improved sentiment. Gains were supported by robust April auto sales data, favourable election trends in West Bengal and better-than-expected Q4 earnings.

The benchmarks opened on a firm note, with the Nifty 50 nearing the 24,300 mark in early trade. However, mid-session profit booking trimmed gains, with the index still managing to close above 24,100, supported by metal and healthcare stocks.

Investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic despite lingering concerns over tensions in West Asia and the US-led "Project Freedom" initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated Brent crude prices and pressure on the rupee capped further upside, while ongoing earnings announcements drove stock-specific movements.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 355.90 points or 0.46% to 77,269.40. The Nifty 50 index rallied 121.75 points or 0.51% to 24,119.30.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 26.50 points higher, suggesting a mildly positive opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 8,047.86 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,487.10 crore in the Indian equity market on 30 April 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 70,135.46 crore in April. This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed on Monday as investors weighed tensions between Iran and the U.S. and a U.S. plan to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets in Japan and China are closed for a public holiday.

The U.S. would attempt to “free” stranded ships affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure since the start of the Iran war, U.S. President Trump reportedly said in his social media post on Sunday.

Dubbed "Project Freedom,” the effort is set to begin on Monday, Middle East time and will focus mainly on getting civilian ships flagged in countries not affiliated with the conflict out of the contested waterway so they can “freely and ably get on with their business.”

“U.S. military support to Project Freedom will include guided-missile destroyers, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft, multi-domain unmanned platforms, and 15,000 service members,” the U.S. Central Command said shortly after Trump’s announcement.

Oil prices fell following the announcement of “Project Freedom”. West Texas Intermediate futures for July delivery fell 0.26% to $101.68 per barrel as of 10:08 p.m. ET. International benchmark Brent crude futures were 0.13% lower at $108.03 per barrel.

Last week, the S&P 500 rose to a fresh all-time intraday high on Friday, while oil prices fell as a new month of trading got underway.

The broad market index advanced 0.29% to end at 7,230.12. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.89%, reaching an all-time high and closing at 25,114.44. Both indexes posted closing records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 152.87 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 49,499.27.

Oil prices fell on Friday after Iran reportedly sent its response through Pakistani mediators to the latest U.S. amendments to a draft agreement to end the Middle East conflict.

President Donald Trump revealed later Friday he is displeased with a new peace offer from Iran, saying that the country “wants to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it."

Domestic Market:

Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend.

Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Iran’s ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India.

Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.

The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 582.86 points or 0.75% to 76,913.50. The Nifty 50 index slumped 180.10 points or 0.74% to 23,997.55.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 3.50 points higher, suggesting a muted opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,468.42 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,262.17 crore in the Indian equity market on 29 April 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 62,087.60 crore in April (till 29 April 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asia markets mostly fell on Thursday, tracking overnight losses in key Wall Street benchmarks as oil prices extended gains amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, while the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.

Oil climbed after a media report stated President Donald Trump had told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.

Prices extended gains after another media article said that Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling the U.S. naval blockade will remain until a deal addressing Tehran’s nuclear program is reached.

Brent crude rose about 1.96% to around $120 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 0.2% to $107.09.

Overnight on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Wednesday lower as oil prices continued their rally amid a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and after the Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged.

The 30-stock index fell 280.12 points, or 0.57%, to close at 48,861.81 and notch a fifth straight losing day. The S&P 500 inched down 0.04% to close at 7,135.95, while the Nasdaq Composite crept up 0.04% to 24,673.24.

Elevated oil prices "will push up overall inflation” in the near term, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference following the conclusion of the April Fed policy meeting.

At its latest meet, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 8-4 to hold rates in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%. That marked the first time four FOMC members dissented since October 1992. To be sure, members expressed different reasons for their vote.

Domestic Market:

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on Wednesday, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks and firm cues from Asian market. Value buying emerged across key sectors after the previous session’s decline, while broadly stable earnings, helped steady sentiment.

Attractive valuations, strong domestic inflows and bargain hunting supported the upmove. Optimism over a possible early resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict also lifted investor confidence, with the Nifty 50 closing above the 24,150 mark, led by gains in FMCG and auto stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 609.45 points or 0.79% to 77,496.36. The Nifty 50 index jumped 181.95 points or 0.76% to 24,177.65.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 12.50 points higher, suggesting a flat opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,103.74 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,712.01 crore in the Indian equity market on 28 April 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 59,619.18 crore in April (till 28 April 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed Wednesday, after Wall Street declined overnight as investors assess the latest developments concerning OPEC, as well as a report that pointed to weakness in OpenAI. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday.

The United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC on May 1, in a major blow to the cartel that coordinates production among many of the world’s largest oil producers, particularly those in the Middle East.

Optimism around tech stocks took hit after a media report stated that OpenAI’s revenue and new users growth was below its own targets. The report added that CFO Sarah Friar told the company leadership that she was concerned OpenAI may not be able to pay computing contracts in the future if its top line doesn’t expand fast enough.

Overnight in the U.S., The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday, weighed down by the report on OpenAI as well as a rise in oil prices. Traders await quarterly earnings from four of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, as well as the conclusion of what could be Jerome Powell’s final policy meeting as Federal Reserve chair.

The broad market index fell 0.49% to close at 7,138.80, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 0.9% and ended at 24,663.80. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 25.86 points, or 0.05%, to settle at 49,141.93.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity indices tumbled on Tuesday, as fragile investor sentiment deteriorated amid fading hopes of a quick resolution to the US-Iran conflict, which has sparked a surge in oil prices. Brent crude shot past the $110 per barrel mark, amplifying concerns.

Sustained foreign fund outflows further battered sentiment, while volatility spiked ahead of the monthly Nifty 50 derivatives expiry. The Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,000 mark, dragged down by heavy selling in banking and auto stocks. Energy and metal shares, however, defied the broader weakness and ended higher.

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 416.72 points or 0.54% to 76,886.91. The Nifty 50 index fell 97 points or 0.40% to 23,995.70.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 118.50 points lower, suggesting a negative opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,151.48 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,123.92 crore in the Indian equity market on 27 April 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 57,515.44 crore in April (till 27 April 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his national security team on Monday discussed Iran’s reported offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on the U.S. lifting its blockade and ending the conflict, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

It remains unclear whether Trump, who has said sanctions relief would come only once a deal is “100% complete,” is willing to consider the proposal as a pathway to de-escalation in the two-month-long conflict.

Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new record highs but gains were limited as stalled Iran peace talks and a fresh escalation in the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher.

The broad market index added 0.12% and closed at a record level of 7,173.91. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.20% and notched a closing record of 24,887.10. Both indexes also reached new all-time highs in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 62.92 points, or 0.13%, to settle at 49,167.79.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks snapped a three-day losing streak on Monday, ending sharply higher as sentiment improved on easing geopolitical concerns and steady Q4 earnings updates. Reports that Iran had proposed a plan to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz helped calm fears of supply disruptions, lifting global cues and investor confidence.

The Nifty 50 settled above the 24,050 mark, led by gains in pharma and consumer durables stocks, while all sectoral indices on the NSE closed in the green.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 639.42 points or 0.63% to 77,303.63. The Nifty 50 index advanced 194.75 points or 0.81% to 24,092.70. In the previous three sessions, the Sensex and Nifty declined 3.29% and 2.76%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 20.50 points higher, suggesting a positive opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 8,827.87 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,700.71 crore in the Indian equity market on 24 April 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 56,363.96 crore in April (till 24 April 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mostly higher Monday as investors looked past diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept oil prices elevated.

Sentiment held up despite U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday scrapping plans to send U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations with Iran.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain high after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly boarded two cargo ships near the strategic sea lane.

Meanwhile, Profits at China’s industrial firms grew at their fastest pace in six months in March, even as the Middle East war upended global oil markets and sent raw material costs soaring.

Industrial profits jumped 15.8% from a year earlier in March, the sharpest growth since September last year, National Bureau of Statistics data showed Monday, accelerating from the 15.2% surge in the first two months of this year.

In the first three months this year, enterprise profits expanded 15.5%, the fastest start to a year since 2017, barring the pandemic-driven spike in 2021.

Last week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record levels on Friday after investors were given a hopeful sign that peace talks between the U.S. and Iran would soon take place in Pakistan.

The broad market index finished up 0.8% at 7,165.08, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.63% to settle at 24,836.60. Both indexes also scored fresh all-time intraday highs. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 79.61 points, or 0.16%, to end the at 49,230.71.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday, extending their losing streak to a third straight session as global uncertainty kept investors on edge. Sentiment remained fragile amid stalled US-Iran negotiations and lingering concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude oil prices above the $107-per-barrel mark and sustaining pressure on the rupee and institutional flows.

The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 999.79 points or 1.29% to close at 76,664.21, while the Nifty 50 fell 275.10 points or 1.14% to settle at 23,897.95, slipping below the crucial 23,900 level. Over the three straight sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have declined 3.29% and 2.76%, respectively.

Through the day, the Nifty showed a clear downward bias, opening at 24,100.55 and briefly touching a high of 24,206 before sliding to an intraday low of 23,813.65, with selling pressure persisting across most of the session. The decline was led by heavy selling in IT stocks, while all sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, reflecting a broad-based risk-off sentiment rather than any specific domestic trigger.

Market participants are now closely tracking Q4 earnings for directional cues, even as global developments around crude oil and geopolitics continue to dictate near-term market trends.

GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 113.0 points higher, suggesting a positive opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,254.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 941.35 crore in the Indian equity market on 23 April 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs had sold shares worth Rs 47,536.09 crore in April (till 23 April 2026). This follows their cash sales of Rs 122,540.41 crore in March, Rs 6,640.78 crore in February and Rs 41,435.22 crore in January 2026.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, underscoring lingering geopolitical uncertainty.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said Thursday.

The temporary truce, originally set to expire after 10 days, will now provide additional time for diplomatic efforts, with Washington also pledging to work with Lebanon to strengthen its defenses against Hezbollah.

Japan’s core inflation in Japan accelerated for the first time in five months, rising to 1.8% in March, with Iran war fueling energy worries. Government data showed the inflation figure, which strips out prices of fresh food, was in line with the 1.8% estimate that was widely reported in the media and was higher than the 1.6% seen in February.

Overnight in the U.S., stocks pulled back on Thursday, led by a drop in software shares and higher oil prices, as investor uncertainty about the trajectory of the Iran war weighed on markets.

The S&P 500 traded down 0.41% to close at 7,108.40, after earlier hitting a new all-time intraday high. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite declined 0.89% to finish at 24,438.50. It had also scored a new all-time high in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 179.71 points, or 0.36%, to finish at 49,310.32.

Domestic Market:

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying.

Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 852.49 points or 1.09% to 77,664. The Nifty 50 index slumped 205.05 points or 0.84% to 24,173.05. In the two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty plunged 2.03% and 1.64%, respectively.