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GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures were up 68.50 points, signalling a positive opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,165.92 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers of Rs 3,661.28 crore in the Indian equity market 16 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 54636.85 crore in October through 16 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Dow Jones futures were up 219 points, indicating a strong opening in the US stocks.

Most Asian equity indices traded lower on Monday, as technology stocks came under pressure amid concerns over the high cost of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments and rising financing costs. Hong Kong markets remained closed for a holiday.

US equities ended sharply lower on Friday, 16 October 2026, as technology and semiconductor stocks extended their sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.34% to 52,002.41, while the S&P 500 fell 1.09% to 7,659.44. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.14% to 26,140.03.

Concerns over the sustainability of heavy AI-related investments and stronger-than-expected US inflation data weighed on technology shares and revived expectations of further Federal Reserve rate increases.

Crude oil prices eased after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on 16 October waiving certain sanctions, restrictions and duties under the newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The move followed an agreement concerning Russian diesel exports. The order does not remove all existing US sanctions against Russia; several measures imposed under earlier executive orders remain in place.

Brent crude futures fell around 1.6% to $108.06 a barrel. The easing of restrictions on certain Russian energy exports raised expectations of additional fuel supplies, putting downward pressure on oil prices. However, geopolitical risks, including tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, continued to cloud the global energy outlook.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks closed higher on Friday, extending their rally for a second consecutive session, supported by buying in heavyweight stocks. Investor focus remained on September-quarter earnings, while the rupee strengthened against the US dollar for the sixth straight session. However, broader indices lagged, with midcap and smallcap indices ending marginally lower. Brent crude remained elevated near $105 a barrel. The Nifty settled above the 23,150 mark, with IT and metal stocks advancing, while consumer durables and oil & gas shares declined.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 413.66 points or 0.56% to 74,729.27. The Nifty 50 index added 148.80 points or 0.65% to 23,146.15. Over the two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty rallied 2.68% and 2.31%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures were down 21.50 points, signalling a negative opening for the Nifty 50.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised the closing auction session (CAS) framework, introducing a 3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. auction window and changing the reference price calculation to the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of trades executed during the final 15 minutes of continuous cash-market trading. Most changes will take effect from 7 December 2026.

Order entry will close at a randomly determined, system-driven time between 3:38 p.m. and 3:40 p.m., with only limit and market orders permitted during the auction. Index derivatives will trade until 3:45 p.m., except expiring index contracts, which will close at 3:30 p.m. on expiry days, while stock derivatives will trade until 3:45 p.m. daily. The cash-market post-close session will run from 3:50 p.m. to 4 p.m., with trades executed at the closing price.

SEBI has also specified fallback reference prices when no trades occur during the final 15 minutes or on the day, and clarified expiry settlement calculations and restrictions on iceberg and stop-loss orders during CAS.

Meanwhile, the government has raised windfall tax on ‌exports of petrol, and reduced levies on diesel, according to a government notification issued late on Thursday night. The tax on petrol export was hiked to Rs 2.5 per litre ​from Rs 0.5 per litre, according to the notification. On the other hand, ​duty on diesel exports was slashed to Rs 8.5 per litre from ​Rs 16 per litre, effective ​October 16, the order said.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 5,285.37 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 3,319.39 crore in the Indian equity market 15 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 50,478.51 crore in October through 15 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian indices advanced on Friday as investors assessed Wall Street's rebound and weighed persistent inflation concerns against the recent technology sell-off.

Brent crude prices edged lower to around $105.40 per barrel after rising above $106 in the previous session, as investors monitored developments in the Middle East and the outlook for global oil supplies.

US equities closed higher on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.08%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.33% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.08%. The rebound came as Treasury yields eased and investors shifted towards defensive sectors, including healthcare and consumer-related stocks.

The gains followed a technology-led sell-off earlier in the week, triggered by hotter-than-expected US consumer inflation data that revived concerns about further Federal Reserve interest rate increases.

Technology shares remained vulnerable amid questions over whether strong demand for artificial intelligence would justify substantial spending on data centres, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure, particularly in a high-interest-rate environment.

Inflation remained a key concern after US producer prices rose more than expected in September. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand increased 1.3% month on month, marking its largest monthly gain since March 2022. Annual producer inflation accelerated to 6.3% from 5.6% in August, indicating that price pressures were broadening beyond energy.

The producer inflation data followed a stronger-than-expected consumer price report released on Wednesday. Together, the reports heightened concerns about persistent inflation and increased uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks rallied on Thursday, as easing US Treasury yields and softer crude oil prices improved investor sentiment. The Sensex surged over 1,500 points, while the Nifty briefly reclaimed the 23,000 mark. The unwinding of global AI and semiconductor stocks also supported Indian IT shares, with the Nifty IT index gaining about 11% over five sessions. Reliance Industries rose sharply after Jio Platforms announced details of its proposed IPO, while large-cap banking stocks advanced ahead of their quarterly results. The rally was supported by buying in heavyweight stocks and expectations around September-quarter earnings, even as global markets remained under pressure from concerns over AI-related debt and intensifying competition in the semiconductor industry.

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 1,533.72 points or 2.11% to 74,315.61. The Nifty 50 index jumped 374.65 points or 1.66% to 22,997.35. It hit the day's high of 23,056.40.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures jump 64.50 points, signalling a strong opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,857.44 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 2,670.44 crore in the Indian equity market 14 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 49,384.04 crore in October through 14 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian equities tumbled on Thursday as a sell-off in technology stocks spread from Wall Street to regional markets. South Korea's Kospi plunged 7.1% to 5,584.83, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 3.9% to 65,119.51, with semiconductor stocks leading the declines.

The sell-off followed losses in US technology stocks after hotter-than-expected inflation data heightened concerns over the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook. Investors also remained wary of intensifying competition in the semiconductor industry following reports of advances by Chinese memory-chip maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), raising concerns over potential pricing pressure in the global memory-chip market.

US equities ended lower on Wednesday, with technology stocks accounting for much of the decline. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.88% to 26,692.87, while the S&P 500 fell 1.11% to 7,718.94. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.09% to 51,621.48.

The declines followed the release of US inflation data showing that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% in September from August and 3.7% year on year, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annual inflation accelerated from 3.4% in August, exceeding market expectations.

Higher fuel costs contributed significantly to the monthly increase, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% in September. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3% month on month and 2.6% year on year. The inflation data heightened concerns that persistent price pressures could prompt the Federal Reserve to maintain a tighter monetary policy stance or consider further interest rate increases.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended lower on Wednesday, as persistent FII selling, elevated crude oil prices and weak global cues weighed on sentiment. Concerns over rising domestic inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions added to the cautious mood. The Nifty 50 settled below the 22,650 mark. Pharma and healthcare stocks declined sharply, while FMCG, IT and oil & gas shares advanced.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 251.89 points or 0.34% to 72,781.99. The Nifty 50 index fell 99.25 points or 0.44% to 22,622.70.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures fall 8 points, signalling a muted opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,305.13 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 2,439.24 crore in the Indian equity market on 13 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 47,832.52 crore in October through 13 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian market traded mixed on Wednesday, as investors assessed the technology-led selloff on Wall Street and awaited key US inflation data. Market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over elevated crude oil prices and intensifying competition in the semiconductor industry.

Singapore's economy expanded 5.4% year on year in Q3 2026, moderating from 6.2% growth in the previous quarter, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Wednesday. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP grew 1.1%, compared with 1.5% in Q2. Manufacturing output increased 7.5% year on year, slowing from 12.9% growth in the preceding quarter.

US stocks ended lower on Tuesday as weakness in technology and semiconductor shares weighed on the broader market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.35% to 51,670.10, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.02% to 7,805.45. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.15% to 27,204.38. Investors also assessed corporate earnings and awaited US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said he still considered one more interest-rate hike in 2026 potentially appropriate but saw no current need for further increases in 2027. In an interview with Bloomberg News, Williams said his outlook remained dependent on incoming economic data and developments in inflation. His comments indicate his current assessment rather than a commitment by the Federal Reserve to a specific rate path.

Crude oil prices rose amid concerns over supply disruptions following renewed fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels. Brent crude futures climbed 1.32% to $107.09 a barrel.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks rebounded sharply on Tuesday, snapping the previous session's decline as strong buying in IT stocks lifted sentiment. Better-than-expected quarterly results from HCLTech and TCS supported the sector, while the Indian rupee strengthened following the Reserve Bank of India's recent foreign exchange measures. However, elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on the outlook. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 1,109.10 points or 1.54% to 73,033.78. The Nifty 50 index climbed 358.60 points or 1.60% to 22,721.95.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures rise 5 points, signalling a muted opening for the Nifty 50.

India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September, its highest level in the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series. The inflation rose from 4.83% in August.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,708.48 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 3,045.02 crore in the Indian equity market on 12 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 48,377.90 crore in October through 12 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian market fell on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, tracking overnight weakness in US technology stocks as concerns over elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.

Technology stocks led the selloff, following losses in US semiconductor shares amid concerns over intensifying competition between US and Chinese chipmakers and questions over the sustainability of artificial intelligence-related investments.

Wall Street ended mixed on Monday as investors awaited the third-quarter earnings season and key US economic data due this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 195.60 points, or 0.38%, to close at 51,850.55. The S&P 500 fell 4.30 points, or 0.06%, to 7,807.24, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 120.27 points, or 0.44%, to 27,245.90. Technology and semiconductor stocks weighed on the broader market, while energy shares benefited from higher oil prices.

Crude oil prices remained elevated above $105 a barrel amid renewed concerns over global energy supplies following attacks on Saudi Arabia and uncertainty surrounding a proposed Russia-Ukraine energy truce. Brent crude futures were trading around $105.90 a barrel in Asian trade on Tuesday, after settling 1.84% higher at $106.65 on Monday. Rising energy prices have heightened concerns about inflation and the potential impact on interest rates.

Investors are now focused on the September US Consumer Price Index (CPI), scheduled for Wednesday, 14 October, followed by the Producer Price Index (PPI) and retail sales data on Thursday, 15 October. The inflation readings will be closely watched for their implications for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, particularly as higher energy costs risk prolonging inflationary pressures.

The US third-quarter earnings season is also gathering pace, with major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo scheduled to report results on Tuesday. Investors will assess the results for signals on consumer spending, lending demand, credit quality and the broader economic outlook.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended lower on Monday, extending their cautious trend as investors awaited India's September inflation data. Persistent concerns over elevated crude oil prices and a sharp rise in Indian bond yields weighed on sentiment. Although oil prices retreated amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Brent crude remained above $105 a barrel, keeping concerns over imported inflation and pressure on the rupee in focus. Investors also assessed the implications of the Reserve Bank of India's recent tightening measures for liquidity and borrowing costs. The Nifty settled below the 22,400 mark, while sectoral performance remained mixed, with auto and realty shares advancing even as FMCG and PSU bank stocks declined.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 547.65 points or 0.76% to 71,924.68. The Nifty 50 index dropped 157.10 points or 0.70% to 22,363.35.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures rise 31 points, signalling a positive opening for the Nifty 50.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, 11 October, that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate "energy ceasefire", aimed at halting attacks on energy infrastructure. However, the announcement lacked details on the terms and duration of the proposed truce, and neither side had confirmed the agreement at the time of reporting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was prepared to accept the ceasefire if Moscow agreed to it. The development comes amid escalating attacks on energy infrastructure and concerns over disruptions to global fuel supplies.

Meanwhile, Russia partially lifted its diesel export ban with effect from 10 October, following an agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump to supply diesel to the US and international markets. The move allows up to 500,000 metric tonnes of diesel to be supplied to foreign markets at this stage, according to reports citing the Russian government. Trump had earlier announced plans for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tonnes immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and additional volumes thereafter. However, analysts have questioned whether the increased supplies would be sufficient to materially ease global fuel prices, given ongoing disruptions to refining capacity.

In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a series of measures on 10 October 2026 to ensure orderly functioning of the foreign exchange market amid pressure on the rupee. The central bank also opened a special window, effective 12 October, to meet the entire daily US dollar requirements of three state-owned oil marketing companies - Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation - through designated banks. The facility will remain in place until further notice.

In separate circulars, the RBI prohibited the rebooking of cancelled rupee-linked foreign exchange derivative contracts, while allowing rollovers on maturity subject to existing regulations. It also reduced the threshold for taking foreign exchange derivative positions without establishing underlying exposure from $100 million to $5 million, both for contracted exposures hedged through authorised dealers and for exchange-traded currency derivatives involving the rupee.

The RBI further required authorised dealers to obtain an undertaking from users confirming that the same underlying exposure had not been hedged with another authorised dealer. In addition, it introduced a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) requirement for eligible rupee-linked foreign exchange derivative contracts with a notional value exceeding $2 million. Under the rule, authorised dealers must maintain a cash reserve with the RBI equivalent to 20% of the rupee value of each eligible contract. The requirement applies to contracts used to hedge current-account transactions in which the user purchases foreign currency against the rupee.

The measures are intended to strengthen market discipline and risk management and support orderly functioning of the foreign exchange market.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,568.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 4,743.26 crore in the Indian equity market on 9 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 45,125.67 crore in October through 9 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

US stock futures pointed to a positive opening on Monday, with Dow futures rising 174 points. However, investors remained cautious ahead of key US inflation data and the start of the September-quarter earnings season.

Asian indices traded mixed on Monday amid geopolitical uncertainty and caution ahead of corporate earnings. Japan's cash equity market remained closed for Sports Day.

US stocks ended higher on Friday, with all three major indices advancing and posting weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 423.31 points, or 0.83%, to 51,654.95. The S&P 500 gained 46.18 points, or 0.59%, to 7,811.54, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 172.83 points, or 0.64%, to 27,366.17.

Crude oil prices declined on Monday as expectations of additional Russian diesel supplies and a potential Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire eased some concerns over supply disruptions. Brent crude futures fell around 1.5% to $103.18 a barrel. However, continued tensions in the Middle East and attacks on shipping routes kept supply risks in focus.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Friday, snapping a two-session losing streak. Easing crude oil prices and improved global sentiment boosted investor appetite following Thursday’s steep selloff. US President Donald Trump’s decision to rule out a military strike on Iran before the 3 November midterm elections eased immediate concerns over further escalation in the Middle East. Sentiment was further supported by strong buying in IT stocks after Tata Consultancy Services reported its Q2 FY27 results. The Nifty closed above the 22,500 mark, while all sectoral indices on the NSE ended higher except the Nifty Oil & Gas index.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 879.09 points or 1.23% to 72,472.33. The Nifty 50 index added 288.65 points or 1.30% to 22,520.45.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures rise 2.50 points, signalling a muted opening for the Nifty 50.

IT stocks may remain in focus after the US government suspended eight technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies, Cognizant and Capgemini, from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme, a key step in the employment-based green card process. US officials accused the companies of misusing employment-based immigration programmes and displacing American workers. The suspension halts new and pending PERM applications involving the affected companies.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 12,943.58 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 10,703.11 crore in the Indian equity market on 8 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 32,182.50 crore in October through 8 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian stock market traded mostly lower on Friday, 9 October 2026, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as technology stocks came under pressure amid renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Markets in South Korea and Taiwan remained closed for a holiday.

US stock market ended mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite posting its biggest one-day decline since mid-August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.10%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.47%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.25%.

Technology stocks faced heavy selling following reports that OpenAI told investors its annualised revenue was roughly $50 billion at the end of September, below the approximately $68 billion figure reported late last month. The discrepancy revived concerns over the sustainability of AI-related spending and the returns on investments in data centres and semiconductor infrastructure.

Among major technology stocks, Nvidia fell 2.94%, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) declined 3.90%, Broadcom dropped 4.35%, Microsoft slipped 1.35%, Intel lost 5.34%, Micron Technology declined 4.79% and Oracle fell 5.5%. The broad-based weakness reflected investor caution towards technology stocks amid questions over the pace of AI-driven growth.

Investors are now looking ahead to the start of the third-quarter earnings season next week, when major U.S. banks are due to report results.

Domestic Market:

Indian equity market extended their selloff for a second consecutive session on Thursday, with the Sensex plunging 1.44% to 71,593.24 and the Nifty 50 falling 1.64% to 22,231.80, as surging crude oil prices, the RBI’s hawkish policy shift, elevated US Treasury yields and persistent foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiment. All NSE sectoral indices ended lower, although most IT stocks bucked the broader trend. Weak global cues and broad-based selling intensified risk aversion, while investors remained cautious as the Q2 FY27 earnings season gathered pace. Over the two sessions, the Sensex declined 2.02% and the Nifty 50 fell 2.39%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures rise 62 points, signalling a positive opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 6,121.37 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 4,596.57 crore in the Indian equity market on 7 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 25,976.20 crore in October through 7 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian indices traded mixed on Thursday, tracking the previous session's weakness on Wall Street as elevated US Treasury yields continued to weigh on risk appetite.

Investors assessed minutes from the Federal Reserve's September meeting, which showed that all 19 policymakers supported the latest rate increase, while most participants considered another rate hike likely to be appropriate by the end of the year. The minutes also highlighted differing views among officials over the inflation outlook and the appropriate pace of further tightening.

US stocks ended lower on Wednesday as longer-dated Treasury yields remained elevated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.66%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.22%. The Nasdaq Composite also declined 0.22%.

Crude oil prices gained amid renewed geopolitical concerns after reports that the Trump administration was considering military strike options against Iran before the US midterm elections. Brent crude futures rose 1.16% to $101.36 a barrel.

Investors will now turn their attention to the upcoming third-quarter earnings season. Corporate results, Treasury yields, oil prices and expectations for further Fed rate hikes are likely to remain key drivers for global equity markets.

Domestic Market:

The key equity indices ended with significant losses on Wednesday, tracking weak global cues. Investor sentiment remained cautious after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its monetary policy stance to calibrated tightening. The rate hike was largely anticipated by market participants. Broader market indices also remained under pressure. The Nifty closed below the 22,650 mark, with banking stocks providing some support. Meanwhile, metal and auto stocks declined.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 429.11 points or 0.59% to 72,638.70. The Nifty 50 index fell 173.05 points or 0.76% to 22,603.05. In the past two consecutive sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have jumped 1.61% and 1.58%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures fell 121.50 points, signalling a weak opening for the Nifty 50. Market participants will track the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) policy decision due later today.

The RBI is widely expected to raise the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% from 5.25%, where it has remained for nearly 10 months.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,961.30 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 5,088.92 crore in the Indian equity market on 6 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 23,485.97 crore in October through 6 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian indices traded mixed on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, while mainland Chinese markets remained closed for a holiday. Investors were tracking Wall Street's record-setting close, movements in US Treasury yields and developments in oil prices.

US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs as easing Treasury yields and relatively stable crude oil prices supported risk appetite. The focus has now shifted towards the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes due later on Wednesday and the upcoming third-quarter earnings season.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 253.38 points, or 0.49%, to 51,521.28, while the S&P 500 rose 45.00 points, or 0.58%, to 7,818.93. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 122.48 points, or 0.45%, to 27,599.79. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at fresh record highs.

Technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks remained important drivers of the rally. Semiconductor shares including Advanced Micro Devices and Marvell Technology gained amid continued optimism over demand for chips and infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence applications. Nvidia also remained near a $6 trillion market valuation, highlighting the continuing strength of the AI investment theme.

The rally also received a boost from the energy sector. Constellation Energy surged after announcing a major long-term electricity agreement with Google. The deal covers 3,590 MW of power, including a 20-year agreement for 890 MW from nuclear capacity and a separate 15-year agreement covering 2,700 MW from Constellation's existing PJM assets. Constellation plans to invest more than $4.3 billion to increase output at 11 nuclear reactor units. The agreement highlights the growing demand for reliable electricity as technology companies expand energy-intensive data-centre and AI infrastructure.

The deal also reinforced investor interest in companies positioned to benefit from the increasing power requirements of AI data centres. Constellation shares rose more than 12% on Tuesday, while other nuclear and power-related stocks also advanced.

US Treasury yields eased from their recent highs, providing some relief to equity markets. The 10-year Treasury yield ended around 5.27%, down roughly 3 basis points, while the two-year yield declined to around 4.80%. The 10-year yield had climbed to about 5.35% on Monday, its highest level in more than two decades, increasing pressure on interest-rate-sensitive assets.

Meanwhile, the US trade deficit widened sharply in August to $105.6 billion, up 13.7% from the previous month and the largest since March 2025. The increase was driven largely by a jump in imports, including crude oil, semiconductors and other goods, with imports reaching a record level.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Tuesday, extending gains for a second consecutive session. The firmness was supported by positive global cues, easing crude oil prices and strong quarterly business updates from several companies. Investors also remained focused on the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy meeting, with the policy decision due on Wednesday, 7 October. The Nifty closed above the 22,750 mark. At the sectoral level, Nifty Bank, Consumer Durables, Energy, Media, Metal, Pharma, Oil & Gas and Private Bank indices closed higher, while Nifty IT, Realty and PSU Bank indices declined.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 685.34 points or 0.95% to 73,067.81. The Nifty 50 index rose 220.35 points or 0.98% to 22,776.10. Over two consecutive sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have jumped 1.61% and 1.58%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures fell 17 points, indicating a muted opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 4,699.14 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 5,181.62 crore in the Indian equity market on 5 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 19,204.53 crore in October through 5 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks traded higher on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street led by technology and artificial intelligence-linked stocks. Mainland Chinese markets remained closed for a holiday.

US stocks ended higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at a record high as Nvidia and other technology stocks gained. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.18% to 51,267.90, while the S&P 500 gained 0.66% to 7,773.95. The Nasdaq advanced 1.05% to 27,477.31.

AI-linked stocks led the gains. Nvidia rose 2.12% to a record closing high, while Microsoft gained 1.48%, Meta Platforms advanced around 1.9% and Tesla rose 2.20%. Nvidia's market capitalisation climbed to about $5.76 trillion.

US Treasury yields continued to rise despite the equity rally. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.35% during the session and settled around 5.31%, its highest level since April 2002. The 30-year Treasury yield also rose to around 5.7%, reaching its highest level in nearly 24 years.

Crude oil prices steadied on Tuesday after falling nearly 2% on Monday as increased Middle East exports and additional supply commitments eased concerns over shortages. Brent crude had settled around $100.32 a barrel on Monday.

The Federal Reserve’s minutes from its September meeting, due Wednesday, will be closely watched for clues on how policymakers view inflation and the softer labor market.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended higher on Monday, snapping a four-session losing streak as easing crude oil prices, softer US jobs data and buying across sectors improved investor sentiment. The Nifty settled above the 22,550 mark. FMCG and consumer durables stocks advanced, while healthcare and pharma shares declined. Investors also remained focused on the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy meeting, which began on Monday, and monitored global bond yields.

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 472.77 points, or 0.66%, to 72,382.47, while the Nifty 50 index gained 133.80 points, or 0.60%, to 22,555.75. Over the previous four sessions, the Sensex and Nifty had declined 2.69% and 3.11%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures rose 19 points, indicating a mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 9,484.22 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 10,041.84 crore in the Indian equity market on 1 October 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 9,569.57 crore in October through 1 October 2026. This follows net selling of Rs 45,536.89 crore in September 2026, while FPIs were net buyers of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026.

Global Markets:

Most Asian indices traded higher on Monday, even as investor sentiment remained cautious amid elevated crude oil prices and high US Treasury yields. Markets in mainland China and South Korea remained closed for holidays.

Softer-than-expected US jobs data eased expectations of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve at its October meeting. However, investors remained cautious as the US 10-year Treasury yield had climbed to 5.34% last week, its highest level since 2002. Elevated yields increase borrowing costs and can weigh on equity valuations, even if the Fed keeps its policy rate unchanged in the near term.

Meanwhile, crude oil prices remained elevated. Brent crude was trading around $102.20 a barrel on Monday morning after briefly moving above $103, as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launched a campaign to reclaim Houthi-controlled areas. Continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept concerns over oil supply elevated.

US stocks ended higher on Friday after weaker-than-expected jobs data reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike at its policy meeting later this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 250.40 points, or 0.49%, to 51,176.96, while the S&P 500 gained 56.27 points, or 0.73%, to 7,722.72. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 319.27 points, or 1.19%, to 27,190.86. US nonfarm payroll employment increased by just 29,000 in September, well below economists' expectations of 90,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% from 4.1% in August. Payroll gains for July and August were also revised lower by a combined 60,000.

The weaker-than-expected jobs data sharply reduced expectations of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike at the end of October. CME FedWatch put the probability of a hike at 22.7%, down from 24.4% in the previous session and 64.2% a week earlier.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on 1 October 2026, extending their decline for the fourth consecutive session. Intensified foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, rising US bond yields and a weakening rupee weighed on investor sentiment. The sentiment remained subdued amid elevated crude oil prices and continued uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. The Nifty settled below the 22,450 level, while broader markets also declined. Auto and metal stocks fell, while IT shares bucked the weak market trend.

The Sensex declined 570.59 points or 0.79% to 71,909.70. The Nifty 50 index tumbled 198.50 points or 0.88% to 22,421.95. In the four consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty declined 2.69% and 3.11%, respectively.

The Indian stock market was closed on 2 October 2026, on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures were down 66 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50.

The government has reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning 1 October 2026, while keeping the levy on petrol exports unchanged. The special additional excise duty (SAED), along with road and infrastructure cess, on diesel exports has been cut to Rs 16 per litre from Rs 20 per litre, while the levy on ATF exports has been reduced to Rs 10.5 per litre from Rs 15 per litre. The duty on petrol exports remains unchanged at Rs 0.5 per litre. The Finance Ministry said there is no change in the existing duty rates on petrol and diesel cleared for domestic consumption.

The Indian stock market will remain closed on Friday, 2 October 2026, on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 10,148.41 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 11,271.73 crore in the Indian equity market on 30 September 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 45536.89 crore in September so far, through 30 September 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026, while they were net buyers of Rs 6,731.97 crore in July 2026.

Global Markets:

Asian shares traded mixed on Thursday, with mainland China and Hong Kong markets closed for holidays.

US stocks ended mixed on Wednesday after data showed that inflation rose less than expected in August, easing expectations of an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike.

However, elevated Treasury yields limited gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 443.87 points, or 0.86%, to 50,906.05, while the S&P 500 fell 19.30 points, or 0.25%, to 7,651.54. The Nasdaq Composite rose 63.52 points, or 0.24%, to 26,861.06.

US inflation, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose 0.3% month-on-month in August and 3.4% year-on-year. The annual increase was below economists’ expectations of 3.7%, helping reduce expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike at the October meeting. Core PCE inflation rose 3% year-on-year.

Micron Technology reported record fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $54.23 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $33.42 per share. The company forecast adjusted EPS of $38.15 at the midpoint for the current quarter, above market expectations. Its shares initially gained in after-hours trading before paring the move.

Crude oil prices traded lower, with Brent crude futures down 0.24% at $97.79 a barrel. Oil prices remained a key focus for investors amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over energy supply.

Investors will next focus on the US nonfarm payrolls report for September, due on Friday, for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended lower on Wednesday, extending their decline for a third consecutive session, as healthcare and metal stocks came under selling pressure. The Nifty settled below the 22,650. Realty and banking stocks, including private lenders, advanced and limited the overall decline.

Elevated crude oil prices and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) selling weighed on sentiment. Investors remained cautious amid elevated global bond yields and geopolitical uncertainties. Market participants are also tracking US inflation data and movements in crude oil prices and bond yields for cues on the global interest-rate outlook.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 48.78 points or 0.07% to 72,480.29. The Nifty 50 index declined 95.75 points or 0.42% to 22,620.45. In three sessions, the Sensex and Nifty fell 1.92% and 2.25%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures were down 33 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 9,980.22 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,952.71 crore in the Indian equity market on 29 September 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 34793.90 crore in September so far, through 29 September 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026, while they were net buyers of Rs 6,731.97 crore in July 2026.

Global Markets:

US Dow Jones index futures were up 198 points on Wednesday, pointing to a higher opening for US stocks.

Asian stocks traded higher on Wednesday, while Asian currencies remained under pressure from rising global bond yields, higher oil prices and US-Iran tensions.

US stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday as government bond yields continued to rise ahead of key inflation and labour market data, while investors assessed comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the interest-rate outlook.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 131.59 points, or 0.26%, to 51,349.92, while the S&P 500 fell 12.85 points, or 0.17%, to 7,670.84. The Nasdaq Composite declined 22.84 points, or 0.08%, to 26,797.54.

Longer-dated US Treasury yields rose, with the 30-year bond yield hitting 5.6206%, its highest level since June 2002. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.293%, its highest level since June 2007.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.58% on Tuesday. This was the highest level in the current series since November 2023.

Expectations for at least a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike at the October meeting fell to 51.5% from nearly 70% earlier in the session, according to CME FedWatch. This was after New York Fed President John Williams said the central bank had time to assess incoming data before deciding on another rate increase.

US job openings fell by 256,000 to 7.079 million in August, the lowest level in five months, while the Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, its lowest level since 2014.

Crude oil prices fell as concerns over supply disruptions eased following signs of a recovery in Saudi Arabia's crude exports from its Red Sea ports after repairs to a key pipeline. Uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued amid the US-Iran conflict. Brent crude futures fell 2.6% to settle at $102.59 a barrel on Tuesday.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks declined for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, amid F&O expiry-day volatility. Persistent uncertainty over the Iran war and prospects of a peace deal, continued FII selling, rupee weakness, rising crude oil prices and elevated US Treasury yields weighed on sentiment. The Nifty closed below the 22,750 mark. Broader market underperformed, while most sectoral indices ended lower. IT, consumer durables and auto stocks faced selling pressure, while metal and pharma stocks gained.

The S&P BSE Sensex tanked 242.65 points or 0.33% to 72,529.07. The Nifty 50 index tumbled 64.05 points or 0.28% to 22,716.20. In two sessions, the Sensex declined 1.85%, while the Nifty fell 1.83%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures were down 22 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50 amid weak global cues.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 5,353.22 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5,189.02 crore in the Indian equity market on 28 September 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 29,255.58 crore in September so far, through 28 September 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026, while they were net buyers of Rs 6,731.97 crore in July 2026.

Global Markets:

US Dow Jones index futures were down 61 points, pointing to a lower opening for US stocks.

Asian market traded lower on Tuesday, following overnight losses on Wall Street. Rising crude oil prices and US Treasury yields continued to weigh on risk sentiment.

US stocks ended lower on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields remained elevated, while developments surrounding OpenAI added pressure to technology shares. Geopolitical uncertainty also weighed on sentiment after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

OpenAI was a source of pressure for AI-related stocks after reports that the company had paused training of some advanced AI models. The development raised concerns about the pace of AI investment and demand for chips and data-centre infrastructure.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.67%. The S&P 500 shed 0.77%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.92%.

US Treasury yields continued to rise amid expectations of further interest-rate hikes. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to around 5.24%, its highest level since 2007, while the 30-year yield rose to around 5.56%, near its highest level in more than two decades.

Crude oil prices rose for a second consecutive session amid concerns over Middle East supply disruptions. Brent crude settled at $105.28 a barrel, up 0.9%.

Investors will focus on the US JOLTS job openings data due later on Tuesday, along with comments from Federal Reserve officials including Michelle Bowman, Austan Goolsbee and John Williams.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday as escalating Iran-US tensions pushed crude oil prices higher and raised concerns over prolonged supply disruptions. Rising US Treasury yields, a weaker rupee, continued foreign investor selling and weak Asian market cues added to the pressure. Brent crude moved close to $107 a barrel, while the US 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 5.2%. Continued FPI selling also dented sentiment. The Nifty settled below the 22,800 level. The sell-off was broad-based, with all sectoral indices ending lower, led by declines in banking, realty and metal stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex tanked 1,124 points or 1.52% to 72,771.72. The Nifty 50 index dropped 360.25 points or 1.56% to 22,780.25.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty October 2026 futures were down 135.50 points, indicating a negative opening for the Nifty 50 amid weak global cues.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,693.93 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,838.17 crore in the Indian equity market on 25 September 2026, according to provisional data.

FPIs sold shares worth Rs 25682.07 crore in September so far, through 25 September 2026. This follows net cash purchases of Rs 17,366 crore in August 2026, while they were net buyers of Rs 6,731.97 crore in July 2026.

Global Markets:

US Dow Jones index futures were down 179 points on Monday, pointing to a weak opening for US stocks. Investors braced for weakness in technology shares after OpenAI paused training of its latest artificial intelligence models amid several instances of its AI agents going rogue. The news came just days after OpenAI said it was investigating incidents involving OpenAI agents using government websites in unexpected manners.

Heightened tensions surrounding Iran also weighed on sentiment after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Most Asian stock indices declined on Monday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over developments in the US-Iran conflict and the outlook for the Strait of Hormuz.

US stocks ended higher on Friday, led by gains in technology shares. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.93% to 51,828.62, while the S&P 500 gained 0.51% to 7,743.41. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.48% to 27,068.72.

US President Donald Trump said he expected the conflict with Iran to end "very soon", while continuing to signal uncertainty over further military action. Investors also remained focused on developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.

Crude oil prices rose as uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to influence supply concerns. Brent crude futures gained 1.52% to $105.91 a barrel.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended higher on Friday, supported by value buying after the sharp decline in the previous session. Easing crude oil prices and a stronger rupee also supported investor sentiment. Buying interest in select domestic-focused sectors, particularly consumer durables and auto stocks, helped the benchmarks recover, while IT and healthcare stocks declined. The Nifty settled above the 23,100 level.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 315.20 points or 0.43% to 73,895.74. The Nifty 50 index added 77.40 points or 0.34% to 23,140.50. The 50-unit index fell 1.64% in the previous session.