Mumbai, May 19 -- GIFT Nifty:

The GIFT Nifty May 2026 futures currently traded 56.50 points lower, suggesting a negative opening for the benchmark index today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 2,813.69 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,682.12 crore in the Indian equity market on 18 May 2026, provisional data showed.

The FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 21,842.13 crore so far in May (till 18 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 Tuesday as oil prices, while elevated, eased slightly following ne...