Mumbai, Oct. 19 -- 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...