FPIs Stay Net Buyers For Second Session, Mop Up Nearly Rs 600-Crore Shares
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) stayed net buyers for a second consecutive session as they mopped up Indian equities worth Rs 595.78 crore on Thursday, as per provisional data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). This development comes after FPIs had net bought shares worth Rs 1,171.71 crore in the previous session, breaking a 14-day selloff streak.
Context and Analysis
In the first two weeks of December, FPIs had pulled out Rs 18,000 crore from the Indian stock market, according to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL). This significant outflow had raised concerns among market participants. However, the recent buying activity suggests that FPIs are once again turning bullish on Indian equities.
In 2025 so far, FPIs have pulled out nearly Rs 1.60 lakh crore from domestic equities, which includes primary market transactions. This outflow has been a major concern for Indian markets, as FPIs are significant contributors to the country’s equity market.
DIIs Continue Buying Spree
Meanwhile, the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree on Thursday, as they mopped up shares worth Rs 2,700.36 crore. DIIs have been net buyers since the past 40 sessions, providing much-needed support to the Indian markets. The steady purchasing by DIIs has helped the Dalal Street to weather the FPI exodus.
To learn more about the role of DIIs in Indian stock market, and how they impact market movements, read our in-depth analysis.
Market Update
Most sectoral indices fell, with Nifty Media leading the decline. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty IT were the only gainers. The NSE Nifty 50 Index fell 3 points or 0.01% to 25,815.55.
Nifty Media fell over 2% in trade and emerged as the top losing sector for the day. Nifty Realty fell for the third consecutive day, with Raymond and Sobha being the top losers.
Nifty Auto also fell for the third consecutive day. The market breadth was skewed in favor of sellers, as 2,684 stocks declined, 1,481 advanced, and 183 remained unchanged on the BSE.
State Bank of India, Shriram Finance Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., and Axis Bank Ltd. emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Max Health, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Auto Ltd. were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
Way Forward
The recent buying activity by FPIs is a positive sign for the Indian markets. However, it is essential to note that the overall outflow by FPIs in 2025 remains significant. Investors should closely monitor the market trends and stock market news to make informed investment decisions.
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