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Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have continued to support Indian equities in 2026, stepping in with strong inflows even as foreign investors remain persistent sellers amid volatile market conditions.
According to SEBI data, DIIs have net bought shares worth ₹1.73 lakh crore so far this year, underscoring the strength of domestic participation.
The trend has remained firm at the start of the new financial year, with DIIs purchasing equities worth ₹20,197.61 crore in April alone. Daily flows also reflect sustained buying interest.
On April 7 and April 6, DIIs bought shares worth ₹5,487.03 crore and ₹4,944.72 crore, respectively, helping cushion market movements during periods of weakness.
In contrast, foreign institutional investors (FIIs/FPIs) have continued to exit Indian equities. On April 7, FIIs sold shares worth ₹8,692 crore, extending the ongoing outflow trend. So far in 2026, foreign investors have pulled out over ₹2 lakh crore from the market.
The divergence between domestic and foreign flows comes amid heightened global uncertainty and risk-off sentiment. Despite the strong domestic support, benchmark indices ended lower in the latest session, snapping a five-day gaining streak.
Also read: Markets snap five-day recovery; Financials drag Nifty below 23,800
The Sensex fell 931 points to close at 76,632, while the Nifty declined 222 points to settle at 23,775, slipping below the 23,800 mark. The decline was led by financial heavyweights such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, which weighed on the benchmarks.
According to SEBI data, DIIs have net bought shares worth ₹1.73 lakh crore so far this year, underscoring the strength of domestic participation.
The trend has remained firm at the start of the new financial year, with DIIs purchasing equities worth ₹20,197.61 crore in April alone. Daily flows also reflect sustained buying interest.
On April 7 and April 6, DIIs bought shares worth ₹5,487.03 crore and ₹4,944.72 crore, respectively, helping cushion market movements during periods of weakness.
In contrast, foreign institutional investors (FIIs/FPIs) have continued to exit Indian equities. On April 7, FIIs sold shares worth ₹8,692 crore, extending the ongoing outflow trend. So far in 2026, foreign investors have pulled out over ₹2 lakh crore from the market.
The divergence between domestic and foreign flows comes amid heightened global uncertainty and risk-off sentiment. Despite the strong domestic support, benchmark indices ended lower in the latest session, snapping a five-day gaining streak.
Also read: Markets snap five-day recovery; Financials drag Nifty below 23,800
The Sensex fell 931 points to close at 76,632, while the Nifty declined 222 points to settle at 23,775, slipping below the 23,800 mark. The decline was led by financial heavyweights such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, which weighed on the benchmarks.
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