FII Selling Continues For Eight Straight Weeks As Foreign Investors Offload ₹30,294 Crore And DIIs Buy ₹30,313 Crore
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Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Indian equities for an eighth consecutive week. They sold equities worth ₹30,294 crore, while domestic institutions bought ₹30,313 crore.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) extended their selling streak in Indian equities to eight consecutive weeks. They offloaded shares worth ₹30,294 crore in the week ended 9 October 2026. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought ₹30,313 crore of equities over the same period, helping absorb the foreign outflows.
The Nifty 50 rose 0.4% for the week to close at 22,520.45, snapping its eight-week losing streak. However, crude oil prices above $100 a barrel, a weakening rupee and volatile global bond yields continue to weigh on market sentiment.
How Have FII And DII Flows Compared?
Foreign selling has continued into October. FIIs have sold a net ₹39,779 crore so far this month, while DIIs have purchased ₹40,355 crore of equities. Despite this domestic support, the Nifty 50 remained 0.44% below its September-end close of 22,620.45.
The Nifty touched a fresh 52-week low of 22,180 on Thursday after reaching a weekly high of 22,776 on Tuesday. Over the past eight weeks, persistent foreign selling contributed to a 7.57% decline in the index from 24,366 to 22,520.45.
Analysts suggest continued foreign selling and global headwinds could keep markets volatile, although domestic institutional buying may limit the downside.
What Could Trigger A Reversal In FII Selling?
Global financial conditions and currency movements remain key factors for foreign investors. Brent crude stayed above $100 a barrel during the week, while US bond yields moved higher before easing. The rupee’s weakness also added to pressure on Indian equities.
The US 10-year Treasury yield eased from multi-month highs near 5.36% to 5.24%. This moderation in yields eased financial conditions and reduced immediate capital-flight pressure on emerging markets.
Investors will also watch US and Indian inflation data, Brent crude prices, US bond yields and developments in US-Iran tensions. The Reserve Bank of India’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike and shift to a calibrated tightening stance are additional factors shaping sentiment.
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