New Delhi, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the Indian equity market for the sixth consecutive week, offloading Rs 11,490 crore amid volatile geopolitical conditions, according to exchange data.
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), meanwhile, extended their buying streak with net purchases of Rs 16,398 crore, providing support to the market and cushioning the impact of sustained foreign outflows.
Month-to-date, FIIs have sold a net Rs 18,531 crore, while DIIs have recorded net purchases of Rs 52,617 crore. The Nifty has declined 3.90 per cent from its August-end close of 24,080.40.
“Over the past month, FIIs were net sellers throughout all weeks while DIIs remained consistent net buyers, limiting the Nifty’s 4.91 per cent slide from 24,334.55 to 23,140.50,” said Pabitro Mukherjee, Deputy Vice President-Research, Bajaj Broking.
Markets witnessed a volatile session on Friday but ended with modest gains, partially recovering from the sharp sell-off in the previous session.
After opening marginally higher, the benchmark indices moved within a narrow range for most of the session. The Nifty settled at 23,140.50, while the Sensex closed at 73,895.74, gaining 0.43 per cent.
The recovery remained measured as investors continued to monitor elevated global yields, crude oil prices and persistent foreign selling.
Analysts said oversold positions in heavyweight stocks across sectors provided some support and helped limit further downside.
Brent crude, trading near $105-$106 a barrel, remains elevated and continues to pose a challenge to the macroeconomic outlook. Market participants said progress in US-Iran negotiations could help reduce the geopolitical premium in oil prices, while renewed escalation or supply disruptions could increase inflationary pressures.
Going ahead, sustained FII selling and global headwinds are expected to keep markets volatile, while continued buying by domestic institutions could provide support.
Market participants will closely track Brent crude prices, developments in US-Iran geopolitical tensions and US Q2 GDP data as key triggers for market direction in the coming week.
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