FIIs Sell Rs 5,353 Crore; Nifty Hits Lowest Level Since April

Foreign institutional investors were net sellers of Indian equities worth Rs 5,353.22 crore on Monday, on a provisional basis, as the Nifty fell 360 points to 22,780. The index closed at its lowest level since April 2.

Domestic institutional investors remained buyers, purchasing equities worth Rs 5,189.02 crore on a provisional basis. Their buying came as Indian equity markets extended their losses, with the Sensex falling 1,124 points to 72,772.

The selling by foreign investors came alongside broad market weakness. The Nifty Bank fell 1,109 points to 54,472, while the midcap index dropped 992 points to 59,914.

FII and DII activity on Monday

Exchange data showed a wide gap between foreign institutional buying and selling during the session. FIIs bought equities worth Rs 9,047.56 crore but sold shares worth Rs 14,400.78 crore, resulting in net selling of Rs 5,353.22 crore.

DIIs took the opposite position. They bought shares worth Rs 15,918.32 crore and sold equities worth Rs 10,729.30 crore, leaving them with net purchases of Rs 5,189.02 crore.

Particulars	Monday activity
FII purchases	Rs 9,047.56 crore
FII sales	Rs 14,400.78 crore
FII net selling	Rs 5,353.22 crore
DII purchases	Rs 15,918.32 crore
DII sales	Rs 10,729.30 crore
DII net buying	Rs 5,189.02 crore

The figures show that domestic institutional buying provided support during a session when foreign selling remained heavy. However, the market still ended sharply lower.

Nifty falls to its lowest level since April

The Nifty lost 360 points to close at 22,780, its lowest level since April 2. The Sensex fell 1,124 points to 72,772.

The decline was broad based. The Nifty Bank fell to 54,472 after losing 1,109 points, while the midcap index ended at 59,914 after falling 992 points. The source data said all four frontline indices fell nearly 2%, with the Nifty Bank recording the biggest decline.

Market breadth was also weak. 47 of the 50 Nifty stocks closed lower, while individual stocks fell as much as 3%.

The latest movement adds to the recent weakness in the benchmark. WeloMoney has also tracked the broader Nifty 50 market decline, which has kept the index under pressure during September.

Nifty gains only 2% in the first half of FY27

Despite the sharp fall in the latest session, the Nifty remained up 2% in the first half of FY27, based on the supplied market data.

The source also said the index is set for its worst first half of a financial year in four years. This places the recent market weakness in a broader period of subdued performance.

The latest session therefore matters beyond the single day decline. The Nifty's fall to 22,780 adds to the pressure seen during the first half of FY27, while institutional fund flows show a clear difference between foreign and domestic investors.

FII selling continued through the week

Foreign investor selling was not limited to Monday. For the week ended September 25, FIIs were net sellers of Rs 11,490.03 crore in Indian equities.

FIIs were net sellers in four of the five trading sessions during the week. The only session with net buying was September 23, when they bought equities worth Rs 1,617.45 crore on a net basis.

Domestic institutional investors moved in the opposite direction during the same period. DIIs were net buyers of Rs 16,398.15 crore for the week and remained net buyers across all five trading sessions.

Weekly fund flow	Amount
FII net selling	Rs 11,490.03 crore
FII net buying on September 23	Rs 1,617.45 crore
DII net buying	Rs 16,398.15 crore
Highest DII daily net purchase	Rs 4,301.18 crore
Date of highest DII purchase	September 24

DIIs recorded their highest daily net purchase of Rs 4,301.18 crore on September 24. The continued domestic buying stands in contrast to the selling by FIIs across most sessions during the week.

What the fund flows show

The recent data shows two different institutional flow patterns in the Indian market. FIIs were net sellers on Monday and also recorded net selling for the previous week. DIIs, meanwhile, continued to buy during both periods.

This difference is important when reading daily market moves because institutional flows can move in opposite directions. Monday's figures show that DII buying of Rs 5,189.02 crore did not prevent the Nifty from falling 360 points.

The market decline was also broad based, with 47 Nifty stocks ending lower. This means the weakness was spread across a large part of the benchmark rather than being limited to a small number of stocks.

The recent Nifty market analysis provides further context on the benchmark's movement during the current period.

What investors should watch

Investors will be watching institutional fund flows, Nifty performance and the breadth of the market in the sessions ahead. A continued difference between FII selling and DII buying would remain an important part of the market flow picture.

The Nifty's level of 22,780 is also relevant because it marked the lowest close since April 2. The performance of the Nifty Bank and midcap index will also remain important after both recorded sharp falls on Monday.

The next set of trading sessions will show whether the recent selling pattern continues and whether domestic institutional buying remains strong enough to provide support to the market.

Frequently asked questions

How much did FIIs sell in Indian equities on Monday?

FIIs were net sellers of Rs 5,353.22 crore in Indian equities on Monday. They bought shares worth Rs 9,047.56 crore and sold shares worth Rs 14,400.78 crore.

How much did DIIs buy on Monday?

DIIs were net buyers of Rs 5,189.02 crore on Monday. They bought equities worth Rs 15,918.32 crore and sold shares worth Rs 10,729.30 crore.

Why did the Nifty fall on Monday?

The Nifty fell 360 points to 22,780 on Monday as Indian equity markets extended their losses. The supplied data does not identify a specific reason for the market decline.

What was the Nifty's closing level?

The Nifty closed at 22,780 on Monday, its lowest level since April 2. The index was still up 2% in the first half of FY27.

How much did FIIs sell during the week ended September 25?

FIIs were net sellers of Rs 11,490.03 crore in Indian equities during the week ended September 25. They sold equities on four of the five trading sessions.

How much did DIIs buy during the same week?

DIIs were net buyers of Rs 16,398.15 crore during the week ended September 25. They remained net buyers on all five trading sessions, with their highest daily net purchase of Rs 4,301.18 crore on September 24.