FPIs net buy Indian equities worth Rs 995 crore, DIIs pump in Rs 187 crore

• FIIs/FPIs net bought Indian equities worth Rs 995 crore on February 17.
• DIIs net bought shares worth Rs 187 crore on the same day.
• FIIs have been net sellers for the year, while DIIs have been net buyers.
• Nifty ended modestly higher despite weak global cues, settling around 25,725.40.
• Market likely to consolidate; banking, energy, auto, and select metal sectors favored.