India's Small Towns Drive Nifty: DIIs Overtake FIIs for First Time

• Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) now hold a larger share in Nifty-50 (24.8%) than Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) (24.3%) for the first time.
• FII holdings have dropped to their lowest in eight quarters, while DIIs have surpassed them in the Nifty-50 index, signaling a structural shift.
• Indian retail investors invested a record Rs 3.34 lakh crore via SIPs in 2025, contributing to stable market liquidity.
• Despite FIIs selling Rs 9.96 lakh crore in the last five years, Nifty delivered 72-75% returns, supported by DIIs.
• DIIs increased holdings in 82% of Nifty-50 companies, while FIIs reduced stakes in 78%, indicating a clear difference in investment trends.