Indian equity benchmarks witnessed a steep fall on Thursday, with Nifty50 declining 264 points to close at 25,877 (-1%), as investors grappled with concerns over potential US tariffs, continued FII selling and weak global cues.
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Moneycontrol08-01-2026, 20:01

FIIs Net Sell Rs 3367 Cr in Indian Equities; DIIs Buy Rs 3701 Cr Amid Market Fall

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) net sold Indian equities worth Rs 3367 crore on Jan 8, 2026, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) net bought Rs 3701 crore.
  • FIIs bought shares worth Rs 11,090 crore but offloaded Rs 14,457 crore; DIIs bought Rs 18,707 crore and sold Rs 15,006 crore.
  • Indian equity benchmarks, including Nifty50, Nifty Midcap100, and Smallcap100, fell sharply due to US tariffs, FII selling, and weak global cues.
  • Sectors like Metals, Oil & Gas, PSU Bank, and Capital Goods saw significant declines, while Private banks showed relative resilience.
  • Over the last 12 months (as of Dec 2025), FIIs recorded net outflows of Rs 2,40,800 crore from secondary markets, with BFSI, FMCG, and Pharma among top outflow sectors.

Why It Matters: FIIs continue to sell Indian equities, while DIIs provide support, as market faces global and domestic pressures.

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