FIIs Sell Indian Equities as New Year Begins; DIIs Buy Amidst Mixed Market

• FIIs began 2026 as net sellers of Indian equities, offloading Rs 3,269 crore.
• DIIs acted as net buyers, investing Rs 1,526 crore into the Indian market.
• On January 1, FIIs net sold Rs 439 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 4,189 crore.
• Market saw range-bound trading; auto and IT stocks gained, but FMCG declined due to new excise duty.
• Q3 earnings, budget, and global cues like India-US trade deal and Fed actions will guide market in 2026.

Why It Matters: FIIs sold Indian equities at the start of 2026, while DIIs bought, leading to a mixed market.