FIIs dump Rs 8,313 crore in worst single-day selloff since May 20; DIIs counter with Rs 11,488 crore highest buying since April 7

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Foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) net sold Rs 8,313 crore worth of Indian equities on Friday. At the same time, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares worth Rs 11,487 crore, according to provisional exchange data.

During the trading session, DIIs bought shares worth Rs 20,677 crore and sold shares worth Rs 9,189 crore. FIIs purchased equities worth Rs 9,680 crore while selling shares worth Rs 17,993 crore.

For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.09 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 5.03 lakh crore.

Market Performance

The Sensex slipped 270 points on Friday to close at 79,809.65, as renewed concerns over fresh U.S. tariffs on Indian exports dampened risk appetite and kept foreign inflows subdued. Market breadth was weak, with 12 of 16 sectoral indices closing lower, underscoring broad-based pressure.

Still, there were pockets of resilience. Consumer-oriented stocks gained nearly 0.6%, supported by expectations that the upcoming GST Council meeting may bring in measures favourable to the sector. Mid- and small-cap indices also managed to inch up around 0.5%, as investors selectively rotated into broader opportunities outside large-caps.

On the index front, ITC and HDFC Bank provided notable support, while Reliance Industries offered early strength before paring gains. Defensives and financials showed some resilience, but the overall mood stayed cautious.

For the week, the Sensex and Nifty posted modest losses as persistent foreign selling and global trade concerns kept upside in check. However, the broader market fared relatively better, with mid-cap and small-cap indices registering gains. Sectorally, FMCG and select financials helped cushion the decline, even as metals and IT stocks dragged on the benchmarks.

The week’s performance highlighted a divergence between large-caps under pressure from global cues and broader market pockets attracting domestic flows, suggesting that investors are increasingly positioning around domestic consumption themes while staying wary of external risks.

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