FIIs net buy Rs 1,308.16 crore-worth of Indian equities, while DIIs pumped in Rs 864.36 crore

Asian equities retreated at the open after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern valuations may have become stretched following their relentless surge.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of Rs 1,308.16 crores worth of Indian equities, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 864.36 crore, according to provisional exchange data on October 9.

During the session, DIIs purchased shares worth Rs 12,577.04 crore and sold Rs 11,712.68 crore, while FIIs bought Rs 10,907.48 crore but sold Rs 9,599.32 crore.

Year-to-date for 2025, FIIs have withdrawn Rs 2.43 lakh crore, while DIIs have invested Rs 5.84 lakh crore.

Market Performance

Reflecting on the market performance today, Ashika Institutional Equities noted that despite mixed global cues, Indian markets opened the day on a subdued note but quickly gained strength, with Nifty trading positively throughout the session and closing near the day’s high. Sectorally, metals, IT, healthcare, pharma, and PSU banks led the rally, while media stocks posted a flat performance. Pharma shares received a particular boost as the Trump administration clarified it will not impose tariffs on generic drug imports from overseas. In the derivatives segment, a notable surge in open interest was observed in MCX, UNOMINDA, PRESTIGE, and AMBERPGEL, reflecting active participation and bullish sentiment in these counters.

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