Domestic Institutional Investors' Buying Hits Record High of Rs 12,293 Crore Since October 2024, While Foreign Institutional Investors Witness Net Sales of Rs 7,536 Crore

Market Update: February 27, 2026

Key Takeaways

• Foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) net sold Rs 7,536.4 crore worth of Indian equities on February 27, 2026, the highest since August 29, 2025.
• Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares worth Rs 12,292.8 crore, the highest since October 7, 2024.

Market Activity

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• DIIs purchased shares worth Rs 24,868 crore and sold shares worth Rs 12,575 crore on February 27, 2026.
• FIIs bought shares worth Rs 36,700 crore but sold shares totalling Rs 44,236 crore.
• For the year 2026 so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth over Rs 48,000 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth more than Rs 1.07 lakh crore.

Market Performance

• The Sensex was down 961.42 points or 1.17 percent at 81,287.19 at close.
• The Nifty was down 317.90 points or 1.25 percent at 25,178.65.
• Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices also down 1% each.

Sector Performance

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• Auto, bank, FMCG, metal, realty, and telecom sectors shed 1-2%.
• IT, media, and consumer durables sectors ended in the green.

Market Outlook

• Markets traded under pressure on February 27, 2026, and ended sharply lower, extending the corrective tone amid weak cues.
• Investor sentiment weakened due to inconsistent foreign flows, weak global cues, and lingering geopolitical tensions.
• The Nifty has moved closer to the gap area around 25,100 mark and may extend the decline towards 24,800 zone if not supported by relatively stronger sectors, especially banking.