FII/FPIs Sell Indian Equities Worth ₹2,457 Crore, While Domestic Investors Purchase ₹3,802 Crore on May 19
Indian Equity Markets End on Muted Note on May 19, 2026
Foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) net sold shares worth Rs 2,457 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares worth Rs 3,802 crore on May 19, 2026.
During the trading session, DIIs purchased shares worth Rs 16,952 crore and sold shares worth Rs 13,150 crore. In contrast, FIIs bought shares worth Rs 17,908 crore, but sold shares totalling Rs 20,365 crore.
The year-to-date (YTD) performance of FIIs and DIIs reveals a significant difference in their investment strategies. For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.63 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 3.38 lakh crore.
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Market Performance
Indian equity markets ended on a muted note on May 19, 2026. The Sensex declined by 114.19 points, or 0.15%, to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty slipped 31.95 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 23,618.00. Meanwhile, the Nifty Bank index remained nearly unchanged, losing just 127.85 points (0.24%) to end at 53,409.15, reflecting subdued participation and cautious sentiment in the banking sector.
| Index | Closing Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 75,200.85 | -114.19 (0.15%) |
| Nifty | 23,618.00 | -31.95 (0.14%) |
| Nifty Bank | 53,409.15 | -127.85 (0.24%) |
Technical Analysis
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Sachin Gupta, VP-Research, Technical Research, at Choice Broking, noted that the Nifty index initially witnessed buying momentum, rising to an intraday high of 23,782.30. However, profit booking during the first half of the session wiped out early gains, dragging the index lower to touch an intraday low of 23,587.20. The index eventually settled at 23,618.00, down by 31.95 points or 0.14%.
From a technical perspective, the 23,800–23,850 zone continues to act as a major resistance area, whereas the 23,350–23,400 range is expected to provide strong support. The daily RSI at 44.70 indicates weakening momentum and limited bullish strength.
Investor Takeaway
Investors should be cautious of the subdued market performance and cautious sentiment in the banking sector.
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