Foreign Institutional Investors Sell Indian Equities Worth Rs 1,805 Crore, Domestic Investors Buy Rs 5,430 Crore Worth of Shares

Market Update: March 24, 2026

Foreign Investor Activity

Provisional exchange data indicates that foreign investors (FIIs/FPIs) net sold Rs 1,805 crore worth of Indian equities on March 24, 2026. In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought Rs 5,430 crore worth of shares during the same period.

Sessional Activity

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During the session, DIIs purchased Rs 22,922 crore worth of shares and sold Rs 17,492 crore. Meanwhile, FIIs bought Rs 14,548 crore worth of shares but sold Rs 16,353 crore.

Year-to-Date Performance

For the year so far, FII/FPIs have net sold Rs 1.47 lakh crore worth of Indian equities, while DIIs have net bought Rs 2.11 lakh crore.

Market Performance

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The Indian equity markets opened on a positive note, driven by upbeat global cues and hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. The Nifty50 index rallied nearly 550 points in intraday, eventually settling around the 23,300 mark, reflecting a robust 1.72% gain.

Market Sentiment

Market sentiment remained optimistic, driven by a mix of global positivity and domestic investor confidence. Traders should closely monitor developments in the Middle East, as they are likely to influence near-term market trends. Attention should also be directed toward thematic stocks and sectoral movers, which may offer opportunities for outperformance in the current market environment.