FIIs continue to offload as DIIs step up buying in equities
Published on 12/06/2025 09:36 PM
FIIs continue to offload as DIIs step up buying in equitiesIndian equities experienced a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with the Nifty50 falling 1% amid global risk aversion. Weakness in US markets—driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade negotiations—spilled over into Indian stocks.By Ajay Vaishnav June 12, 2025, 9:36:19 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadForeign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the equities market, offloading shares worth ₹3,831.42 crore, according to provisional exchange data. In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) turned net buyers, purchasing equities totalling ₹9,393.85 crore.
Thursday’s selling followed FIIs’ disposal of shares worth ₹3,831 crore on Wednesday. Similarly, DIIs recorded net purchases of ₹9,393 crore yesterday.
#FundFlow | #FIIs net sell ₹3,831.42 crore while #DIIs net buy ₹9,393.85 crore in equities today (provisional) pic.twitter.com/UzLj5dJwVw
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Despite intermittent buying, FIIs have remained net sellers throughout 2025, pulling out over ₹1.24 lakh crore year-to-date, according to an MC report. Meanwhile, DIIs have emerged as consistent absorbers of selling pressure, with cumulative net purchases exceeding ₹3.16 lakh crore, it added.
FII Rs croreDII Rs croreDate Gross PurchaseGross SalesNet Purchase / SalesGross PurchaseGross SalesNet Purchase / SalesMay-25351,188.38339,415.1311,773.25298,232.50230,590.1667,642.34Apr-25299,966.45297,231.432,735.02273,363.93245,135.4828,228.45Mar-25296,455.65294,441.472,014.18274,791.22237,205.5437,585.68Feb-25259,256.89318,244.97-58,988.08277,187.00212,333.8164,853.19Jan-25242,699.59330,074.25-87,374.66339,689.44253,097.6486,591.80Dec-24299,628.86316,611.34-16,982.48289,749.74255,555.0134,194.73Nov-24306,735.44352,709.56-45,974.12229,409.09184,925.2344,483.86
Data source: Moneycontrol
Meanwhile, Indian equities experienced a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with the Nifty50 falling 1% amid global risk aversion. Weakness in US markets—driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the US-China trade negotiations—spilled over into Indian stocks. Adding to the pressure, the tragic crash of an Air India flight in Ahmedabad negatively impacted Tata Group shares.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsDIIsforeign institutional investors (FIIs)Stock market