FIIs Net Sell ₹3,263 Crore, DIIs Net Buy ₹4,234 Crore on January 19
FIIs continued selling Indian equities with ₹3,263 crore net outflow on January 19, while DIIs supported markets with ₹4,234 crore net purchases. For January, FIIs have sold ₹26,048 crore while DIIs bought ₹34,075 crore. Markets declined with Nifty falling 108.85 points to 25,585.50 and Sensex dropping 324 points to 83,246.20 amid global trade concerns and mixed earnings from heavyweights.
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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs/FPIs) maintained their selling pressure on Indian equities on January 19, recording net outflows of ₹3,263 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided market support with net purchases worth ₹4,234 crore, according to provisional exchange data.
Institutional Investment Flows
The trading session witnessed significant institutional activity across both foreign and domestic investors. The detailed breakdown of investment flows shows the contrasting approaches between the two investor categories.
| Investment Flow: | FIIs/FPIs | DIIs |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Purchases: | ₹12,380 crore | ₹17,888 crore |
| Gross Sales: | ₹15,643 crore | ₹13,653 crore |
| Net Flow: | -₹3,263 crore | +₹4,234 crore |
For January so far, the investment pattern shows a clear divergence between foreign and domestic institutional investors.
| Monthly Performance: | Amount |
|---|---|
| FII/FPI Net Sales: | ₹26,048 crore |
| DII Net Purchases: | ₹34,075 crore |
Market Performance
Indian equity markets opened lower on January 19, facing selling pressure amid renewed concerns over potential escalation in global trade tensions. Mixed quarterly earnings from index heavyweights further weighed on market sentiment.
| Index: | Closing Level | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50: | 25,585.50 | -108.85 points |
| Sensex: | 83,246.20 | -324 points |
| Bank Nifty: | 59,891.35 | -204 points |
Broader markets remained under pressure with the BSE Smallcap index declining 1.30% and the Midcap index closing 0.40% lower. Sector-wise performance showed realty and oil & gas stocks leading the decline, followed by consumer durables, IT, pharma, and PSU banks. FMCG and auto indices managed to end in positive territory.
Stock-Specific Movements
Within the Nifty 50, several stocks emerged as top performers and laggards. Wipro, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Eternal, and ICICI Bank were among the major drags on the index. Losses in index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, following their quarterly earnings, significantly impacted the Sensex and Nifty throughout the session.
On the positive side, InterGlobe Aviation, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki gained between 2% and 4.50%.
Market Outlook
Global cues are expected to remain muted as US markets will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors are likely to focus on quarterly earnings announcements along with FII and DII flow data for directional cues in the near term. The contrasting investment patterns between foreign and domestic institutional investors continue to be a key factor influencing market dynamics.
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