Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide strong support to Indian equities on Thursday, emerging as net buyers even as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned sellers during a fifth consecutive session of gains for benchmark indices.
According to exchange data, DIIs were net buyers of equities worth ₹3,516.81 crore after purchasing shares worth ₹16,163.18 crore and selling ₹12,646.37 crore. In contrast, FIIs were net sellers to the tune of ₹1,025.20 crore, with purchases of ₹14,611.83 crore and sales of ₹15,637.03 crore.
The sustained buying by domestic institutions helped absorb foreign selling pressure and supported a broad-based market rally.
The BSE Sensex gained 254 points to close at 77,410, while the NSE Nifty advanced 82 points to settle at 24,168. Banking stocks led the gains, with the Nifty Bank index rising 379 points. The Nifty Midcap index also ended higher, adding 256 points.
Thursday’s session marked a reversal in foreign investor activity. FIIs had turned net buyers on Wednesday, purchasing equities worth a net ₹101.59 crore, while DIIs remained supportive with net purchases of ₹1,561.40 crore. Earlier in the week, FIIs had alternated between buying and selling, whereas domestic institutions continued to provide a steady source of liquidity.
Market sentiment improved after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and advancing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. The development eased geopolitical concerns and boosted risk appetite across global markets.
The Indian rupee also strengthened during the session, recovering from early weakness to settle 14 paise higher at 94.36 against the US dollar on a provisional basis.
Precious metals, however, remained under pressure. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold prices fell for a third consecutive session, declining ₹960 to ₹1,53,440 per 10 grams in the national capital. Silver witnessed heavier selling and dropped ₹6,660 to ₹2,48,740 per kilogram from ₹2,55,400 in the previous session.
Despite Thursday’s foreign outflows, domestic investors continued to dominate flows during the month. So far in June, FIIs have been net sellers of ₹47,903 crore, while DIIs have remained significant net buyers, investing ₹66,215 crore in Indian equities.
Week so far
| Date | FII/FPI Gross Purchase (₹ Cr) | FII/FPI Gross Sales (₹ Cr) | FII/FPI Net Purchase/Sales (₹ Cr) | DII Gross Purchase (₹ Cr) | DII Gross Sales (₹ Cr) | DII Net Purchase/Sales (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month till date | 199,438.52 | 247,341.68 | -47,903.16 | 249,722.20 | 183,507.15 | 66,215.05 |
| 18-Jun-2026 | 14,611.83 | 15,637.03 | -1,025.20 | 16,163.18 | 12,646.37 | 3,516.81 |
| 17-Jun-2026 | 14,806.30 | 14,704.71 | 101.59 | 16,611.87 | 15,050.47 | 1,561.40 |
| 16-Jun-2026 | 13,887.15 | 14,636.33 | -749.18 | 13,553.36 | 13,553.30 | 0.06 |
| 15-Jun-2026 | 15,650.20 | 15,450.15 | 200.05 | 21,080.90 | 17,891.64 | 3,189.26 |
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