Foreign portfolio investors continued buying Indian equities for the fifth consecutive session on Monday, despite a downturn in markets. The FPIs net bought shares worth Rs 5,592 crore, according to the provisional data from the National Stock Exchange.
Domestic institutional investors remained net sellers for the second straight session as they offloaded equities worth approximately Rs 1,874 crore, the data showed.
The FPIs have acquired shares worth Rs 5,280 crore so far in June, as per NSDL data. The Nifty has risen 0.9% during the period.
They bought equity worth Rs 19,860 crore in May and Rs 4,223 crore the month prior.
Overall, in 2025 so far, the FPIs have net sold equities worth Rs 87,211 crore.
India's benchmark indices initially opened sharply lower due to US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, sparking Middle East escalation fears. However, markets recovered strongly throughout the day as Brent crude prices eased, global risk sentiment stabilized, and volatility remained low.
The Nifty 50, after hitting an intraday low of 24,824, rebounded over 200 points to 25,057, before ultimately closing at 24,971.90, down 0.56%. The BSE Sensex ended 0.61% lower at 81,907.15.
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