Foreign portfolio investors remained net sellers of Indian equities on Wednesday for the second straight day despite the markets closing higher. Overseas investors net sold shares worth Rs 2,428 crore, according to the provisional data from the National Stock Exchange.
Domestic institutional investors stayed net buyers and mopped up equities worth Rs 2,373 crore, the data showed. This was their second consecutive session of buying.
The FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 893 crore so far in June, as per NSDL data. The Nifty has risen 2% 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 93,384 crore.
India's benchmark indices extended their winning streak for a second consecutive session, closing decisively in the green as investor sentiment got a boost from the Israel-Iran ceasefire, which alleviated geopolitical overhang. India VIX slipped nearly 5%, indicating a tapering of market volatility and improving risk appetite.
The NSE Nifty 50 ended 200.40 points, or 0.80% higher at 25,244.75, while the BSE Sensex closed 700.40 points, or 0.85% up at 82,755.51.
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