FII Return to Net Buying After 5-Session Outflow Spell as DII 22-Day Buying Streak Continues
MarketPulse Summary: FII/FPI turned net buyers at ₹1,617.45 Cr today after selling ₹3,809.99 Cr yesterday, while DII extended their 22-session buying streak with ₹2,341.46 Cr inflow. The Nifty 50 fell 1.64% to ₹23,063.1 despite combined institutional net buying of ₹3,958.91 Cr.
📊 Nifty 50 Snapshot
🏦 FII and DII Activity
On 23 Sept 2026 , FII/FPI were net buyers of +₹1,617.45 Cr , while DII were net buyers of +₹2,341.46 Cr . Combined institutional activity stood at +₹3,958.91 Cr .
🔍 What the Institutional Flows Show
Today's FII net buying reverses yesterday's sharp selling, though the five-session FII average remains deeply negative at ₹-1,075.59 Cr. DII flows have been consistently positive across both daily and five-session windows, with average daily DII net at ₹2,779.25 Cr. The divergence between institutional buying and index decline is the standout feature of today's session.
📅 FII/DII Flow — Last 5 Sessions
| Date | FII/FPI Net (₹ Cr) | DII Net (₹ Cr) | Combined Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2026 | -3,208.76 | +3,617.75 | +408.99 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | +599.54 | +1,019.69 | +1,619.23 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | -576.20 | +2,797.27 | +2,221.07 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | -3,809.99 | +4,120.07 | +310.08 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | +1,617.45 | +2,341.46 | +3,958.91 |
📊 Five-Session Institutional Flow
| FII/FPI | ₹-5,377.96 Cr |
| DII | +₹13,896.24 Cr |
| Combined | +₹8,518.28 Cr |
| Avg Daily FII/FPI | ₹-1,075.59 Cr |
| Avg Daily DII | +₹2,779.25 Cr |
| Avg Daily Combined | +₹1,703.66 Cr |
⚡ What to Watch Next
With 10-session and 20-session windows complete, sustained FII participation beyond this single session would be needed to shift the medium-term trend. DII's 22-session streak remains the dominant structural flow pattern to monitor.
📝 Data Note
FII/FPI and DII figures are based on NSE institutional trading data. The latest institutional-flow figures are provisional and may be revised.
The five-session analysis covers the available trading sessions in the dataset. Longer-term 10-, 20- and 30-session windows are not treated as complete until sufficient sessions are available.
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