FII Return to Net Buying After Single-Day Outflow as Nifty Slips 77 Points
MarketPulse Summary: FII net buying resumed at ₹1022.32 Cr after a ₹1148.64 Cr sell-off in the previous session, while DII buying continued for a second straight day at ₹1614.32 Cr. Combined institutional flows were positive at ₹2636.64 Cr despite the Nifty 50 declining 0.34% to ₹22811.35.
📊 Nifty 50 Snapshot
🏦 FII and DII Activity
On 21 Oct 2026 , FII/FPI were net buyers of +₹1,022.32 Cr , while DII were net buyers of +₹1,614.32 Cr . Combined institutional activity stood at +₹2,636.64 Cr .
🔍 What the Institutional Flows Show
Today's FII net buy reverses yesterday's sell, though the ₹1022.32 Cr figure remains modest against the 5-session average outflow of ₹1220.64 Cr. Over five sessions, FII net selling of ₹6103.21 Cr has been more than offset by DII net buying of ₹7144.06 Cr, yielding a combined net of ₹1040.85 Cr. The positive institutional flows concurrent with index weakness show divergence between price action and participation.
📅 FII/DII Flow — Last 5 Sessions
| Date | FII/FPI Net (₹ Cr) | DII Net (₹ Cr) | Combined Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | -1,857.44 | +2,670.44 | +813.00 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | -5,285.37 | +3,319.39 | -1,965.98 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | +1,165.92 | -3,661.28 | -2,495.36 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | -1,148.64 | +3,201.19 | +2,052.55 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | +1,022.32 | +1,614.32 | +2,636.64 |
📊 Five-Session Institutional Flow
| FII/FPI | ₹-6,103.21 Cr |
| DII | +₹7,144.06 Cr |
| Combined | +₹1,040.85 Cr |
| Avg Daily FII/FPI | ₹-1,220.64 Cr |
| Avg Daily DII | +₹1,428.81 Cr |
| Avg Daily Combined | +₹208.17 Cr |
⚡ What to Watch Next
Investors should monitor whether FII buying extends beyond this single session, given the persistent 5-session selling trend. The DII buying streak and combined institutional positivity merit tracking against whether Nifty weakness continues or reverses.
📝 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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