FII Return to Net Buying After Single-Day Outflow; DII Buying Extends to Four Sessions
MarketPulse Summary: FII net buying resumed at ₹887.65 Cr after selling ₹3,458.7 Cr in the previous session, while DII inflows accelerated to ₹3,235.36 Cr. Combined institutional net buying of ₹4,123.01 Cr contrasted with Nifty 50's 0.39% decline to ₹22,600.
📊 Nifty 50 Snapshot
🏦 FII and DII Activity
On 23 Oct 2026 , FII/FPI were net buyers of +₹887.65 Cr , while DII were net buyers of +₹3,235.36 Cr . Combined institutional activity stood at +₹4,123.01 Cr .
🔍 What the Institutional Flows Show
FII flows reversed from net selling to net buying, breaking a one-session selling streak. Over five sessions, FIIs remain net sellers at ₹1,531.45 Cr average daily outflow of ₹306.29 Cr, while DIIs have consistently absorbed with ₹7,280.91 Cr total and ₹1,456.18 Cr daily average. Today's combined institutional buying occurred despite index weakness, continuing the five-session pattern of positive flows alongside mixed index performance.
📅 FII/DII Flow — Last 5 Sessions
| Date | FII/FPI Net (₹ Cr) | DII Net (₹ Cr) | Combined Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | -3,458.70 | +2,891.32 | -567.38 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | +887.65 | +3,235.36 | +4,123.01 |
📊 Five-Session Institutional Flow
| FII/FPI | ₹-1,531.45 Cr |
| DII | +₹7,280.91 Cr |
| Combined | +₹5,749.46 Cr |
| Avg Daily FII/FPI | ₹-306.29 Cr |
| Avg Daily DII | +₹1,456.18 Cr |
| Avg Daily Combined | +₹1,149.89 Cr |
⚡ What to Watch Next
Investors should monitor whether FII buying sustains beyond this single session given the five-session net selling trend. DII consistency over four consecutive sessions and ₹7,280.91 Cr five-session total merits attention for flow stability.
📝 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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