Foreign portfolio investors snapped their five-session buying spree to turn net sellers of Indian equities on Tuesday despite a higher close for the markets.
The FPIs net sold shares worth Rs 5,266 crore, according to the provisional data from the National Stock Exchange.
Domestic institutional investors turned net buyers after two sessions of selling and mopped up equities worth Rs 5,209.6 crore, the data showed.
The FPIs have acquired shares worth Rs 3,443 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 89,048 crore.
India’s benchmark equity indices ended with gains after a volatile trading session. The NSE Nifty 50 settled 72.45 points, or 0.29% higher at 25,044.35, while the BSE Sensex closed 158.32 points, or 0.19% up at 82,055.11.
The day began with optimism, supported by strong global cues and a sharp decline in crude oil prices, alongside reports of a potential ceasefire between Iran and Israel. This led to a gap-up opening on the Nifty.
However, as the session progressed, geopolitical concerns resurfaced after reports of a possible ceasefire violation by Iran. This triggered a round of selling pressure, wiping out much of the early gains.
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