FPIs Remain Net Sellers For Fifth Consecutive Session: What Does This Mean For Indian Investors?

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) stayed net sellers of Indian shares for a fifth consecutive session on Friday, selling stocks worth approximately Rs 5,687.58 crore, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange. On the other hand, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained buyers for the 24th session, mopping up equities worth Rs 5,843.21 crore.

This Week’s FPI and DII Activity

This week, FPIs sold shares worth nearly Rs 19,570 crore, while DIIs bought shares worth Rs 17,411.40 crore. In the last week, FPIs offloaded shares worth Rs 1,192.80 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 11,088.41 crore.

The FPIs sold stocks worth nearly Rs 4,995.42 crore on Thursday; Rs 2425.75 crore on Wednesday; Rs 3,551.19 crore on Tuesday; and Rs 2,910 crore on Monday, according to the data from National Securities Depository Ltd.

Monthly FPI Activity

So far in September, FPIs have offloaded equities worth Rs 17,551 crore, as per NSDL. The FPIs’ net selling in August stood at Rs 34,993 crore, and in July, it was Rs 17,741 crore. However, they were net buyers of equities worth Rs 14,590 crore in June.

In 2025 so far, the FPIs have net sold equities worth Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This trend has significant implications for Indian investors, as it can impact the overall market sentiment and stock market trends.

Benchmark Indices

On Friday, the benchmark indices clocked in their worst week in nearly eight months, closing in red for the sixth consecutive session. Nifty ended 0.95% lower at 24,654.7, while Sensex ended 0.90% lower at 80,426.46. All sectoral indices fell over 1% for the week.

This decline in the benchmark indices can be attributed to the consistent selling by FPIs, which has led to a decrease in investor sentiment. However, the buying by DIIs has helped to cushion the fall to some extent. For more information on Nifty and Sensex, visit our website.

Impact on Indian Investors

The consistent selling by FPIs can have a negative impact on the Indian stock market, leading to a decline in investor sentiment. However, the buying by DIIs can help to stabilize the market to some extent.

Indian investors should keep a close eye on the FPI and DII activity, as it can impact the overall market trend. It is also essential to analyze the stock market and make informed investment decisions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the FPIs remain net sellers for the fifth consecutive session, while DIIs remain net buyers. The consistent selling by FPIs can have a negative impact on the Indian stock market, but the buying by DIIs can help to stabilize the market.

Indian investors should be cautious and keep a close eye on the market trend. For more information on investing in India, visit our website.