DII and FII Activity
For the first time since July 4, 2025, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) turned net sellers, offloading ₹329 crore in Indian equities. Similarly, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs/FPIs) were net sellers, offloading ₹1,623 crore on Friday, August 22, 2025.
During the trading session:
- FIIs: Bought ₹10,179 crore, sold ₹11,802 crore
- DIIs: Bought ₹10,106 crore, sold ₹10,436 crore
For 2025 so far:
- FIIs: Net sellers of ₹1.88 lakh crore
- DIIs: Net buyers of ₹4.74 lakh crore
Market Performance
Indian benchmark indices ended lower, ending a six-day winning streak:
- BSE Sensex: Down ~694 points (0.85%) to 81,306.85
- NSE Nifty 50: Down ~214 points (0.85%) to 24,870.10
The broad-based decline came amid caution ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, adding uncertainty to global markets.
Sector-Wise Performance
- Decliners: IT and financials led losses (0.6–0.9%), with FMCG, metals, realty, oil & gas, PSU banks, and private banks also down 0.5–1%
- Gainers: Media stocks rose ~1% (Zee Entertainment +5%), and pharma gained ~0.4% due to defensive demand
- Blue-Chip Movers: Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bharat Electronics, Bharti Airtel, and Titan Company ended higher
- Laggards: Asian Paints, Grasim Industries, Adani Enterprises, Hero MotoCorp, and UltraTech Cement
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should perform their own research or consult certified financial advisors before making any trading or investment decisions.
