Foreign institutional investors (FIIs/FPIs) turned net sellers again on December 24, 2025, offloading shares worth ₹1,721 crore from Indian equities. In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) emerged as net buyers, purchasing shares worth ₹2,381 crore, according to provisional exchange data.
During the session, DIIs bought shares worth ₹11,850 crore and sold ₹9,469 crore. Meanwhile, FIIs purchased ₹5,071 crore but sold shares totaling ₹6,793 crore. For the year so far, FIIs have net sold ₹2.81 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought ₹7.67 lakh crore.
Market Performance
The BSE Sensex declined 116 points to 85,409, while the Nifty 50 eased 35 points to settle at 26,142. The Bank Nifty also slipped 116 points to close at 59,183, reflecting pressure in major financial stocks.
Indian equities ended marginally lower as thin year-end volumes, FII selling, and profit booking in heavyweights capped gains.
Broader markets were mixed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 ending in the red, while the Smallcap 100 index stayed marginally positive, suggesting stock-specific action in smaller names. The India VIX remained subdued at 9.2, indicating continued low market volatility.
Sectoral and Stock Highlights
- Selling pressure: IT, pharma, oil & gas
- Strength: Defence, realty
Top Nifty gainers: Trent, Shriram Finance, Apollo Hospitals, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports
Top Nifty laggards: InterGlobe Aviation, Wipro, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors
Meanwhile, gold and silver hit record highs, reflecting renewed global demand for safe-haven assets. Trading activity is expected to remain muted this week, with markets closed on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas.
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