Foreign investors continued their cautious stance on Indian equities, turning net sellers of ₹56 crore on Monday, October 27, 2025, according to provisional data from the exchanges. In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained strong buyers, with a net purchase of ₹2,492 crore worth of shares. During the session, DIIs bought shares worth ₹14,602 crore and sold shares worth ₹12,110 crore. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) purchased equities worth ₹11,823 crore but offloaded shares valued at ₹11,878 crore.
On a year-to-date basis, FIIs have been net sellers to the tune of ₹2.40 lakh crore, while DIIs have net invested ₹5.92 lakh crore, reflecting continued domestic support amid persistent global volatility.
Market Performance
Equity benchmarks rebounded strongly on Monday, with the Nifty 50 rising 171 points and the Sensex climbing 567 points, driven by broad-based buying and positive global cues. Investor sentiment was buoyed by optimism around progress in US-China trade negotiations, with expectations that the two nations may soon sign a trade agreement.
Most sectoral indices ended the day in the green, with Realty, PSU Bank, Oil & Gas, and Metal stocks leading the rally, rising between 1–2% each, reflecting strong momentum in cyclical and rate-sensitive sectors.
Investors will now closely monitor India’s industrial production data and US consumer confidence numbers, both due on Tuesday, for further market direction.
With the Q2 earnings season underway, markets are likely to see sector- and stock-specific movements based on earnings reports and management commentary. Major results expected on Tuesday include TVS Motor, Tata Capital, Jindal Steel, and CAMS.
Overall, the market is expected to witness a gradual uptrend, supported by strong global cues, renewed FII interest, and expectations of healthy corporate earnings.
