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FIIs Dump Indian Equities: Rs 5,353 Crore Outflow, Biggest September Sell-Off
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 22:56
FIIs Dump Indian Equities: Rs 5,353 Crore Outflow, Biggest September Sell-Off
- •Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) recorded their largest single-day outflow in September, selling Rs 5,353.22 crore in Indian equities.
- •Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) countered the selling, buying Rs 5,189.02 crore on Monday.
- •FIIs have been net sellers in 14 of 19 trading sessions in September, with a total net outflow of approximately Rs 23,885 crore for the month.
- •Indian equities extended their sell-off, with the Nifty falling 1.56% and the Sensex declining 1.52% to their lowest closing levels since March.
- •Market weakness is attributed to weak global cues, elevated Brent crude prices, rising global bond yields, and concerns over inflation and potential rate hikes.
Key Questions Answered
Foreign institutional investors net sold Rs 5,353.22 crore in Indian equities, marking their largest single-day outflow for September, while domestic institutional investors net bought Rs 5,189.02 crore.
Indian equities extended their decline as the Nifty fell 1.56% to close at 22,780.25 and the Sensex dropped 1.52% to 72,771.72, reaching their lowest closing levels since March.
Companies plan to raise prices by 5 to 8 percent due to higher input costs linked to copper, aluminium, steel, and crude, alongside elevated freight expenses and currency volatility.
