February 9, 2026 10:43 AM

Domestic institutional investors surpass FIIs in Nifty50 holdings

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have, for the first time, overtaken foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in ownership of the benchmark Nifty50 index, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Securities. Data showed that as of the December 2025 quarter, domestic institutions held around 24.8 per cent of the Nifty50, marginally higher than foreign investors, who owned about 24.3 per cent. Analysts noted that FII ownership has fallen to an eight-quarter low, reflecting a deepening domesti...

September 22, 2025 12:09 PM

Domestic investors buy record Rs 5.3 lakh crore in equities in 2025, surpassing 2024 total

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have bought a record Rs 5.3 lakh crore worth of equities in 2025 so far, surpassing the full-year total of Rs 5.22 lakh crore in 2024, according to stock exchange data. Mutual funds were the primary driver, purchasing Rs 3.65 lakh crore, supported by monthly SIP inflows exceeding Rs 25,000 crore, while cash holdings remained elevated at Rs 1.98 lakh crore in August. Insurance companies and pension funds contributed over Rs 1 lakh crore, with portfolio man...