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...