FIIs pour ₹45,960 crore into Indian markets in a single week, end 10-week sell-off
Synopsis
Foreign institutional investors pumped ₹45,960 crore into Indian equities in a single week — more than recovering all of October's outflows — snapping a 10-week sell-off and powering a seven-session winning streak, the first in three years. But with DIIs booking profits aggressively, the rally now rests almost entirely on FII shoulders.
Key Takeaways
FIIs net bought ₹45,960 crore across all five sessions this week, extending their buying streak to a second consecutive week after a 10-week sell-off.
The weekly inflow surpassed the ₹45,162 crore FIIs had sold in the whole of October .
DIIs turned net sellers of ₹24,197 crore , snapping an 11-week buying streak as they booked profits.
Sensex closed at 81,028.02 , up 1,718.01 points (2.17%) ; Nifty50 settled at 25,030.35 , up 493.75 points (2.01%) .
Indices posted a weekly gain of over 8.5% — their seventh straight winning session, the longest such run in three years .
Analysts flagged that sustaining the rally depends on continued FII support, as DII profit-booking leaves the market exposed to any reversal in foreign flows.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) turned aggressive net buyers in Indian equities this week, pumping in ₹45,960 crore across all five trading sessions — more than wiping out the ₹45,162 crore they had offloaded through the entire month of October. The reversal extends their buying streak to a second consecutive week after a prolonged 10-week selling run that had weighed heavily on domestic sentiment.
FII Buying Surge: What Happened
The buying was most concentrated on Thursday and Friday, when FIIs collectively purchased ₹28,724 crore worth of equities. Pabitro Mukherjee, Deputy Vice President — Research at Bajaj Broking, noted that the net institutional buying of ₹21,764 crore for the week served as the primary engine of the rally, with activity accelerating sharply toward the weekend.
DIIs Snap 11-Week Buying Streak
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), by contrast, turned net sellers to the tune of ₹24,197 crore, selling across all five sessions and breaking an 11-week consecutive buying streak. According to Mukherjee, DIIs were largely booking profits into the sharp upward move — a classic institutional response when markets overshoot in a short window.
Sensex and Nifty Log Strongest Weekly Rally in Years
The BSE Sensex surged 1,718.01 points, or 2.17%, to close at 81,028.02 on Friday, while the Nifty50 advanced 493.75 points, or 2.01%, settling at 25,030.35. Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak to seven consecutive trading sessions — the first such run in three years — driven by heavy buying in banking heavyweights and earnings-driven stocks. Analysts described the weekly gain of over 8.5% as one of the strongest in recent memory, underpinned by renewed foreign inflows, strong domestic corporate earnings, easing geopolitical tensions, and a sharp decline in crude oil prices linked to lower bond yields.
What to Watch Going Forward
Market breadth remained largely broad-based through the week, with buying interest spread across key indices. However, analysts cautioned that the sustainability of foreign inflows will be the defining variable in the weeks ahead. With DIIs in profit-booking mode, the rally is now increasingly reliant on continued FII support — a concentration risk if global sentiment shifts. The new Samvat opens with a holiday-shortened week, beginning with the Muhurat trading session on Sunday.
Point of View
960 crore in a single week effectively undoes all of October's damage in one stroke. But the DII response is the more telling signal: domestic institutions, historically the market's stabiliser, are selling into a rally they clearly consider overstretched. That leaves the index sitting on a foundation of foreign capital that can reverse as quickly as it arrived. A seven-session winning streak and an 8.5% weekly gain are exceptional by any measure, but they also raise the probability of a consolidation phase the moment global risk appetite wobbles. The Muhurat week ahead adds sentiment, but not fundamentals.
NationPress
7 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did FIIs invest in the Indian stock market this week?
Foreign institutional investors net bought ₹45,960 crore in Indian equities across all five trading sessions this week, marking a sharp reversal after a 10-week selling streak. The single-week inflow exceeded the ₹45,162 crore FIIs had offloaded throughout October.
Why did the Sensex post such a strong rally this week?
The Sensex surged over 8.5% on a weekly basis, driven by renewed FII buying, strong domestic corporate earnings, easing geopolitical tensions, and declining crude oil prices. Net institutional buying of ₹21,764 crore, concentrated on Thursday and Friday, was the immediate catalyst.
Why did domestic institutional investors sell this week?
DIIs turned net sellers of ₹24,197 crore after an 11-week buying streak, primarily booking profits into the sharp market rally, according to Bajaj Broking's Pabitro Mukherjee. This is a typical institutional response when markets rise steeply in a short period.
What is the outlook for Indian markets in the coming weeks?
Analysts say the sustainability of FII inflows will be the key variable. With DIIs in profit-booking mode, the rally is now heavily reliant on continued foreign buying. Any shift in global sentiment or risk appetite could expose markets to a correction.
What is the significance of the seven-session winning streak?
The seven consecutive winning sessions for Indian benchmark indices mark the first such run in three years, reflecting a significant improvement in market sentiment. However, analysts caution that the rally's reliance on FII flows introduces concentration risk going forward.
