FIIs and DIIs Turn Net Sellers in Indian Equities Amid Global Geopolitical Uncertainty
Foreign and domestic institutional investors offload stocks as India’s equity markets react to US–Iran talks, crude oil volatility, and shifting global sentiment
Mumbai, Apr 18, 2026: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to remain net sellers in the past week, offloading equities worth ₹2.5 bn based on provisional exchange data despite being net buyer in 3 out of the 4-trading session during last week . Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) has also been net sellers in the past week selling equities worth ₹62.9 bn based on provisional exchange data.
The broader trend remains unchanged on a month-to-date basis. FIIs have pulled out a substantial ₹392.2 bn from Indian equities, while DIIs have infused ₹296.9 bn during the same period.
Institutional flows last week were largely driven by global developments. On Monday, FIIs were net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹19.8 bn after peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad collapsed following a 21-hour marathon session, failing to secure a long-term nuclear commitment from Tehran. Sentiment improved as the week progressed as U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington and Tehran might resume discussions over the upcoming weekend. Reacting to the positive development FIIs were net buyers in the last 3 trading session totalling ₹17.3 bn.
Nifty gained for the second week in a row closing higher by more than 1% amid strong global cues as Investor sentiment was lifted after Israel agreed to a temporary ceasefire with Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump signalled that Washington and Tehran could resume talks over the weekend, raising hopes for a broader de-escalation in the region.
Looking ahead, institutional activity is expected to be driven by a mix of global and domestic factors, with developments in US–Iran negotiations remaining a key monitorable due to their potential impact on geopolitical stability and global energy markets—any progress or setbacks could trigger volatility in crude oil prices. Additionally, the trajectory of quarterly corporate earnings will play a crucial role in shaping investor sentiment, sectoral allocation, and the broader direction of equity markets in the near term.
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