🔄 Sentiment Flip: From Trade Deal Cheers to Heavy Selling

📉 FPIs turn Sellers — ₹7,400 Crore Out in a Day! After staying net buyers through the week, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned aggressive sellers on Friday, offloading ₹7,395 crore worth of equities. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) absorbed ₹5,554 crore, cushioning the fall. The recent FPI optimism had followed clarity on the India-US trade deal, with February inflows crossing ₹19,675 crore. Yet, despite this, FPIs remain net sellers of ₹16,287 crore so far this year. Ownership trends show DIIs holding 24.8% in Nifty 50 companies versus FPIs at 24.3%, reflecting a gradual shift in control. 📊 Market Recap Benchmarks ended the week sharply lower. The Sensex slipped 1.2% to 82,626, while Nifty fell below 25,500. IT stocks dragged markets amid global AI disruption fears, pushing the Nifty IT index into bear territory. Stock-specific pain was visible —

plunged over 6%, while and fell nearly 4% each. Investors lost ₹7.02 lakh crore in a single session. 📌 Disclaimer: This content is for information only and not investment advice. Investments in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions.