FII & DII Activity Highlights: Mixed Flows Shape Market Sentiment on 29 Aug 2025
Expert watch: Analysts observe a cautious stance from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) amid active Domestic Institutional Investor (DII) buying. 📊 FII Activity in Cash and Derivatives: ⚡ Cash segment saw net selling of around ₹8,313 Cr ⚡ Index futures and options recorded net outflows of ₹1,240 Cr and ₹7,560 Cr respectively ⚡ Positive flows in stock futures (+₹1,613 Cr) and stock options (+₹239 Cr) suggest selective hedging or stock-specific bets ✅ DII investors stepped in decisively with net purchases totaling ₹11,488 Cr in the cash segment, providing crucial support 🔍 Market Snapshot: 📈 NIFTY closed at 24,427, down 74 points (-0.3%) 📉 SENSEX slipped 271 points to 79,810 (-0.3%) 📉 INDIA VIX eased to 11.75, down 3.5%, indicating slightly reduced volatility Analysts note that while FIIs remain cautious, DIIs are actively supporting the market, reflecting a divergence in outlook. The net selling by FIIs in index derivatives may signal hedging amid global uncertainties, whereas DII buying underscores confidence in domestic fundamentals. Cautious optimism prevails as market participants weigh global headwinds against steady domestic demand. (Views as per recent brokerage reports)

















