FII and DII Activity

Indian benchmark indices snapped a four-session losing streak on May 13, 2026, supported by a sharp rally in metal stocks, value buying at lower levels, and improving global sentiment. Nifty closed above 23,400 while Sensex ended marginally higher, though weakness in IT and auto sectors kept broader market sentiment cautious.

13 May 2026|06:04 PM

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on May 12, 2026, with Sensex falling 1,456 points and Nifty closing at 23,379. Rising crude oil prices, persistent US-Iran tensions, rupee weakness, and heavy selling in IT stocks after OpenAI’s new AI deployment business announcement triggered broad-based market weakness. Realty, IT, defence, and financial stocks led the decline, while ONGC gained on government royalty cuts for crude and natural gas production.

12 May 2026|05:25 PM

Indian equity markets corrected sharply as investors reacted to rising oil prices, a weakening rupee, and fears of tighter forex conservation policies. The selloff highlighted growing concerns over slowing consumption growth, inflation pressures, and India’s external vulnerabilities, while sectors linked to EVs, renewables, and localisation emerged as long-term structural winners.

12 May 2026|11:41 AM

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on May 8, 2026, with the Sensex dropping 516 points and Nifty closing at 24,176 amid escalating US-Iran tensions and rising crude oil prices. Banking stocks remained under heavy pressure after SBI’s weak Q4 earnings, while IT and FMCG sectors outperformed on defensive buying interest. Titan hit a 52-week high after strong results, whereas Coal India declined on stake sale concerns.

8 May 2026|06:22 PM

Gold prices extended gains on Thursday as investors closely tracked diplomatic developments between the United States and Iran, while awaiting key US economic data for clues on Federal Reserve policy. COMEX gold futures climbed above $4,740, with spot gold holding near recent highs after a sharp rally in the previous session. A weaker US dollar, softer oil prices, and expectations of potential US rate cuts continued to support bullion demand, while domestic MCX gold prices also remained firm amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

7 May 2026|07:30 PM