Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) wrapped up the last week of October on a negative note, selling off Indian equities worth Rs 6,769 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) stepped in robustly, with net purchases amounting to Rs 7,068 crore on Friday, October 31, 2025. The provisional exchange data revealed that DIIs bought shares worth Rs 18,634 crore while selling Rs 11,565 crore. Meanwhile, FIIs acquired shares valued at Rs 11,532 crore but offloaded a significant Rs 18,301 crore, further emphasizing their net selling position. Year-to-date, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth approximately Rs 2.40 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares valued at Rs 6.28 lakh crore.
The Indian equity market experienced a downturn on Friday, with the Nifty50 index falling by 156 points (-0.6%) to close at 25,722. Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, noted that the market opened positively but soon succumbed to selling pressure amid mixed global cues. While encouraging domestic earnings and easing global trade tensions provided some interim support, profit booking among leading stocks curtailed any potential recovery. On a brighter note, state-run banks saw a notable uptick, with the Nifty PSU Bank index rising by 1.8% after speculation that the government may allow up to 49% foreign direct investment (FDI) in public sector banks, a substantial increase from the current 20% cap.
Looking ahead, analysts anticipate that markets are likely to remain range-bound with a positive bias, particularly as investors keep a close eye on global developments and foreign fund flows. The upcoming week will also spotlight monthly auto sales figures, which are expected to provide insights into festive-season demand trends. Additionally, quarterly results from key players such as SBI, Bharti Airtel, Titan, and Tata Chemicals will be closely monitored. Despite the external uncertainties that may limit short-term gains, the resilience of domestic fundamentals continues to offer much-needed support to the market.