DIIs Outpace FIIs as Both Remain Net Buyers of Indian Equities
Key Takeaways
- •DIIs recorded net inflows of ₹1,664.16 crore on July 28, 2026, with gross purchases of ₹18,256.88 crore exceeding gross sales of ₹16,592.72 crore.
- •FIIs were also net buyers, contributing net inflows of ₹755.33 crore through gross purchases of ₹17,530.97 crore against sales of ₹16,775.64 crore.
- •DIIs outpaced FIIs in net buying by more than twofold during the session.
- •The growing influence of DII flows is attributed to sustained SIP growth and expanding retail participation via mutual funds.
- •The provisional fund flow figures are compiled from stock exchange records and are subject to revision with final settlement data.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) and Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) both ended the trading session as net buyers of Indian equities on July 28, 2026, provisional data showed.
DIIs led the buying, recording net inflows of ₹1,664.16 crore. They purchased equities worth ₹18,256.88 crore and sold ₹16,592.72 crore during the session. DII net purchases have become an increasingly significant force in Indian markets in recent years, as sustained growth in systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions and expanding retail participation through mutual funds have deepened the domestic institutional base.
FIIs also finished as net buyers, with net inflows of ₹755.33 crore. Foreign investors bought shares worth ₹17,530.97 crore while offloading ₹16,775.64 crore. FII activity is closely tracked as a barometer of global investor sentiment toward Indian equities, and foreign flows can be influenced by factors including global risk appetite, currency movements, and relative valuations across emerging markets.
CNBC-TV18 reported the provisional figures via X (Twitter):
#FundFlow | FIIs Net Buy ₹755.33 Cr While DIIs Net Buy ₹1,664.16 Cr In Equities Today (Provisional) pic.twitter.com/MpMMcFsfwj
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) July 28, 2026
The data reflects the daily provisional fund flow figures compiled from stock exchange records. These provisional numbers are typically updated later with final settlement data. DIIs include mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and other domestic institutional participants. FIIs encompass foreign-based investment institutions registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to invest in Indian markets. Net purchase or sale figures are calculated as the difference between gross purchases and gross sales for each category of investor during a given trading session.
Source: CNBC-TV18