Equities Snap Winning Streak Despite Strong FII and DII Inflows on Thursday

Mumbai, 19 September 2025: Indian equities opened in the red on Friday, snapping a three-day winning streak, even after strong FII and DII inflows in the previous session. As of 9:37 AM IST, the Sensex was trading at 82,681, representing a 0.40% decline from Thursday, while the Nifty was trading at 25,337, marking a 0.34% decline.

Previous Session Highlights

Equity indices posted their third straight session of gains on Thursday. The Nifty 50 settled at 25,423.60, up 93.35 points or 0.37%, and the Sensex closed higher by 320.25 points or 0.39% at 83,013.96.

The rally came in the wake of the US Federal Reserve’s 25 bps rate cut and its indication of two further cuts in the remaining part of the year. Sectoral action was uneven, with Pharma, Healthcare, and IT spearheading advances while Media, PSU Banks, Realty, and Oil & Gas closed weak.

FII and DII Flows

Investor inflows provided robust support to equities on Thursday. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) became net buyers, infusing ₹366.69 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree with strong inflows of ₹3,326.56 crore.

Broader Market & Volatility

Nifty Midcap 100 increased 0.38%, while Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.29%, taking their winning spree to 10 sessions. India VIX fell below 9.88, which was one of the quietest sessions in months, to promote risk-taking.

Key Levels to Watch

• Resistance: 25,450 – 25,500 on Nifty. A breakout above this band could clear the way to 25,600.
• Support: Immediate support at 25,270 – 25,300. A break below here could pull the index towards 25,100.

Global Cues

Asian shares opened generally higher on Friday, carrying over the positive tone of global bourses. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.19%, reaching another all-time high, as the broader Topix added 0.84%. The ASX 200 was up 0.77% in Australia. South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq shares, however, traded mostly flat, showing the nervous tone of investors. Wall Street closed in the green overnight, with the S&P 500 rising 0.48%, the Nasdaq gaining 0.94%, and the Dow Jones rising by 124 points.

After three sessions of steady gains, Indian equities opened subdued on Friday. Strong FII and DII inflows continue to provide a cushion, but traders should monitor the 25,450–25,500 zone for signs of near-term momentum.

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