FIIs Net Sell ₹2,822 Cr in India Index F&O

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) registered a significant net selling position of Rs 2,822.89 crore in India’s index futures and options segments on Thursday, August 20, 2026. This substantial divestment occurred on a day of robust market activity, with the total futures and options turnover reaching an impressive Rs 86,40,674.97 crore, as per data released by the NSE.

The consistent net selling by FIIs in the index derivatives market reflects a cautious stance from these key overseas investors. Their movements are closely watched for insights into market direction, particularly given their substantial influence on Indian equities.

Detailed FII Market Flows on August 20

• FIIs were net sellers in index futures, offloading positions valued at Rs 362.73 crore.
• Net selling in index options constituted a larger portion of their divestment, amounting to Rs 2,460.16 crore.
• Conversely, FIIs demonstrated targeted buying interest in the stock segment, becoming net buyers of stock futures worth Rs 3,243.46 crore.
• They further augmented their holdings by purchasing stock options valued at Rs 185.45 crore, indicating selective accumulation within individual scrips.

This mixed activity across the derivatives landscape, characterized by index-linked selling and stock-specific buying, indicates a strategic repositioning by Foreign Institutional Investors. The substantial turnover underscores the liquidity and active participation in the derivatives market on August 20, 2026.