Morning Brief: Nifty Dips 0.42% to 22,620; FIIs Net Sell ₹10,148 Crore as Markets Consolidate | 01 Oct 2026, 08:15 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 ends at 22,620 amid persistent FII selling. DIIs provide support with net buying as Realty and PSU Bank indices buck the broader market trend.
Indian equity markets extended their losing streak for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, as sustained foreign institutional selling and cautious global sentiment weighed on investor confidence. The Nifty 50 closed at 22,620.45, down -0.42%, while the BSE Sensex saw a marginal decline.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,620.45 (-0.42%) |
| Nifty Bank | 54,633.05 (+0.69%) |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59,332.05 (+0.02%) |
Institutional Flows
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their aggressive selling spree, offloading a net of ₹10,148.41 crore in the latest session. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided support, recording a net purchase of ₹11,271.73 crore.
| Date | FII Net | DII Net |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2026 | -10,148.41 | +11,271.73 |
| 29-Sep-2026 | -9,980.22 | +6,952.71 |
| 28-Sep-2026 | -5,353.22 | +5,189.02 |
Sector Performance
| Sector | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty Realty | 847.35 (+1.62%) |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,016.05 (+0.54%) |
| Nifty Auto | 26,293.95 (+0.46%) |
| Nifty IT | 27,704.80 (+0.13%) |
| Nifty FMCG | 44,508.45 (-0.63%) |
| Nifty Pharma | 26,438.00 (-1.84%) |
Top Movers
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| KOTAKBANK | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 417.00 (+2.71%) |
| INDIGO | Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | 4,984.00 (+2.30%) |
| APOLLOHOSP | Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 8,165.50 (-5.70%) |
| MAXHEALTH | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 929.80 (-5.33%) |
Global Cues
Asian markets settled mostly higher on Wednesday, rebounding from overnight losses on Wall Street. Investors remain focused on Middle East tensions and rising U.S. Treasury yields. China’s markets saw positive momentum ahead of the National Day holiday, supported by fresh policy measures.
Corporate News
- Infosys extended its collaboration with ABN AMRO Bank to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation.
- ZF Commercial Vehicle secured NABL accreditation for its Hemi Anechoic Chamber.
- Royal Orchid Hotels launched a new Regenta property in Uttar Pradesh.
IPO Watch
Several companies have received regulatory approval for their public offerings:
- Functional & Innovative Foods obtained SEBI approval for an IPO comprising a fresh issue and an offer for sale.
- Tonbo Imaging India received the green signal for an offer for sale.
- Pioneer Fil-Med secured approval for a ₹500 crore IPO.
Despite the broader market decline, the Nifty Realty and PSU Bank indices showed resilience, gaining over 1.6% and 0.5% respectively.
The divergence between heavy FII outflows and consistent DII buying remains the defining technical feature of the current market phase.