Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Rises to 22555 as Domestic Institutions Offset Foreign Sell-off | 06 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 closes at 22555 with domestic buying providing support. Markets brace for Tuesday’s open as FIIs extend their selling streak to five sessions.
Based on 05 October 2026 closing prices, the Indian equity markets demonstrated resilience as the Nifty 50 climbed to 22555.75, marking a gain of 134 points. The session saw domestic institutional investors continue to act as a primary counterweight to persistent foreign capital outflows.
Market Performance Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22555.75 | +0.60% |
| Nifty Bank | 54714.10 | +0.48% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59123.65 | +0.67% |
FII and DII Flows
The divergence between foreign and domestic participants remains the defining theme of the current market cycle. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) recorded a net outflow of ₹4699.14 crore in the latest session, marking their fifth consecutive day of net selling. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) absorbed this pressure with a net purchase of ₹5181.62 crore, providing the liquidity necessary to sustain index gains.
Top Movers and Market Activity
Individual stock performance highlighted significant investor interest. ITC Ltd. led the gains, rising +5.08% to close at ₹268.9. BSE Ltd. followed with a +4.39% increase, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. added +3.31%. On the downside, HCL Technologies Ltd. faced selling pressure, declining −3.31%, and HDFC Bank Ltd. retreated −2.27%.
What to Watch at 9:15
As the market prepares for the 06 October 2026 opening, investors will be monitoring whether the DII buying strength can continue to neutralize the ongoing FII selling trend.