Pre-Market Brief: Nifty 50 Slips to 22620 as FII Selling Streak Hits Five Days | 01 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 closes at 22620 as FIIs offload ₹10148.41 crore. Domestic institutions remain the primary support as traders eye the 9:15 AM market opening today.
Market Overview
Based on 30 September 2026 closing prices, the Nifty 50 index slipped to 22620.45, marking a decline of -0.42%. While the benchmark index faced pressure, the Nifty Bank index bucked the trend, rising +0.69% to settle at 54633.05. The Nifty Midcap 100 remained largely flat, edging up +0.02%.
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22620.45 | -0.42% |
| Nifty Bank | 54633.05 | +0.69% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59332.05 | +0.02% |
FII and DII Dynamics
Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) continued their selling spree, offloading a net of ₹10148.41 crore in the last session. This marks the fifth consecutive session of net selling by FIIs. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) provided a cushion, absorbing the liquidity with a net purchase of ₹11271.73 crore.
Top Movers and Sectoral Trends
Market sentiment remained mixed across sectors. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. led the gainers with a +2.71% rise, followed by Interglobe Aviation Ltd. at +2.30% and ICICI Bank Ltd. at +2.28%. On the downside, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. saw a sharp correction of -5.70%, while Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. fell -5.33%.
As the market prepares for the 9:15 AM open, participants are closely watching whether domestic buying can continue to offset the persistent FII outflow.