Pre-Market Brief: Nifty Slips to 22603 as Foreign Investors Extend Selling Streak to Five | 08 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST
By ThePip DeskNifty 50 drops 173 points ahead of Thursday’s session as FIIs offload ₹6,121 crore. Markets brace for volatility as the five-day selling streak continues.
Based on 07 October 2026 closing prices, the Nifty 50 index ended the session at 22603.05, marking a decline of −0.76%. The broader market sentiment remains cautious as institutional selling pressure persists across major indices.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22603.05 | −0.76% |
| Nifty Bank | 55055.55 | −0.13% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59382.60 | −0.63% |
FII Flows and Institutional Activity
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their exit from Indian equities, recording a net outflow of ₹6,121.37 crore on 07 October 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive session of selling by foreign participants. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support to the market, recording a net inflow of ₹4,596.57 crore during the same period.
Top Movers
Despite the overall market weakness, specific stocks showed resilience. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. led the gains, rising +1.88% to ₹440, followed by BSE Ltd. at +1.54% and Bharti Airtel Ltd. at +1.29%. On the downside, Titan Company Ltd. faced significant selling pressure, falling −3.80% to ₹4377, while Adani Enterprises Ltd. declined −3.75%.
Investors should monitor the opening tick at 9:15 AM to see if domestic buying can offset the persistent FII selling trend.