FIIs return as net buyers after brief selling phase

Foreign portfolio investors turned net buyers of Indian equities on January 2, 2026, purchasing shares worth ₹290 crore after a recent selling phase. Domestic institutional investors added further support with net buying of ₹677 crore. The combined inflows helped benchmarks sustain record levels, cushioning sectoral volatility amid elevated index valuations.

Indian equity benchmarks scaled new record highs on January 2, 2026, with the Nifty 50 touching 26,340 and the Sensex rising 573 points. Power and banking stocks led gains, supported by firm global cues and sustained domestic institutional inflows. Market breadth remained positive, with broader indices outperforming as investors positioned for earnings recovery into 2026.