Market Structure

What is FII/DII (Foreign & Domestic Institutional Investors)?

FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) and DIIs (Domestic Institutional Investors like mutual funds) are the two largest pools of capital driving Indian stock market flows.

Formula

Net FII/DII = Buy Value - Sell Value (tracked daily by exchanges)

How to Interpret

FII selling often triggers short-term market drops. DII buying provides a cushion. The FII-DII tug-of-war shapes Indian market direction.

Typical Ranges

Track net flows daily. Sustained FII outflows (>₹5,000 Cr/month) are concerning.

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