Why Did Nifty End Higher Despite FII Selling Ahead of October 7?
About the Market Session
After a subdued start, the markets gained steady momentum through the trading session. The Nifty 50 rose by 0.74% as buying interest was visible across large-cap counters. The Nifty Midcap 100 also advanced, outperforming benchmarks with a 0.89% gain, reflecting improving midcap sentiment.
Nifty moved gradually higher after a flat opening and sustained a positive bias throughout the session, closing firmly in the green. Traders showed confidence ahead of key global cues and domestic data releases.
Sectoral Overview: IT and Healthcare Lead the Charge
Among sectors, IT and Healthcare emerged as the day’s top performers, supported by renewed optimism around global growth and defensive positioning by investors. However, Metal and Media stocks faced mild profit-taking after recent rallies.
• Top Performers: IT, Healthcare
• Lagging Sectors: Metal, Media
Traders continue to rotate exposure toward quality defensives amid mixed signals from foreign institutional flows. For short-term participants, sectoral strength in IT could provide trading opportunities in select large-cap counters.
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Institutional Activity: FIIs Sell, DIIs Absorb
• FIIs: Net sellers of ₹313.77 crore
• DIIs: Net buyers of ₹5,036.39 crore
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth over ₹300 crore, continuing their cautious stance amid elevated global yields. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided strong counterbalance with inflows exceeding ₹5,000 crore, reflecting domestic resilience and long-term faith in India’s growth story.
FII Futures Positioning and Options Insights
• Nifty: -10,635
• Bank Nifty: 2,300
• Fin Nifty: 69
• Midcap Nifty: 256
• Nifty Next 50: -72
The FII data indicates that while the overall Nifty positioning remains net short, there has been selective long build-up in Bank Nifty and Midcap Nifty, hinting at a sectoral rotation under the surface. This divergence could trigger intraday volatility as traders adjust to the shifting sentiment landscape.
• Major Call OI: 25,200 CE
• Major Put OI: 25,000 PE
• PCR: 1.51
• Max Pain: 25,050
• VWAP Range: 24,955 – 25,135
• Sentiment: Increased Put writing with Call unwinding → Bullish undertone
The options setup reflects a positive bias heading into October 7, 2025, as Put writers strengthened their positions near 25,000. A PCR of 1.51 signals a strong bullish tilt, though traders may watch for profit booking if Nifty approaches the 25,200 Call concentration zone.
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Investor Takeaway
The market’s resilience amid FII selling highlights the strength of domestic participation. IT and Healthcare lead as defensive plays, while options data supports a near-term bullish stance. Traders may maintain a buy-on-dips approach as long as Nifty sustains above 24,950 support levels.
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SEBI Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers must perform their own due diligence and consult a registered investment advisor before making any investment decisions. The views expressed are general in nature and may not suit individual investment objectives or financial situations.
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