New Delhi, March 9 -- Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have continued to be active buyers in the Indian stock market in the first quarter of 2026 so far, despite the benchmark Nifty 50 witnessing declines. In March 2026, DIIs acquired equities valued at Rs.32,786.92 crore in the cash market as per exchange data, while the index closed at 24,450.45, reflecting a decrease of 2.9% for the month.

India's mutual fund sector, has consistently shown monthly SIP inflows exceeding Rs.30,000 crore, demonstrating ongoing domestic involvement despite the fluctuations in the equity markets in early 2026. The Association of Mutual Funds in India has published data indicating that systematic investment contributions remain robust, even as the in...