New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), particularly mutual funds and insurance companies, have provided strong support to Indian equities, negating the volatility caused by persistent selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), the Economic Survey 2025-26 said.

FIIs have been net sellers since July 2025, barring October and November. Even in January so far, FIIs have net sold Indian equities worth Rs.36,771.10 crore. Meanwhile, DIIs have been net buyers throughout 2025. In January so far, DIIs have purchased Indian shares worth Rs.67,183.01 crore.

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