New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Amid a sharp rise in crude oil prices and elevated US bond yields, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in Indian equities for the sixth consecutive week.

FIIs have offloaded a net Rs.18,531 crore from Indian equities so far in September, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have invested Rs.52,617 crore during the month. The data underscores the increasing role of domestic institutions in cushioning the impact of sustained foreign outflows.

This week too, the market saw a similar trend, with FIIs offloading over Rs.11,490 crore in equities, during 21-25 September.

"If FII selling sustained while global headwinds are likely to keep markets volatile, though steady domestic instituti...