New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Recent support for Indian share prices is often ascribed to retail investor enthusiasm and data shows domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have broadly been big buyers.

The net equity investments of DIIs, which include banks, local financial institutions, insurance firms, retiral schemes and mutual funds, have crossed Rs.5 trillion already in 2026, making it the third-straight year of that figure being exceeded.

They pumped in almost Rs.7.9 trillion in 2025 and about Rs.5.3 trillion in 2024. With more than four months to go, this year's total is likely to exceed last year's.

This suggests confidence in India's economy and the health of India Inc. Economic indicators and corporate earnings have validated the opt...