đ How to Interpret FII/FPI Data
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FII/FPI data is a key market sentiment indicator. Foreign investors often have access to
sophisticated research and their buying/selling patterns can signal market direction.
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Positive Net Investment (Bullish)
When Gross Purchases > Gross Sales, FIIs are net buyers. This indicates:
- Foreign investors are optimistic about Indian markets
- Increased liquidity flowing into the market
- Generally supportive of stock prices
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Negative Net Investment (Bearish)
When Gross Sales > Gross Purchases, FIIs are net sellers. This indicates:
- Foreign investors reducing exposure to Indian markets
- Capital outflow from the market
- May put pressure on stock prices
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Investment Categories
FPI investments are tracked across different asset classes:
- Equity: Direct stock investments
- Debt: Government & corporate bonds
- Hybrid: Mixed instruments
- Derivatives: Futures & Options positions
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Analyzing Timeframes
Look at data across different periods for better analysis:
- Daily: Short-term market reactions
- Weekly: Near-term trend direction
- Monthly: Medium-term investment flows
- YTD/Annual: Long-term trends
đ Key Terms Explained
FII (Foreign Institutional Investor)
Institutional investors from outside India investing in Indian securities
FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investor)
Unified category for all foreign investors in Indian markets since 2014
Gross Purchases
Total value of securities bought by foreign investors
Gross Sales
Total value of securities sold by foreign investors
Net Investment
Gross Purchases minus Gross Sales (positive = buying, negative = selling)
Open Interest
Total outstanding derivative contracts at end of day
đ Live FII/FPI Data from NSDL
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