Despite continued support from domestic investors, benchmark indices surrendered early gains to end largely unchanged. The BSE Sensex finished 1 point higher at 77,187, while the Nifty 50 slipped 6 points to 24,073.
Broader markets underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap Index falling 256 points, or nearly 0.5%, to 62,687. Market breadth also remained weak, with the advance-decline ratio ending at 4:5 in favour of declines.Separately the rupee depreciated for the fourth straight day, shedding 8 paise to settle at 96.33 (provisional) against the US dollar amid volatility in global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the West Asia crisis intensified.
Week so far
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained a key support for the Indian equity market so far this week, absorbing sustained selling pressure from foreign investors. Between July 13 and July 16, DIIs have bought equities worth ₹8,790.75 crore.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), meanwhile, have stayed on the selling side in all four trading sessions of the week so far. FIIs have offloaded equities worth ₹8,743.35 crore.
| Date | FII (₹ Cr) | DII (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | -3,062.27 | +2,171.70 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | -739.69 | +2,927.71 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | -735.83 | +704.93 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | -4,205.56 | +2,986.41 |
| Total | -8,743.35 | +8,790.75 |
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First Published: Jul 16, 2026 8:07 PM IS
