FII DII Data Today

Foreign and domestic institutional activity in NSE/BSE, plus their F&O positioning, classified into a single regime signal.

Updated 22 Jun 2026
Mon · 22 Jun 2026
Distribution · Bearish Strong
FII sold ₹636 Cr cash and sold −2,22,784 Nifty futures — looks like a confident bearish stance.
⬅ FII Cash−₹636
DII Cash ➡+₹1,036
DII absorbed ₹400 Cr more than FII sold
Nifty Close24,103+0.37%
Selling pressure Selling pressure offset
FII Selling Streak
1 session
Cumulative −₹636 Cr
Cash vs F&O
Aligned
Cash SELL · Fut SELL · directional
Today's Rank (90D)
#82 / 90
Below-median flow intensity
FII–Nifty Corr (20D)
+0.50
Strong · flow is directional

FII / DII Flow Over Time

Daily net flows · Nifty overlay · toggle either series
+50k+25k0−25k−50k24,16823,82023,47123,123TODAY11 May25 May09 JunToday
30D Net

FII −88,571 · DII +1,27,367

DII Absorption

144% of FII selling absorbed

Sell days

23 of 30 (77%)

Biggest day

−₹21,106 Cr · 29 May

FII F&O Positioning

What FIIs are doing in futures & options · today's change in net positions

Futures · Net Long/Short

From Participant OI
FII net position in index + stock futures · today vs prior day
Index Futures−2,22,784 net short
39,777 long
2,62,561 short
Today: +190 longs added5d trend: +6,816
Total OI: 3,02,338 contractsOI Value: 48,678 Cr
Stock Futures+6,11,173 net long
41,08,505 long
34,97,332 short
Today: −249 longs reduced5d trend: −1,52,559
Total OI: 76,05,837 contractsOI Value: 4,80,621 Cr
Index Options · Net Position Change Today
LongShortCALLS+38,857Heavy call buying+34,019Heavy call shortingPUTS+73,230Heavy put buying+56,178Heavy put shorting
F&O SaysFIIs are buying puts (+73,230 contracts) and shorting puts (+56,178 short contracts) — that suggests classic protective hedging stacked on top of cash selling — exposure reduction, not panic.

Combined Signal

Cash + F&O direction classified into one of 4 regimes

Cash × Index Futures Matrix

Each cell is a different institutional behavior pattern
Cash BUYCash SELLFut BUY
Bullish StrongDirectional long bet
Hedge UnwindRotating, not exiting
Fut SELL
Profit LockHedging gains
Bearish StrongConfident bearish
When FIIs have been net cash sellers for 3+ consecutive days in the past, what did Nifty do over the next 10 trading days?
Based on 81 similar episodes over the last 5 years matching today's cash leg (FII cash sell streak ≥ 3 days). Futures direction isn't conditioned on — daily historical F&O positioning data isn't available yet.
Avg 10D Return
+0.9%
Mild up
Hit Rate Down
37%
30 of 81
Worst Drop
−7.7%
Feb 2022
Recovery
27%
By day 20

5-Year Flow Heatmap

Every month's net flow · darker = stronger
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
'26
-41
-6
-122
-70
-55
-43
'25
-87
-58
2
2
11
7
-47
-46
-35
-2
-17
-34
'24
-35
-15
3
-35
-40
2
5
-21
15
-114
-45
-16
'23
-41
-11
1
5
27
27
15
-20
-26
-30
4
31
'22
-41
-45
-43
-40
-54
-58
-6
22
-18
0
22
-14
'21
-4
-23
-2
0
-25
-39
-35
Hover any cell for exact ₹ Cr
Sell
Buy

Records & Extremes

All-time biggest moves · last 90D biggest sell
FII · All-time
Biggest sell day
−₹21,106
29 May 2026
FII · All-time
Biggest buy day
+₹28,739
24 Feb 2021
DII · All-time
Biggest DII buy
+₹16,764
29 May 2026
FII · 90D
Biggest sell (recent)
−₹21,106
29 May 2026

Monthly Aggregates

FII/DII cash + Nifty close by month · values in ₹ Cr

2026

MonthFII NetDII NetNifty
Jun 2026−43,680+66,09124102.9live+3.1%
May 2026−55,963+82,66923547.752.4%
Apr 2026−70,135+51,06423997.55+5.8%
Mar 2026−1,22,540+1,42,96022331.410.2%
Feb 2026−6,641+38,42325178.65+1.4%
Jan 2026−41,435+69,22125320.653.2%

What is FII DII Data?

FII DII data shows the daily net buying and selling activity of foreign and domestic institutional investors in Indian markets. FIIs, also called FPIs, include overseas funds, foreign asset managers, sovereign funds and global institutions. DIIs include Indian mutual funds, insurance companies, banks, pension funds and other domestic institutions.

The most important number is the net figure. A positive value means institutions bought more than they sold. A negative value means they sold more than they bought. On this page, you can track the latest FII and DII cash market activity along with FII futures and options positioning to understand whether institutional money is leaning bullish, bearish or mixed.

FII DII Data Today: How to Read the Snapshot

Start with the Today snapshot before reading the full table. It tells you whether FIIs were net buyers or sellers, whether DIIs absorbed the move, how Nifty closed, whether the flow is part of a streak and whether FII cash activity agrees with FII futures positioning.

Data PointWhat It MeansHow Traders Use It
FII CashNet buying or selling by foreign institutions in the cash marketShows foreign fund flow direction for Indian equities
DII CashNet buying or selling by domestic institutions in the cash marketShows whether domestic money is supporting or opposing FII flows
Nifty CloseHow Nifty moved on the same dayHelps compare institutional flow with actual price movement
FII StreakNumber of consecutive FII buy or sell sessionsSeparates one-day noise from a real institutional trend
Cash vs F&OWhether FII cash and futures positions are aligned or mixedHelps identify directional conviction, hedging or profit booking
Today’s RankHow large today’s flow is compared with recent historyHighlights whether the flow is meaningful or low impact

How to Interpret FII and DII Activity

FII and DII activity should not be read from one number alone. A single day of FII selling may not matter if domestic institutions are buying more than FIIs are selling. Similarly, a one-day FII buy figure may not be strong if futures positioning is bearish or if the buying is small compared with recent history.

Market SetupWhat It Usually SuggestsHow to Read It
FII buy + DII buyBroad institutional supportUsually positive, especially if Nifty also closes higher
FII sell + DII buyDomestic absorptionCheck whether DII buying is enough to offset FII selling
FII buy + DII sellForeign-led supportCan be positive if FII buying continues for several sessions
FII sell + DII sellWeak institutional supportUsually a caution signal if price also breaks key levels

What is DII Absorption?

DII absorption shows how much of FII selling is being absorbed by domestic institutional buying. If FIIs sell ₹5,000 crore and DIIs buy ₹5,500 crore, domestic institutions have absorbed more than 100% of the FII selling. This can help explain why the market may stay stable even when foreign investors are selling heavily.

Absorption is especially useful during long FII selling streaks. If FIIs keep selling but DIIs continue to buy aggressively, the market may not fall as sharply as the headline FII number suggests. If DII absorption weakens while FII selling continues, the downside pressure can become stronger.

FII Cash Data vs FII F&O Data

FII cash data shows institutional buying and selling in the equity cash market. FII F&O data shows how foreign institutions are positioned in index futures, stock futures and options. Reading both together gives a better view of intent.

SignalMeaningInterpretation
FII cash buy + index futures buyCash and futures both bullishDirectional long positioning
FII cash sell + index futures sellCash and futures both bearishConfident bearish or risk-off stance
FII cash sell + index futures buyCash selling but futures buyingCould indicate hedge unwind or rotation
FII cash buy + index futures sellCash buying but futures sellingCould indicate profit protection or hedging

How to Use FII DII Data for Trading

Use FII DII data as context, not as a standalone buy or sell signal. The strongest readings come when institutional flow, FII F&O positioning, Nifty price action and options data point in the same direction.

  1. Check whether FIIs and DIIs were net buyers or sellers today.
  2. Compare FII selling with DII buying to judge domestic absorption.
  3. Check whether today’s number is large or small compared with recent history.
  4. Look at FII futures positioning to see whether cash and F&O are aligned.
  5. Use the 7D, 30D, 90D, 1Y and 5Y views to understand whether the flow is a one-day event or a trend.
  6. Confirm the reading with Nifty price action, option chain, PCR, India VIX and support-resistance levels.

FII DII Data FAQs

What is FII DII data?

FII DII data shows the net buying and selling activity of foreign institutional investors and domestic institutional investors in Indian markets. It helps traders understand whether large institutions are adding or reducing exposure.

What is the difference between FII and DII?

FIIs are foreign institutional investors or foreign portfolio investors that invest money from outside India. DIIs are domestic institutional investors such as Indian mutual funds, insurance companies, banks and pension funds.

When is FII DII data updated?

FII DII data is generally updated after the market closes, once exchange-published cash market and participant activity data becomes available. Always check the updated date shown on the page before using the data.

What does FII selling mean?

FII selling means foreign institutions sold more than they bought during the session. It can be negative for market sentiment, but traders should also check DII buying, FII futures positions and Nifty price action before drawing a conclusion.

What does DII buying mean?

DII buying means domestic institutions bought more than they sold. Strong DII buying can absorb FII selling and support the market, especially when domestic inflows remain steady over several sessions.

Is FII DII data enough for trading?

No. FII DII data is useful market context, but it should not be used alone. Combine it with price action, trend, volume, option chain data, put-call ratio, India VIX and risk management.

What is FII F&O data?

FII F&O data shows foreign institutional positioning in futures and options. It includes index futures, stock futures and options positioning and can help identify hedging, directional bets or risk reduction.

What is DII absorption?

DII absorption measures whether domestic institutional buying is large enough to offset FII selling. If DIIs buy more than FIIs sell, the market may remain supported despite negative foreign flows.

Why can Nifty rise when FIIs are selling?

Nifty can rise despite FII selling if DIIs, retail investors or other participants absorb the selling. This is why FII selling should be read with DII flows, price movement and futures positioning.

Which is more important: FII cash data or FII F&O data?

Both are important. FII cash data shows actual equity market buying or selling, while FII F&O data shows positioning and hedging. The strongest signals come when both point in the same direction.

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