FIIs Stage Biggest Single-Day Buying In Over A Year, Pump Nearly Rs 15,000 Crore Into Indian Equities On November 5

Last Updated:November 06, 2026, 07:54 IST

Thursday’s buying was the highest single-day net FII inflow since June 26, 2025, when foreign investors had purchased equities worth Rs 12,594 crore on a net basis.

FPI Buying in India.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) staged a massive comeback to Indian equities on Thursday, November 5, recording their biggest single-day net purchase in more than a year as global market sentiment improved following the US midterm election results and a sharp decline in crude oil prices.

According to provisional data, FIIs made gross purchases worth Rs 31,797.9 crore in the Indian equity market on Thursday, while gross sales stood at Rs 16,823.2 crore. This translated into net purchases of Rs 14,974.7 crore.

Thursday’s buying was the highest single-day net FII inflow since June 26, 2025, when foreign investors had purchased equities worth Rs 12,594 crore on a net basis. The latest inflow surpassed that previous high by nearly Rs 2,381 crore, highlighting the strength of foreign investors’ buying activity.

The aggressive buying also marked a significant improvement in foreign investor participation after a relatively muted trend over the preceding month. FIIs had recorded net purchases of just Rs 1,231.7 crore over the last 30 days, despite the strong buying witnessed in the latest trading sessions.

The momentum has particularly accelerated over the past fortnight. FIIs recorded net purchases of Rs 39,402.4 crore in the last two weeks, with net buying of Rs 35,808.7 crore in the past week alone.

The latest buying spree was not restricted to Thursday. Foreign investors purchased equities worth Rs 7,284 crore on November 4 and Rs 6,836.8 crore on November 3. They also recorded net purchases of Rs 3,114.7 crore on November 2.

This indicates that foreign institutional investors have significantly increased their exposure to Indian equities over the past few trading sessions.

What triggered the sudden FII buying?

The improvement in global risk appetite has emerged as an important trigger for the renewed foreign investor interest. The US midterm election results, which saw the Democratic Party make significant gains, raised expectations of potential changes in the Trump administration’s policy approach, particularly concerning geopolitical tensions.

Crude oil prices have also declined sharply to below $94 per barrel over the past few sessions amid expectations of reduced geopolitical risks surrounding the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Lower crude prices are particularly positive for India, which imports a substantial portion of its oil requirements, as they can ease inflationary pressures, improve the current account balance and support the rupee.

The combination of softer crude prices, a relatively weaker dollar and improving global equity sentiment has provided additional support to emerging market assets, including Indian equities.

What does it mean for the Indian stock market?

The scale of Thursday’s FII buying is significant because sustained foreign institutional inflows can provide an important source of liquidity and support benchmark indices such as the Sensex and Nifty.

The domestic equity markets are witnessing a remarkable turnaround, with benchmark indices extending their winning streak to a sixth consecutive trading session on Thursday, November 5. The Nifty has surged more than 8% during the six-session rally, while the Sensex has climbed over 6,150 points, as a combination of falling crude oil prices, renewed foreign portfolio investor (FPI) buying, improving global sentiment and optimism over corporate earnings brings investors back to Dalal Street.

The rally has gathered significant momentum in November, with Thursday’s session seeing another strong bout of buying across heavyweight stocks, banking shares, automobiles and information technology companies.

The BSE Sensex surged 2,008.61 points, or 2.60%, to close at 79,310.01, while the NSE Nifty 50 jumped 576 points, or 2.40%, to settle at 24,536.60.

The latest gains have taken the Nifty from its October 28 closing level of 22,698.85 to 24,560, translating into a rise of 1,861 points, or around 8.2%. The Sensex has advanced from 73,246.03 to around 79,400, gaining about 6,154 points, or 8.4%, over the same period.

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What was the net purchase amount by FIIs in Indian equities on November 5?

Foreign institutional investors recorded net purchases of Rs 14,974.7 crore in Indian equities on Thursday, November 5, marking their highest single-day net inflow in over a year.

What global factors triggered the massive FII buying spree in Indian equities?

The surge in foreign buying was driven by improved global risk appetite following the US midterm election results and a sharp decline in crude oil prices below $94 per barrel.

How much did the Sensex and Nifty gain during the six-session market rally?

During the six-session winning streak ending November 5, the BSE Sensex climbed over 6,150 points to close at 79,310.01, while the NSE Nifty 50 surged more than 8% to settle at 24,536.60.

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