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Why DIIs now own 82 percent of Nifty stocks as FIIs retreat

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Published on 5 May 2026
Why DIIs now own 82 percent of Nifty stocks as FIIs retreat

Motilal Oswal links the surge to a market structure shift

Motilal Oswal points to a structural change in India’s equity markets: DIIs have expanded their ownership across most Nifty 50 stocks, while FII exposure has steadily declined. DII stake in the index has reached a record high, with FIIs dropping to multi-year lows—signaling a shift in who drives flows and risk-taking in the market.

  • DIIs increased stakes in 82 percent of Nifty stocks over a year
  • DII ownership in Nifty 50 is at a record high
  • FIIs have cut holdings to multi-year lows
  • Motilal Oswal cites a structural shift in investor dominance
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