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Eternal and HDFC Bank top Q4 DII buying as markets fell sharply—see which stocks drew the biggest net buys

Eternal and HDFC Bank top Q4 DII buying as markets fell sharply—see which stocks drew the biggest net buys

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) ramped up buying across large-cap India in the March 2026 quarter despite steep market declines. Financials led the list, with HDFC Bank emerging as the top buy, followed closely by ICICI Bank and major tech and telecom names. IT giant Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance were also heavily accumulated. Eternal’s quick-commerce surge stood out, while multiple stocks recorded both large net buys and significant price drops.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
HDFC Bank Leads Massive Q4 FII Selloff as Foreign Investors Exit Indian Stocks Again

HDFC Bank Leads Massive Q4 FII Selloff as Foreign Investors Exit Indian Stocks Again

Foreign institutional investors have accelerated their exit from Indian equities, selling about $53 billion since late 2024 and pushing the MSCI India index down roughly 8% between September 2024 and May 2026. In Q4, HDFC Bank topped the list with foreign investors cutting 47.95 crore shares and selling Rs 41,449 crore, alongside heavy selling in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel. Despite the pressure from FIIs, domestic institutions have increasingly taken the lead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026

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SBI and Groww among top FII gainers as foreigners pile into select stocks despite $53b exit

SBI and Groww among top FII gainers as foreigners pile into select stocks despite $53b exit

Foreign institutional investors have withdrawn about $53 billion from Indian equities since late 2024, pressuring many large-cap names even as MSCI India fell roughly 8% from September 2024 to May 2026. Yet in Q4, FIIs increased holdings in several stocks in value terms. State Bank of India led with a Rs 9,319 crore rise in FII holdings during the March 2026 quarter, followed by Power Grid, NTPC, Vedanta and others, including stock broker Billionbrains Garage Ventures and GE Vernova T&D India.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Mutual funds fully exit eight stocks in April including Sanghi Industries in big selloff

Mutual funds fully exit eight stocks in April including Sanghi Industries in big selloff

Mutual funds made complete exits from eight different stocks in April, as reported in Prime Database’s monthly release. Fund houses sold all existing holdings across names including Sanghi Industries, Yuken India, Credo Brands Marketing, Indo Borax & Chemicals, Roto Pumps, Sathlokhar Synergys E&C Global, GFL and Sanstar. The largest selloff was in Sanghi Industries, where 1.92 crore shares were offloaded for about Rs 92.27 crore, while the remaining exits ranged from small to mid-sized positions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Block deal rush lifts hopes for India’s stock market revival after a sluggish 2026 start

Block deal rush lifts hopes for India’s stock market revival after a sluggish 2026 start

A sudden surge in block trades is reigniting optimism for India’s equity capital markets after a weak start to 2026. May block trade proceeds hit Rs 200 billion, the highest so far this year, driven by major deals including stake sales at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and investment platform Groww. The rebound contrasts with lackluster IPO fundraising and lagging equity performance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Groww Shares Drop 7% as Block Deal Buzz Hits and Post IPO Lock In Ends Today

Groww Shares Drop 7% as Block Deal Buzz Hits and Post IPO Lock In Ends Today

Groww stock slid as much as 7% to an intraday low of ₹180.15 after reports said early investors could offload shares worth up to ₹4,750 crore via block deals. The move coincides with the expiry of its six-month post-IPO lock-in, freeing nearly 418.2 crore shares to trade. Despite the dip, the company recently posted sharp profit and revenue growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 12 May 2026

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FIIs turned buyers in some Indian sectors in April but dumped others hard

FIIs turned buyers in some Indian sectors in April but dumped others hard

Foreign investors stayed net sellers of Indian equities in April, but the outflow pace eased sharply versus March. FIIs shifted to buying in power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles saw continued heavy selling pressure. The divergence points to sector-specific bets as global uncertainty persists.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Bajaj Auto leads as six BSE 100 stocks hit 52 week highs up to 22% in a month

Bajaj Auto leads as six BSE 100 stocks hit 52 week highs up to 22% in a month

Six BSE 100 stocks hit fresh 52 week highs even as the broader market remained weak. Bajaj Auto, along with Nestlé India, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Cummins India, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise and Titan Company, have rallied as much as 22% over the past month, highlighting pockets of strength in specific sectors and names.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
LIC makes a contrarian $2 billion move buying 10 stocks as markets fall

LIC makes a contrarian $2 billion move buying 10 stocks as markets fall

During the March quarter’s market slump, Life Insurance Corporation of India deployed nearly $2 billion into 10 stocks, adding to positions in names such as Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, TCS, and Infosys despite price declines. LIC also trimmed exposure in other holdings, signaling a selective contrarian strategy rather than broad buying.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Markets near bottom Devina Mehra says stay invested and watch power lead growth into 2026

Markets near bottom Devina Mehra says stay invested and watch power lead growth into 2026

Devina Mehra of First Global says Indian equities are moving through a bottoming zone, urging investors to stay invested rather than exit on earnings disruptions. She expects sector rotation to continue and forecasts 2026 to be better than 2025. Mehra flags power as a key growth theme and argues IT is evolving, not dead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026

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GRSE and Vedanta surge as 8 stocks swing sharply after strong Q4 results

GRSE and Vedanta surge as 8 stocks swing sharply after strong Q4 results

Indian markets ended higher as auto, FMCG, and IT stocks led the move. Strong Q4 earnings powered gains for GRSE, CEAT, and Vedanta, lifting sentiment across sectors. But several names fell, including REC, Cohance Lifesciences, and India Cements, highlighting how results drove a sharp, stock-by-stock reshuffle for Wednesday trade.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
HSBC trims India exposure and pivots to Korea but insists India still has its best days ahead

HSBC trims India exposure and pivots to Korea but insists India still has its best days ahead

HSBC has cut its India equity exposure and increased its focus on South Korea, pointing to Korea’s sharp earnings growth. The bank says India’s earnings recovery is genuine but gradual, and its stance remains long-term bullish. HSBC frames the move as tactical rather than structural, urging investors to stay optimistic and target emerging Indian sectors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
FII exodus deepens in 2026 as April outflows surge toward Rs 43967 crore

FII exodus deepens in 2026 as April outflows surge toward Rs 43967 crore

Foreign institutional investors extended their selloff in 2026, dumping Indian equities worth Rs 17,140 crore last week and pushing April outflows to Rs 43,967 crore. The pressure is being linked to geopolitical worries and weak sector leadership, dragging domestic indices. Traders now watch the next global cues, with the US FOMC and Japan’s rate decision likely to steer the next move.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
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