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Top 10@10 | Nifty falls for fifth day, DIIs counter FII selling, and India Inc ends earnings season on a high
LinkedIn 42 min ago·17 Aug 2026, 4:30 pm
The Indian stock market ended the trading session with a slight decline, marking the fifth consecutive day of losses for the Nifty 50 index. This downward trend was primarily driven by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) who continued to sell shares, pulling money out of the domestic market. However, the selling pressure was largely offset by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), who stepped in as buyers to support the benchmark indices.
The broader market sentiment was positive as India Inc. concluded its quarterly earnings season on a strong note. Companies across various sectors reported better-than-expected financial results, which helped stabilize investor confidence despite the ongoing volatility. This combination of resilient corporate earnings and steady domestic buying suggests that the market may find support in the near term.
Investors should keep a close watch on the trend in FII flows and the upcoming economic data releases. While the earnings season has provided a positive backdrop, sustained buying by DIIs will be crucial to reverse the current downtrend. Monitoring these factors will help gauge the market's direction in the coming sessions.
Excerpt from LinkedIn
Top 10@10 — CNBC-TV18’s daily newsletter featuring the top 10 stories on markets, corporate updates, economic insights, and financial highlights — delivered at 10 pm Markets wobble as IT stocks take the hit Indian equities started the week on a cautious note, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping as IT stocks weighed on…Read the original at LinkedIn
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