Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the Indian equity market on January 20, offloading ₹4,336.54 crore worth of shares. On the other hand, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) emerged as strong buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹4,321.96 crore. The net impact was a marginal outflow of ₹14.58 crore, reflecting a balanced trading session between FIIs and DIIs.

On January 20, Indian stock markets recorded a strong rally, driven by gains across multiple sectors. The Sensex surged by 454.11 points or 0.59%, closing at 77,073.44, while the Nifty 50 rose by 141.55 points or 0.61%, ending the day at 23,344.75.

Nifty 50 Top Gainers:

Name LTP (₹) Change (%)
Kotak Mahindra Bank 1,918.0 9.1%
Wipro 300.5 6.6%
Bajaj Finance 7,427.5 3.4%
Bajaj Finserv 1,737.0 3.4%
NTPC 335.0 2.7%
State Bank of India 778.5 1.9%
JSW Steel 922.0 1.5%
Bharat Petroleum 277.6 1.5%
Power Grid Corporation 307.0 1.5%
Adani Enterprises 2,434.1 1.4%

Nifty 50 Top Losers:

Name LTP (₹) Change (%)
SBI Life Insurance 1,497.0 -2.8%
Trent 6,080.0 -2.2%
Shriram Finance 516.1 -2.0%
HDFC Life Insurance 633.6 -1.3%
Adani Ports & Speciality 1,148.5 -1.3%
Tata Consultancy Services 4,080.0 -1.1%
Maruti Suzuki India 12,006.8 -1.1%
Mahindra & Mahindra 2,890.0 -0.9%
Apollo Hospitals 6,767.0 -0.9%
Sun Pharmaceutical 1,773.0 -0.8%

The trading activity on January 20 showcases a tug-of-war between FIIs and DIIs, with significant institutional participation shaping the market movement. While FIIs remained net sellers, the robust buying by DIIs nearly balanced the session.

The strong performance of banking and IT stocks, particularly Kotak Mahindra Bank and Wipro, provided a boost to the market, while select auto and pharma counters faced selling pressure.

Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Always consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.