Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers in India for the third consecutive week, purchasing Rs 1,228.24 crore, while domestic institutions bought Rs 7,768 crore. The Nifty fell 0.8 per cent as elevated crude prices weighed on sentiment.
Foreign institutional investors turned net sellers again, offloading Rs 2,080 crore during the week, while domestic institutional investors bought Rs 11,100 crore. Benchmark indices extended gains for a third straight week amid easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices.