Market action on April 24, 2025, saw robust foreign inflows in the cash segment, while derivatives data signaled heightened volatility management by institutions. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained aggressive buyers, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) booked profits.

Cash Market Flows (₹ in crores):

• FII Cash Market: +8,250.53
• DII Cash Market: -534.54

FIIs recorded their highest single-day inflow for the month, indicating a strong buy-on-dip sentiment. DIIs, however, were net sellers, possibly locking in gains after the recent market rally.

Derivatives Activity Overview

FII Index Futures:

• Net Position: +955.57 crores
• Top Contributions:
  • NIFTY: +8.36
  • BANKNIFTY: +1,150.88
  • FINNIFTY: -12.53
  • MIDCPNIFTY: -212.21
  • NIFTYNXT50: +21.07

BANKNIFTY continues to be the segment of choice for bullish bets among FIIs, while the broader midcap indices faced some profit booking.

FII Index Options:

• Net Position: -8,925.75 crores
• Notable Movements:
  • NIFTY: -40,962.07
  • BANKNIFTY: +35,284.16
  • Others: Net negative flows across FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY

Despite positive flows in Bank Nifty options, heavy exits in Nifty and other index options suggest ongoing hedging as expiry nears.

FII Stock Futures & Options:

• Stock Futures: +2,972.97 crores
• Stock Options: -64.05 crores

Stock-specific long additions remain healthy, indicating institutional focus on sectoral rotation rather than broad-based index exposure.

Market Indices Snapshot

• NIFTY 50: 24,246.70 (-82.25 / -0.3%)
• SENSEX: 79,801.43 (-315.06 / -0.4%)
• India VIX: 16.25 (+1.8%)

Despite strong FII participation, benchmark indices corrected marginally, reflecting expiry-week volatility and profit booking in large caps.

Conclusion

April 24th data reveals a divergence between strong FII buying in the cash market and bearish positioning in index options. This mixed stance underscores a short-term tactical adjustment rather than a directional shift.

Investors should monitor rollover trends and sectoral flows as April series expiry approaches.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Market data reflects activity as of April 24, 2025, and should not be considered financial advice.

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