Asian Paints Limited FII & DII Activity
5-Day Flow Trend
| Date | FII Net (₹ Cr) | DII Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | -1,059.93 | +2,966.89 |
| 2026-04-20 | +683.2 | -4,721.48 |
| 2026-04-18 | +683.2 | -4,721.48 |
Today's Institutional Flow
Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) sold ₹1059.93 Cr in cash today, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) countered with strong buying of ₹2966.89 Cr. The divergence highlights FIIs exiting under global risk-off sentiment, whereas DIIs step in with aggressive accumulation. Overall market sentiment remains net positive due to dominant domestic appetite.
Trend vs 5-Day Average
Today’s FII outflow deviates from their 5-day average inflow of ₹683.2 Cr, signaling a sharp reversal in foreign appetite. Conversely, DII buying contrasts heavily with their 5-day average outflow of ₹4721.48 Cr, indicating a decisive shift in domestic institutional stance.
F&O Positioning Signal
FII F&O activity in Asian Paints was flat at ₹0 Cr, showing no directional hedging or speculation. However, the Index Futures Long/Short ratio of 1.2 suggests FIIs maintain an overall bullish market bias despite sector-specific selling.
Implication for Finance
Strong DII inflows amid FII profit-taking may support defensive positioning in consumer staples, potentially lifting related stocks in the sector tomorrow.
Market-wide FII/DII data — same for all F&O stocks. Date: 2026-04-21