Steel Authority of India Limited

NSE: SAILMetals & MiningLot size: 4700

Steel Authority of India Limited FII & DII Activity

FII Net (₹ Cr)
+871.83Buy 16,834.53Sell 15,962.7
DII Net (₹ Cr)
+643.35Buy 17,240.9Sell 16,597.55
FII F&O Net (contracts)
+643395Index + stock futures

5-Day Flow Trend

DateFII Net (₹ Cr)DII Net (₹ Cr)
2026-10-28+871.83+643.35
2026-10-27−1462.49+2609.57
2026-10-26−1462.49+2609.57
2026-10-23+887.65+3235.36
2026-10-22−3458.70+2891.32
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Today's Institutional Flow

On 28 Oct 2026 the foreign institutional investors (FII) posted a net cash purchase of ₹871.83 Cr in the market, while domestic institutional investors (DII) added ₹643.35 Cr in cash. The aggregate cash inflow therefore totals ₹1,515.18 Cr, indicating a broadly bullish stance across equity holders. Despite strong cash buying, the FII F&O segment shows a heavy net long exposure, suggesting that the foreign side is simultaneously hedging or leveraging through derivatives.

Trend vs 5‑Day Average

The day’s cash inflow for FIIs (+₹871.83 Cr) contrasts sharply with their 5‑day average net outflow of ₹‑894.74 Cr, marking a reversal of roughly ₹1,766.57 Cr from the recent trend. Conversely, DII cash buying (+₹643.35 Cr) aligns with the 5‑day average inflow of ₹2,592.03 Cr, albeit at a lower magnitude, implying a modest pull‑back from the domestic side’s recent aggressiveness.

F&O Positioning Data

FII net positions in futures‑and‑options surged to ₹643,395 Cr, reflecting a pronounced derivative exposure. Their index futures long‑to‑short ratio stands at 1.2, indicating that long contracts exceed short contracts by 20 %.

Metals & Mining Sector Flow

The broader metals and mining sector, of which Steel Authority of India Limited is a core constituent, has experienced a net inflow from FIIs over the past week, while DII activity remains relatively muted, reinforcing the sector’s continued attractiveness to foreign capital.

Market-wide FII/DII data — same for all F&O stocks. Date: 2026-10-28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FII net buying/selling in Steel Authority of India Limited today?
FII (Foreign Institutional Investor) net flow in the Indian cash market today is ₹871.83 Cr (net buying) as of 2026-10-28. This market-wide figure applies to all F&O stocks including Steel Authority of India Limited.
What is DII activity in Steel Authority of India Limited today?
DII (Domestic Institutional Investors — mutual funds, insurance companies) net flow is ₹643.35 Cr (net buying) today. DIIs often act as a counterbalancing force to FII flows — on days when FIIs sell, DIIs typically provide support.
What is FII F&O net for Steel Authority of India Limited today?
FII net F&O position (index + stock futures combined) is +6,43,395 contracts as of the latest participant OI data. A positive number means FIIs are net long in futures; negative means net short.
Were there any block deals in Steel Authority of India Limited?
Block deal data for Steel Authority of India Limited is tracked daily from NSE's block deal window. On days with activity, the deal value in ₹ Crore is shown on this page.
How does FII/DII data affect Steel Authority of India Limited stock price?
FII and DII flows are market-wide data — all F&O stocks including Steel Authority of India Limited are influenced. When FIIs buy heavily (positive net), it typically supports the broader market. When FII F&O net is strongly positive (long futures), it signals institutional conviction in an uptrend. Combined with Steel Authority of India Limited's individual OI buildup type, this provides a directional framework.