Domestic Investors Surpass Foreign Ownership in Indian Equities Amid SIP Growth

Over the past decade, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have surpassed foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in ownership of Indian equities, with DIIs holding 24.8% of the Nifty 50 by December 2025 compared to FIIs' 24.3%. This shift is driven largely by retail investors participating through systematic investment plans (SIPs), whose consistent monthly contributions have created a stable investment base. Despite FII volatility, SIP investors have benefited from cost averaging during market corrections, supported by DII activity that helps stabilize markets.