On January 5, 2026, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs/FIIs) net sold Indian equities worth Rs 36 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers with Rs 1,764 crore. This follows a year where FPIs were net sellers of Rs 2.92 lakh crore, and DIIs were net buyers of Rs 7.85 lakh crore. The benchmark indices experienced profit booking, with the Nifty and Sensex closing lower. Market analysts suggest a positive short-term outlook, with key support and resistance levels identified.