FIIs in buying mode

Inflow of Rs 349 crore on 13 February 2008

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth net Rs 349 crore on Wednesday, 13 February 2008, compared to their selling of Rs 115.10 crore on Tuesday, 12 February 2008.

FII inflow of Rs 349 crore on 13 February 2008 was a result of gross purchases of Rs 3969.90 crore and gross sales Rs 3620.90 crore. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 341.13 points or 2.05% at 16,949.14 on that day.

FII outflow in February 2008 totaled Rs 279.80 crore (till 13 February 2008). FII outflow in calendar year 2008 totaled Rs 13,315.40 crore (till 13 February 2008).

There are a total of 1,285 FIIs registered with the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi)