Major trades by DIIs, FIIs, and Anchor investors spotlight stocks like RPOWER, NYKAA, and AVANCE in recent market activity.
Top FII, DII, and Anchor Deals Fuel Market Movements
June 2, 2025 | Mumbai:
India’s stock markets witnessed heightened institutional activity this week as a series of high-volume trades by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), Anchor Investors, and Mutual Funds made waves across NSE and BSE. These deals, ranging from strategic bulk purchases to profit-booking exits, have influenced the price action and sentiment in several stocks.
Let’s take a closer look at the top FII, DII, and Anchor investor moves that stood out:
DII Activity Dominates the Charts
Among all the categories, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) took center stage, executing some of the largest trades this week.
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- ETERNAL witnessed a major buy transaction by BNP Paribas Financial Markets, where over 6.2 crore shares were acquired at ₹238.25 on the NSE. This substantial investment has sparked fresh interest in the stock.
- Power sector stock RPOWER remained a hotspot. HRTI Private Limited bought 3.05 crore shares at ₹57.77, while Aakraya Research LLP bought and simultaneously sold 2.55 crore shares, hinting at a short-term arbitrage or internal reshuffling strategy. HRTI also sold 2.31 crore shares at ₹57.67, indicating partial profit booking.
- In the midcap segment, NYKAA saw BNP Paribas Financial Markets exit 2.48 crore shares at ₹202.81 on NSE. The sell-off likely contributed to the recent price corrections observed in the stock.
- Penny stocks weren’t left out either. On the BSE, IFL attracted significant DII activity with Dhaval Shankarbhai Rabari buying 1.46 crore shares at ₹0.96 and selling 1.33 crore shares at ₹0.99—again pointing to short-term tactical plays.
- In another notable trade, SIPTL had Saket Kumar offload 1.28 crore shares at just ₹0.53, raising eyebrows among retail investors watching microcap trends.
Anchor Investors Show Strategic Interest
Anchor investors, known for their long-term views and typically involved during pre-IPO allotments or strategic placements, also made key moves:
- AVANCE Technologies saw Moonlight Multitrade LLP acquire 1.36 crore shares at ₹0.74 on BSE, while existing investor Vaishali Commosales LLP exited 1.9 crore shares at the same price. This appears to be a structured stake transfer with broader strategic intent.
- IFL gained support from Moolchand Kiran Kumar Jain, who bought 50 lakh shares at ₹0.91.
- In more premium listings, Ajay Krishnakant Parikh picked up 5 lakh shares of BIRDYS at ₹114.75 on NSE.
- Vinod Kumar entered AKIKO Global Services Ltd. with a buy of 64,000 shares at ₹80.08—another show of confidence in niche smallcap counters.
Mutual Funds Quietly Accumulate Select Counters
Two significant mutual fund entries were observed:
- Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund purchased 15 lakh shares of Indigo Paints (INDIGOPNTS) at ₹1,046.45, suggesting positive sentiment toward consumption and building material sectors.
- UTI Mutual Fund added 3.66 lakh shares of Orchid Pharma at ₹615.37, reinforcing confidence in India’s pharmaceutical innovation space.
Market Impact and Investor Sentiment
The scale and pattern of these trades reflect a broader realignment within portfolios as institutional investors position themselves for the second half of the calendar year. The DII buying in ETERNAL and RPOWER, combined with Anchor entries in IFL and AVANCE, indicate interest in both blue chips and high-beta smallcaps.
Meanwhile, BNP Paribas’s sell action in NYKAA and strategic exits in penny stocks show a mixed outlook—profit booking on past rallies and reshuffling for fresh opportunities.
Investors and traders alike are closely watching these signals to align with institutional trends, especially as Q1 FY25 earnings start rolling in.
Key Takeaways
- ETERNAL and RPOWER were the most actively traded DII picks.
- AVANCE and IFL saw key anchor investor rotations.
- Mutual funds backed INDIGOPNTS and ORCHPHARMA, suggesting bullishness in specialty segments.
- Strategic sell-offs by large investors like BNP Paribas in NYKAA could lead to temporary volatility.
With institutions actively positioning ahead of earnings season and macro shifts, retail investors may find value in following these large-ticket moves, especially in sectors witnessing repeated institutional backing.
