As of October 10, 2024, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have significantly increased their open positions in the Bank Nifty, with an increase of over 200% since the beginning of the month. This surge has contributed to an overall long-short ratio in index futures that is now at its lowest level since June. Despite this, the inflow of retail funds into India's equity mutual funds remains robust, with inflows recorded for 43 consecutive months. The contribution from systematic investment plans (SIPs) has reached a record high, and recurring investments in Indian mutual funds hit an all-time high of $2.9 billion last month. On October 11, FIIs reported a net sell of ₹4,162.66 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) recorded a net buy of ₹3,730.87 crore in equities, indicating a continued trend of divergence between foreign and domestic investment activities.