Mutual funds made purchases in equities on Tuesday, 15 September 2009, after pressing heavy sales in the preceding four trading sessions. They bought equities worth a net Rs 98.10 crore on 15 September 2009.
The net inflow of Rs 98.10 crore on 15 September 2009 was a result of gross purchases Rs 822.60 crore and gross sales Rs 724.50 crore. The market surged that day on reports of higher advance tax payment by some top Indian firms. A survey showing an improvement in business confidence of Indian Inc also boosted sentiments. The BSE 30-share Sensex rose 240.26 points or 1.48% to 16,454.45, its highest closing since 28 May 2008
Mutual funds offloaded stocks worth a net Rs 11213.70 crore in four trading sessions from 9 September 2009 to 14 September 2009. The net sales totaled Rs 853.60 crore in the month of September 2009 (till 15 September 2009). Mutual funds had bought shares worth a net Rs 570.30 crore in August 2009.