DIIs have placed big bets on these three stocks. Should you, too?

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) are major players in India's stock market. These entities, such as mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and banks, manage funds on behalf of individual investors and institutions.

Their activities can help one gauge the direction of the market. If one understands their investment flow, one can gain many insights about potential opportunities and market movements. Unlike short-term traders, DIIs often hold investments for longer periods, providing stability to markets and possibly better results to investors.

Their resources allow for extensive research and analysis of investment opportunities. The BSE Sensex has been on an upward ride for quite some time. The growth has not been anything less than historical.

In October 2020, the Sensex was around 40,000. And in September 2024, it breached the 85,000 mark when it hit 85,978, an all-time high. No wonder money has been flowing into stocks.

For instance, let’s just focus on the last year and a half. If you look at DIIs' fund flow data, the buying spree is very evident. At times like these, it makes a lot of sense to know where these DIIs are investing their money.

After all, it may throw up a great coattailing opportunity! Here are three stocks that have turned out to be DIIs' favourites based on their holdings (as of September 2024). PVR Inox Ltd (PVR) is India’s largest and most premium film exhibition company. The leader of the multiplex revolution in India continues to lead with a persistent focus on innovation and operational excellence to democratise the big-screen movie experience.