Indian promoter ownership in Nifty 500 hit a record low of 48.8% in December 2025, as institutions increased stakes and retail holdings dropped.

Promoter ownership in India's Nifty 500 fell to a record low of 48.8% in December 2025, driven by sustained sales at high valuations amid strong primary market activity, according to a Motilal Oswal report. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) increased their stake to a record 20.6%, rising across 22 of 24 sectors, while foreign investors (FIIs) dipped year-on-year but rose slightly quarter-on-quarter. Retail holdings declined to 12.1%. The shift reflects growing institutional participation and evolving market dynamics.