During the fourth quarter, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) notably raised their stakes in several key sectors of the Indian stock market, including major banks like HDFC Bank, IT companies, telecom, and consumer stocks. This increase in DII buying activity took place even as the broader market experienced significant corrections. Among the top stocks witnessing the highest DII buying were Eternal and HDFC Bank, reflecting investor confidence in these sectors. The focused accumulation by DIIs suggests a strategic approach to capitalizing on market volatility and sectoral opportunities during the quarter. DIIs sharply increased stakes in major banks, IT, telecom and consumer stocks in Q4 even as markets witnessed steep corrections.