Page 2 - Latest Updates on FPI
Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 1.37 trillion from equities in FY26, while debt saw modest inflows supported by attractive yields and expectations of global index inclusion
 "Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26")
Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms
Standard Chartered Bank settles a Sebi case for Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged lapses in reporting beneficial ownership changes and compliance with FPI regulations
 "Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms")
FPI holdings in FAR G-Secs fall ₹4,634 cr as West Asia war rattles markets
The selling pressure has emerged as global markets reacted sharply to escalating tensions in the West Asia, which have triggered a spike in crude oil prices
 "FPI holdings in FAR G-Secs fall ₹4,634 cr as West Asia war rattles markets")
FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February
FPIs sold nearly ₹17,000 crore worth of IT stocks in February despite strong overall equity inflows, as fears of AI-led disruption drove the sector to its steepest monthly fall since 2008
 "FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February")
FPI flows in Feb highest in 17 months; MFs turn net sellers after 3 years
Foreign portfolio investors have turned strong buyers in Indian equities, even as mutual funds recorded their first net monthly outflow since 2023, marking a rare divergence in market behaviour
 "FPI flows in Feb highest in 17 months; MFs turn net sellers after 3 years")
US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data
Share across debt, equity rose from 39.7% a year ago to 41% in Jan 2026
 "US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data")
Kotak Mahindra Bank issues India's first fully digital FPI licence
The move follows Securities and Exchange Board of India operationalising a unified digital workflow in January 2026
 "Kotak Mahindra Bank issues India's first fully digital FPI licence")
RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs
The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5-trillion investment cap under the voluntary retention route for FPIs to deepen bond markets, enhance capital flow stability and encourage long-term foreign participation
 "RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs")
Markets end lower ahead of Union Budget amid metal stock sell-off
Benchmark indices fell on Friday as metal stocks slumped sharply, while investors stayed cautious ahead of the Union Budget and amid sustained foreign fund outflows
 "Markets end lower ahead of Union Budget amid metal stock sell-off")
RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low
RBI intervention via dollar sales prevented the rupee from breaching the 92 mark, even as it closed at a fresh low amid FPI outflows and dollar strength
 "RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low")
Tracking changes: FPI holdings in midcaps at multi-year high, shows data
FPIs raised exposure to midcaps to a multi-year high in December quarter even as overall equity flows turned volatile and largecap holdings eased
 "Tracking changes: FPI holdings in midcaps at multi-year high, shows data")
Volatility woes: Market breadth weakest in 11 months amid FPI selloff
In January, the ADR slipped to its lowest level in nearly a year. According to BSE data, the ratio stood at 0.78 as of January 23, the weakest reading since February 2025
 "Volatility woes: Market breadth weakest in 11 months amid FPI selloff")
FPI outflows top $3 bn in January amid tepid earnings, global uncertainty
Tepid earnings, global uncertainty push FPI selling to highest since August
Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD
Strong headline numbers, low inflation and a modest current account deficit have fostered the belief that little needs fixing
 "Why growth isn't saving the rupee despite low inflation, modest CAD")
IT, FMCG sectors bore the brunt of FPI outflows in tumultuous 2025
Foreign investors favoured telecom and oil stocks amid broad equity selloffs
 "IT, FMCG sectors bore the brunt of FPI outflows in tumultuous 2025")
Rupee breaches 90/$, down 5% this year; may continue downward 'crawl'
Uncertainty over US trade deal, FPI outflows, limited RBI intervention pushes rupee drop 5% vs $ in 2025
 "Rupee breaches 90/$, down 5% this year; may continue downward 'crawl'")
Not too 'FAR': India set to enter Bloomberg index on FPI thumbs up
Formal call likely in Jan; inclusion may trigger $25 billion inflows
 "Not too 'FAR': India set to enter Bloomberg index on FPI thumbs up")
FPIs resume selling after a brief pause in Oct, withdraw ₹12,569 cr in Nov
The renewed selling trend, which has continued on every trading day of November so far, has contributed to India's underperformance compared with other major markets this year
FPIs call for margin netting and centralised documentation process
The suggestions came during a panel discussion at the Global Fintech Fest, attended by a Sebi official and leading industry participants
Why are FPIs selling? Zero net inflows persist despite geopolitical risks
Many investors have lost faith in the EM asset class, cut exposure, and India has been a funding source, given its relative outperformance
 "Why are FPIs selling? Zero net inflows persist despite geopolitical risks")