Fii Flows

​Ample room for FII flows to return to India, says Goldman Sachs

While renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia are likely to keep markets choppy, the Nifty 50 could rise to 26,500 by June 2027, around 10 per cent upside from current levels, Goldman Sachs said.

Nifty Midcap, Smallcap indices hit 52-week highs; what's driving the rally?

Zensar Technologies, CDSL, Bandhan Bank and MRPL from the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rallied between 5% and 12% in Friday's intra-day trade.

After $60 bn exodus, FIIs show early signs of returning to Indian equities

DII inflows touched a record $ 162 billion during Oct'24-Jun'26, while FII flows turned net positive at $1.3 billion in the second half of June, indicating improving sentiment."

Higher FY27 inflation target signals rate hikes to come later: Vijayakumar

The June monetary policy is a bold statement that addresses the present macro concerns even while striving to keep the resilient growth of the economy intact, says VK Vijayakumar

'Tax exemption on G-Secs may succeed where RBI liquidity cannot'

The government has promulgated an ordinance that, with effect from April 1, 2026, foreign institutional investors will be exempted from tax on both the interest and the capital gains

'Sell in May' returns? Why markets fell in May 2026 and what lies ahead

Indian stock markets fell in May 2026 amid rising crude oil prices, FII selling, US-Iran tensions and weak rupee concerns. Analysts explain what triggered the decline and what investors should do now

FPIs cut stakes in HDFC Bank, Reliance since 2022; bet on Paytm, Eternal

FPIs have reduced shareholding in large-cap stocks like HDFC Bank, Reliance and Infosys since 2022 while increasing exposure to Paytm, Eternal, Polycab and healthcare stocks, ICICI Securities said

Risk-reward less attractive for Indian stocks vs Asian peers: Goldman Sachs

While the bulk of foreign selling is likely over after the outflows over the recent months, Goldman Sachs does not see foreign investors returning to Indian shores in a hurry, even if oil prices dip.

Cutting Sensex, Nifty targets now is premature: Harendra Kumar, Elara Capital

Data has shown that on falling market days, retail investors were net buyers, and on rising days, they were net sellers. So, the idea that they are always disadvantaged is a misnomer, Kumar said.

Foreign outflows rise to $20 bn from Indian shares in 2026, top 2025 peak

India, which imports 90 per cent of its energy needs and relies heavily on supplies from West Asia, is among the most vulnerable to the energy shock

Sensex tanks 1,500 pts, Nifty cracks 2%: Key reasons for market fall today

Indian stock markets crashed on April 2, 2026, with the Sensex falling over 1,500 points and Nifty dropping 2 per cent after US President Donald Trump's warning of intensified attacks on Iran

Indian stock markets only loser among EMs in FY26: What lies ahead?

Going ahead, analysts believe the probability of another year of relative underperformance remains high, unless earnings improve meaningfully, crude stabilises, and foreign flows return

Sensex set to post negative return after 6 fiscal years; midcaps outperform

Earlier in FY20, the benchmark Sensex tanked 23.8 per cent due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the Nifty 50 crashed 26.03 per cent.

Foreign investors rethink India bet: BNP Paribas flags 4 risks for markets

FIIs have turned cautious on Indian equities, selling ₹1.07 trillion amid Iran war risks. BNP Paribas flags oil, inflation, CAD and earnings concerns.

From crude to currency: Key triggers that could influence markets in FY27

Foreign outflows, the West Asia conflict, rupee depreciation, uncertainty around US tariffs, and elevated valuations were among the key factors that influenced investor sentiment

Will FII selling persist in FY27? Analysts see modest flows returning in H2

Analysts expect FIIs to stay cautious on Indian equities in H1FY27 as global risks weigh. They, however, see flows returning in H2FY27. Strong DII inflows could also support Indian markets.

FII's India allocation unlikely to change in the near term: Rajat Rajgarhia

For FII's, the favored markets over last two years have been countries that were beneficiaries of new age tech and artificial intelligence (AI), he said.

'Investors should remain selective, deploy funds in a staggered manner'

Utsav Verma of Choice Institutional Equities said that long-term investors should deploy funds in a staggered manner in sectors with stronger earnings visibility

Risk-reward ratio favorable for long-term investors: Rahul Singh, Tata AMC

Strategy for 2026, he said, is shifting toward sectors with a probable growth visibility such as Banking, Consumer, Resources and Manufacturing.

Institutional investors tilt to financials; capex sectors in focus: Antique

In January 2026, mutual funds increased their exposure to domestic sectors such as services, cement, real estate, consumer services, financial services, and power & utilities