Fii Outflows

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

'Further fuel price hikes may intensify FPI selling in Indian markets'

Elevated crude oil prices further worsen India's inflation-growth trade-off by putting pressure on the rupee, widening the current account deficit, & limiting the scope for aggressive monetary easing

Fuel price hike impact: 'Rupee depreciation to trigger more FPI outflows'

If crude prices remain elevated for an extended period, trade and CAD will further widen, impacting the rupee more. The rupee might depreciate to 100, and trigger more FPI outflows.

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.

Rupee hits record low: Analysts flag 96-97 levels as oil, Fed stance weigh

Rupee hit a record low of 95.32 vs dollar on Thursday. Going ahead, analysts see further downside with 96-97 levels in focus as oil surge, FII outflows and hawkish US Fed weigh on outlook

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

Two months of West Asia war: Analysts see smallcap's outperformance continuing

From their February 27, 2026, level, the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rallied 6.5 per cent, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index gained 2.2 per cent. In comparison, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex are still down.

Global funds dump Indian equities at record pace on oil shock, growth fears

In just over three months, they have pulled $18.84 billion from local shares, edging past the full-year record outflow of $18.79 billion seen in 2025, according to Central Depository Services India

Market fall today: Sensex tanks 1200 pts as US-Iran tensions flare up again

BSE Sensex fell 900 pts intraday and Nifty slipped below 23,800 amid US-Iran tensions, oil surge, and FII selling. Here are 6 key reasons that are driving today's stock market decline.

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.

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.

₹4.7 trn eroded! Sensex sinks 961 pts; Nifty at 25,178: Reasons behind fall

The BSE benchmark fell around 659 points to hit a low of 81,589 against the previous close of 82,258.66. Likewise, the NSE Nifty index dropped 228 points to touch a low of 25,268

FIIs pull ₹33,336 cr in Jan 2026, dump defensives, buy metals: PL Capital

Heavy selling in defensive and consumption-related industries like FMCG, healthcare, and consumer services drove the January outflows

Sensex falls 800 pts, Nifty below 26k: Why are stock markets falling today?

The BSE Sensex tumbled 803 points in the intraday to hit a low of 84,909, and the NSE Nifty50 also slipped below the 26,000 mark in the intraday to hit a low of 25,902.95

Rs 6 trillion & counting: DIIs pump record money in Indian stocks in 2025

The strong domestic flow, meanwhile, offset the selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) during CY25, who pulled out $23.3 billion (Rs 2.03 trillion) from the domestic equity markets.

Two big triggers that could stop FIIs from selling India stocks in H2FY26

The near-record selling by foreign investors has come at a time when policymakers have already played their best cards, for now, analysts opine.

Sensex tanks 800 pts, Nifty below 24,650 amid tariff jitters; top reasons

Stock market crash: The Sensex fell 827.27 points, or 1.01 per cent, to an intraday low of 80,332.41, while the Nifty50 dropped 261.4 points, or 1.05 per cent, to 24,629.45 levels.

$90-bn DII inflows, Nifty up 0% in 1-yr; Kotak flags weak fundamentals

Kotak Securities said that $90 billion of DII inflows and a flat market show that flows alone don't drive markets

Will GST reform, S&P Global upgrade bring FIIs back to Indian stock market?

Thus far in calendar year 2025 (CY25), foreign institutional investors have dumped Indian equities worth Rs 1.17 trillion, shows NSDL data