Foreign Investors

FPIs extend sell-off in April, pull out ₹19,837 crore in two sessions

Foreign investors continued to exit Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 19,837 crore (USD 2.1 billion) in the first two trading sessions of April, weighed down by the West Asia conflict, rising crude oil prices, and persistent rupee depreciation. This came following a record withdrawal of Rs 1.17 lakh crore (about USD 12.7 billion) from domestic equities in March, making it the worst monthly outflow. Before this, FPIs pumped in Rs 22,615 crore in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. With the latest withdrawals, total Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) outflow has reached Rs 1.5 lakh crore so far in 2026, according to NSDL data. As per the data, FPIs continued to take out money in April, offloading equities worth Rs 19,837 crore in the cash market till April 2. Market participants attributed the sustained selling pressure to global macroeconomic headwinds and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. "Continuation of the war, crude again spiking to above USD 100 level, the ste

Foreigners dump record $12 bn Indian equities amid Iran war, energy crisis

Soaring energy costs have hurt oil-importing Asian peers, but the scale of outflows from India points to already bearish global sentiment

Foreign investors withdraw record ₹1.14 trn in March on West Asia conflict

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 1.14 lakh crore (about USD 12.3 billion) from domestic equities in March, making it the worst monthly outflow, weighed down by escalating tensions in West Asia, a weakening rupee and concerns over the impact of elevated crude oil prices on India's growth. With one trading session still remaining in the month, the outflows could extend further. The previous record for the highest monthly exodus stood at Rs 94,017 crore in October 2024. With the latest withdrawals, total foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) outflow has reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore so far in 2026, according to NSDL data. As per the data, FPIs have remained persistent sellers throughout March, offloading equities worth Rs 1,13,380 crore in the cash market till March 27. The sharp sell-off follows a strong rebound in February, when foreign FPIs pumped in Rs 22,615 crore, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months. Market participants attributed the sustained selling pressure to global ...

Foreign investors flee Indian assets at record pace on oil shock

Foreign investors have sold a net $12.14 billion worth of Indian shares since the war began on February 28, marking the biggest monthly outflow on record

FPI flows into FAR turn negative amid global risks, crude oil surge

Foreign investors turn net sellers of FAR securities in March as global risks, rising oil prices, and higher US yields weaken sentiment, though RBI measures keep bond yields stable

FPIs sell financial services and auto stocks most in first half of March

FPIs dump financial, auto and telecom stocks amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, signalling a shift to risk-off sentiment in Indian markets

Sentiment shift: Global funds pull money from Asia at fastest pace in years

Funds have sold net $11 billion of shares in developing Asia, excluding China, this week

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

India's growth potential not reflected in foreign allocations: Amundi

Foreign investors net sold nearly $23 billion of Indian stocks between January 2025 and 2026, pushing allocations to the country to decadal lows

Recent trade deals are a relief, but high valuations remain a headwind

Trade deals ease risks for Indian equities, but weak demand and stretched valuations raise questions over whether optimism-especially in smallcaps-can turn into a sustained bull run

UAE deal offers timely financial backstop as foreign investors pull out

A short visit by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed has resulted in investment plans linked to GIFT City and infrastructure, offering a confidence boost amid sustained foreign fund outflows

TRCs aren’t a free pass anymore?: What SC’s Tiger Global ruling means for foreign investors

A single certificate was once enough to unlock tax treaty benefits in India. Not anymore. The Supreme Court’s January 2026 ruling in the Tiger Global case has redrawn the rules for foreign investors.

Sebi proposes trade settlement mechanism to cut costs for offshore funds

The proposal comes at a time when foreign outflows from India have accelerated, weighed down by steep U.S. tariffs, ‍muted corporate earnings, and elevated equity valuations

FPIs purchase ₹7,524 crore of debt, highest single day in 7 months

Foreign portfolio investors recorded their highest single-day debt inflow in seven months on January 1, even as they exited FAR securities in December amid rupee weakness

Domestic investors fared better in Sensex dream run as rupee fell

A weak rupee has wiped out nearly half of global investors' gains, leaving foreign funds waiting for a currency rebound to revive returns

BS Samriddhi: 'Uttar Pradesh has a healthy pipeline of foreign investments'

UP's industrial push gains momentum with strong policy incentives, rising land demand, and a major fifth ground-breaking ceremony set to roll out projects worth lakh-crores

Foreign share in AIF fundraising falls as domestic capital picks up pace

Domestic fund raising is growing faster amid increased local interest

Foreign investors' trading, currency movement to drive markets: Analysts

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said. The domestic stock market would be closed on Thursday for Christmas. "This week marks the onset of the year-end festive period and will be holiday-shortened due to the Christmas break, which may keep trading volumes subdued. On the domestic front, markets will track infrastructure output data, along with updates on bank loan growth, deposit growth, and foreign exchange reserves. Currency movement and crude oil prices will also remain important variables. "Globally, performance of major marketsparticularly the USwill be closely monitored for directional cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "While strong domest

India's big bang financial reforms open doors to wave of foreign capital

In the latest step, lawmakers passed a bill this week allowing up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of insurance firms, bolstering an industry long viewed as under-penetrated and capital-starved

Rupee at record low: Can a US trade deal trigger a turnaround?

The Indian rupee has slipped to an all-time low against the US dollar, pressured by foreign investor exits and global trade tensions. A new poll suggests a mild recovery could be ahead