After a brief pause in October, foreign investors resumed selling, pulling out a net Rs 3,765 crore from Indian equities in November, driven by global risk-off sentiment, volatility in global tech stocks and selective preference for primary markets over secondary markets. This dip in November came right after a net inflow of Rs 14,610 crore in October, an uptick that had broken a three-month streak of withdrawals -- Rs 23,885 crore in September, Rs 34,990 crore in August, and Rs 17,700 crore in July, according to depository data. The flow trend through November was shaped by a combination of global and domestic factors. On the global front, uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve's rate-cut trajectory, a firm US dollar, and weak risk appetite across emerging markets kept foreign investors cautious. Persistent geopolitical tensions and volatile crude prices further reinforced the risk-off tone, said Himanshu Srivastava, Principal, Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research .
Foreign investors take a breather amid trade uncertainties, while IPO activity stays strong with four listings this week
Market participants said that sentiment in the domestic debt market improved due to the US Federal Reserve's policy rate cuts, and growing expectations of a trade deal between the two countries
Foreign investors act as lifeblood of primary markets, steadying flows amid heavy outflows
The tribunal upheld Sebi's disclosure circular requiring FPIs to reveal ownership structures to the ultimate beneficiary level, rejecting appeals by Elara and Vespera Funds
Overseas investors have sold oil & gas stocks worth ₹57,207 crore, IT stocks worth ₹53,352 crore, and auto stocks worth ₹35,292 crore, totalling ₹1.45 trillion or 80 per cent of the net selling
A calm Vix belies market jitters as FPIs sell aggressively; IPO grey market stays hot; traders push back against Sebi's plans to curb weekly derivatives expiries
Most of the activity has been in the small-cap space, with average mainboard deal sizes at around ₹530 crore, even as larger companies have preferred to play the waiting game
Mulls allowing FPI participation in non-cash, non agri commodity derivatives
Rising indices push foreign investors into a controlled landing
FPIs sold Rs 17,262 crore of government securities under FAR in FY26 so far, but Q2 has seen a turnaround with Rs 14,540 crore in inflows as bond yield spreads widened
Economists forecast India's current account deficit (CAD) will exceed 1% in FY26, citing capital outflows, U.S. tariffs, and a widening trade deficit, despite strong services exports and remittances
Foreign portfolio investors pulled out Rs 14,020 crore from domestic equities in the second fortnight of August, with financials and IT sectors facing the brunt, while autos and services saw inflows
Government bond yields eased on short covering and FPI buying ahead of a Rs 32,000 crore auction, with spreads between 10-year and 15-year bonds and SDLs widening further
MSCI index changes triggered FPI selloff worth Rs 6,516 crore as Sona BLW and Thermax were dropped, though inclusions like Swiggy and Waaree partly cushioned the outflows
Overall, FPIs turned net sellers to the tune of ₹20,976 crore over the past two weeks
Sensex and Nifty fell nearly one per cent amid FPI selling, but managed to rise for the second consecutive week, supported by gains in auto and consumer stocks
Many players in the industry have rebalanced their portfolios, shifting towards par products after a period of being ULIP-heavy and relying on non-par products to drive topline and margins
Foreign investors pull out over ₹21,000 crore from key sectors in late July, with IT and financials bearing the brunt of the sell-off
Companies with rising FPI stakes in June 2025 quarter delivered 21.73% returns on average, outpacing mutual funds, LIC, and other investor cohorts