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FPIs sell ₹5,040 crore worth of equities, highest since June 8

Friday's selling wiped out most of the net FPI inflows recorded in August, reducing net buying to ₹454 crore; DIIs purchased equities worth ₹5,184 crore

FPIs pump in over Rs 27k cr in Aug; highest monthly flow since Sept 2024

Despite being net buyers for the past two months, FPIs are still net sellers in Indian equities thus far in 2026 with their net sales totalling Rs 2.27 trillion ($24.31 billion) in CY26, data shows.

Sebi rejects settlement applications by 13 foreign funds in Adani probe

Some of the funds were unwilling to provide information the regulator considered necessary to settle the case, while others resisted demands to disgorge money sought by Sebi

FPIs add ₹23,544 cr to Indian equities in Aug on earnings, rupee stability

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have accelerated buying in Indian equities this month, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far in August as improving quarterly earnings, a stable rupee and better market prospects lift sentiment. The inflow comes after FPIs invested Rs 20,200 crore in July, marking a sharp turnaround from four consecutive months of heavy selling and signalling renewed confidence in Indian equities. FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. Prior to this selling streak, they had invested Rs 22,615 crore in February, according to CDSL data. Despite the recent buying, foreign investors have remained net sellers in Indian equities in 2026, withdrawing around Rs 2.3 lakh crore so far -- exceeding the Rs 1.66 lakh crore outflow registered during the entire 2025. "The factors that are driving the FPIs back to the Indian market are: earnings growth revival as reflected in Q1 results, FP

Active derivatives traders fall 18% in FY26 to 8.75 million: Sebi study

Individual traders' aggregate net losses declined 18 per cent to Rs 91,685 crore, but the average net loss per trader rose 2.4 per cent to Rs 1.17 lakh in FY26

FII ownership falls to 17-year low as domestic investors strengthen grip

FPI ownership in NSE-listed companies fell to 15.1 per cent, while domestic mutual funds raised their stake for the 12th straight quarter to a record 11.6 per cent

ITC share price slips 2%, hits 52-week low; what's making Street nervous?

Retail individual shareholders increased their holdings in ITC for the sixth straight quarter to 13.94% as of June 2026, data shows.

Sebi proposes manager-led accreditation, wider eligibility for investors

Sebi has proposed allowing investment managers to determine accredited status during onboarding and adding securities market assets as an eligibility criterion for investors

HDFC Bank stock hits 2-year low, tanks 12% in one month

HDFC Bank stock: Thus far in the calendar year 2026, HDFC Bank underperformed the market by falling 27 per cent, compared to a 8.2 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

FPIs continue buying spree, pour ₹12,921 crore in first week of August

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) maintained their buying spree in Indian equities, investing Rs 12,921 crore in the first week of August, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions, expectations of US rate cuts, lower crude oil prices and a stable rupee. The inflow follows a Rs 20,200-crore investment in July, marking a sharp turnaround after four consecutive months of heavy selling. FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. Prior to this selling streak, they had invested Rs 22,615 crore in February, according to CDSL data. Despite the recent buying, foreign investors have remained net sellers in Indian equities in 2026, withdrawing Rs 2.41 lakh crore so far, already exceeding the Rs 1.66 lakh crore outflow recorded during the entire 2025. Market experts said the recent inflows reflect improving investor sentiment, supported by expectations of US rate cuts, softer crude prices and a ..

FPIs bet on consumer durables, health care in second half of July

Foreign investors bought Indian equities worth Rs 20,202 crore in July, turning net buyers after four months of selling, with domestic consumption showing signs of recovery

FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July

After four straight months of selling, foreign investors turned net buyers of Indian equities in July, pumping in Rs 20,200 crore, aided by attractive valuations, improving corporate earnings and easing global headwinds. The latest inflow marks a sharp reversal from the preceding months, when Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March, according to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL). Prior to the four-month selling spree, FPIs had invested Rs 22,615 crore in Indian equities in February. Despite the turnaround in July, foreign investors have pulled out a net Rs 2.54 lakh crore from Indian equities so far in 2026, way more than the Rs 1.66 lakh crore withdrawn during the whole of 2025. Market experts attributed the renewed foreign investor interest to relatively stable domestic markets, reasonable large-cap valuations, improving earnings ...

AI unwinding real? Analysts decode Indian market impact, sectoral winners

The correction in chip stocks and concerns surrounding the AI trade have the potential to revive FPIs ' enthusiasm for Indian stocks.

Best of BS Opinion: India's foreign exchange strategy needs stable capital

From forex inflows and examination reform to FPI policy, rupee depreciation and behavioural science, today's Best of BS Opinion examines India's key policy choices

MTAR Technologies hits 3rd straight 5% lower limit; down 34% from June high

In the recently concluded June 2026 quarter, domestic mutual funds reduced their stake in MTAR Technologies to 20.36 per cent from 23.49 per cent at the end of March 2026 quarter.

Crude oil tops $87: Will it derail the big FPI comeback on D-Street?

FPIs emerged as net buyers of Indian equities in July, for the second month this year. But higher for longer crude oil prices could dent sentiment.

Adani Group stocks up in weak market; Adani Power, Green Energy soar 6%

According to the June 2026 shareholding pattern, domestic mutual funds have increased their stake in four Adani Group stocks.

India reclaims 5th spot in global mcap rankings, overtakes Taiwan, S Korea

India's market capitalisation has climbed to $5.04 trillion, overtaking Taiwan and South Korea, helped by easing crude oil prices and renewed foreign portfolio investor inflows

G-sec tax break announcement yet to make an impression on foreign investors

FPIs pull out nearly ₹13,000 crore in June and the rupee continues to be under pressure

FPIs pull out ₹62,800 crore from Indian equities in first fortnight of June

Foreign investors remained sellers in Indian equities, dumping more than Rs 62,853 crore of shares in the first fortnight of June amid heightened geopolitical tensions, concerns over global economic growth and persistent weakness in the rupee. With the latest outflows, total withdrawals by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from Indian equities have surged to Rs 2.87 lakh crore so far in 2026, surpassing the Rs 1.66 lakh crore pulled out during the entire calendar year 2025, according to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL). Pabitro Mukherjee, Deputy Vice President-Research at Bajaj Broking, said FPI flows in the coming week will depend on developments in the US-Iran peace talks, the US Federal Open Market Committee's policy decision, the Bank of Japan's rate decision and commentary from major central banks. According to NSDL data, FPIs have remained net sellers in every month of 2026 except February. They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January before turning net ...