FPIs pump in ₹12,290 crore in first week of August, equities lead the charge
Foreign fund inflows into equities touched ₹9,323.38 crore on August 5
In the first week of August 2026, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) injected a total of ₹12,290.68 crore into India's markets across equity, debt, hybrid and mutual fund segments, according to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL). The equity segment emerged as the primary beneficiary, with net inflows of ₹12,921.14 crore, signifying that the buying trend observed in July persisted into August.
August 5 witnessed the most substantial single-day inflow, with equities alone attracting ₹9,323.38 crore. However, the fervor gradually subsided, with equity net inflows dwindling to ₹349 crore on August 6 and ₹466.29 crore on August 7. Meanwhile, the debt segment experienced mixed fortunes, with net inflows of ₹621.69 crore under the Debt-General Limit route, offset by outflows of ₹354.20 crore in Debt-VRR and ₹377 crore in Debt-FAR.
Hybrid instruments saw a net outflow of ₹570.74 crore, while mutual fund routes contributed marginally with a net inflow of ₹49.79 crore. Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) were inactive during the week. Market experts attributed the FPIs' decision to invest in India to a broader shift in investor sentiment, bolstered by de-escalation of geopolitical tensions, positive Q1 earnings, robust auto sales, and a balanced Reserve Bank of India monetary policy.
However, they cautioned that elevated US bond yields could potentially draw funds away from India, thereby curbing the buying momentum.
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