FPIs turn cautious; withdraw ₹20,974 core from equities in September amid global uncertainty
The latest outflow comes after foreign investors returned to Indian equities in July and August, when they invested ₹20,200 crore and ₹29,630 crore, respectively, according to data from CDSL
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have recently withdrawn ₹20,974 crore from Indian equities in September due to global uncertainties, higher US interest rates, rising crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee. This follows their investments of ₹20,200 crore and ₹29,630 crore in July and August, respectively. Overall, FPIs have now pulled out a total of ₹2.45 lakh crore from Indian equities in 2026, surpassing the ₹1.66 lakh crore outflow seen in the entire previous year.
The trend of FPI investment through the primary market continues to persist. Noted factors contributing to the latest selling include higher US interest rates and yields, elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, and the weakening Indian rupee.
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