FPIs Withdraw ₹13,138 Crore From Equities in September so Far Amid Global Uncertainty
Foreign investors have pulled out ₹2.37 lakh crore from Indian equities so far in 2026 as higher oil prices and US yields dampened risk appetite.
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Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 13,138 crore from Indian equities in the first half of September, driven by heightened global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, firm US bond yields, and a strong dollar, impacting risk appetite.
FPIs withdraw ₹13,138 crore from equities in September so far amid global uncertainty
The latest outflow comes after Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in July and August, infusing ₹20,200 crore and ₹29,630 crore, respectively, according to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL)
FPIs withdraw ₹13,138 crore from equities in Sep so far amid global uncertainty
Foreign investors pulled out ₹13,138 crore from Indian equities in the first half of September, as heightened global uncertainty pushed crude oil prices higher, while rising US bond yields and a firm dollar weighed on risk appetite.
FPIs withdraw Rs 13,138 crore from equities in September so far amid global uncertainty
During the first week of September, a massive outflow of Rs 13,138 crore from Indian equities occurred, marking a stark reversal after foreign investors had previously engaged in net buying during July and August. The pullback can be attributed to global uncertainties, climbing crude oil costs, and rising US bond yields.
With the latest selloff in September, total FPI outflows from the Indian stock market have risen to Rs 2.37 lakh crore so far in 2026.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹14,474 crore from the equity market so far this month (September 1-12). Previously, positive inflows were recorded in July and August. FPI investment in the primary market (IPOs) has remained positive at ₹1,336 crore so far, bringing total FPI investment in the primary market this year to ₹47,183 crore. Meanwhile, the Indian equity market remained under significant pressure throughout the week, …
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