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FPIs Withdraw Rs 52100 Crore From Indian Equities In October Amid Global Headwinds
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News18•18-10-2026, 11:15
FPIs Withdraw Rs 52100 Crore From Indian Equities In October Amid Global Headwinds
- •Foreign portfolio investors withdrew Rs 52100 crore from Indian equities in October so far due to global headwinds.
- •The massive outflow follows a net withdrawal of Rs 35861 crore in September, bringing the total 2026 outflow to Rs 312 lakh crore.
- •Key factors driving the sell-off include elevated crude oil prices, higher US bond yields, and a stronger dollar.
- •FPIs continued to sell shares in financial services and oil-related companies while remaining buyers in consumer and healthcare services.
- •Market experts note that investors will closely monitor Brent crude prices, US-Iran developments, and domestic second-quarter earnings.
Key Questions Answered
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities during October.
The outflows are driven by elevated crude oil prices, higher US bond yields, a stronger US dollar, sticky US inflation, and an AI-led rally in North Asian markets.
FPIs have continued selling shares in financial services and oil-related companies, while remaining buyers in consumer services, digital platform companies, entertainment, restaurants, and healthcare services.
