Foreign institutional investors sold domestic equities worth Rs 1,13,810 crore in March 2026, continuing their selling amid the Iran-Israel war. Year-to-date outflows for the year have reached Rs 1,27,157 crore.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their divestment from Indian equities in March 2026, offloading shares valued at Rs 1,13,810 crore, according to data reported by The Economic Times. This figure, roughly Rs 1.14 lakh crore, marks an extension of selling trends observed earlier in the year, influenced by the ongoing Iran-Israel war. As of late March, cumulative outflows for 2026 stood at Rs 1,27,157 crore. The sales reflect broader pressures on Indian markets from geopolitical tensions, though domestic institutional investors have partially offset the impact in recent sessions. Market participants noted that FIIs, also referred to as FPIs in some contexts, have been net sellers amid global uncertainties. No specific sectors or stocks were highlighted in the immediate data release, but the trend underscores volatility in emerging markets like India.