FPI Selling in India's Financials Slows in Late May

Global investors cut their holdings in India's financial services sector during the second half of May, though at a slower pace than earlier in the month. They sold shares worth ₹5,181 crore in the period. FPIs stayed net sellers overall despite inflows into other areas.

FPIs reduced their equity positions in financial services companies between mid-May and the end of the month. The sales totalled ₹5,181 crore, down sharply from the first half of May. The metals sector attracted the bulk of new foreign money during the same period. It captured nearly 60 percent of total foreign investment flows. Data from the National Securities Depository showed the continued net outflows from Indian equities as a whole. The shift followed MSCI rebalancing activity earlier in the year.

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Among 68 high-priced stocks trading above Rs 5,000 on the BSE, FY26 has brought more declines than gains amid global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The top six laggards fell 25-40%, while top gainers surged 40-130%. Institutional holdings vary across these stocks.

Foreign investors continued to sell Indian financial stocks in the first half of May, pulling out ₹17,960 crore. The moves reflect worries about tighter banking margins and reduced attractiveness versus other emerging markets.

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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.

Crude oil prices surpassing $100 have erased Rs 20 lakh crore from Indian equity markets this week, amid escalating Iran conflict. The rupee hit a record low as foreign institutional investors continued selling, intensifying the downturn. Experts suggest the panic could present long-term buying opportunities.

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Indian stock markets have staged a cautious rebound following a sharp sell-off in March. The rally, driven by short covering and domestic institutional buying, faces skepticism amid ongoing foreign investor sales. Traders are waiting for clarity on the West Asia conflict before further commitments.

The Indian rupee depreciated by 9.88% against the US dollar in FY26, marking it as Asia's weakest currency amid record foreign investor outflows and surging oil prices. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to stabilize the currency, while domestic funds provided a record cushion against the exits. Equity indices like Nifty and Sensex recorded their worst fiscal performance since FY20.

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Indian equity benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex crashed more than 3% on Thursday, their steepest single-day decline since June 2024, closing at 23,002.15 and 74,207.24 respectively. Escalating West Asia conflicts drove crude above $110 a barrel, stoking inflation fears, while HDFC Bank shares tumbled over 5% following chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.

 

 

 

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