Foreign investors temper selling in Indian equities

Foreign portfolio investors have reduced cash market selling in Indian stocks but continue to show caution through derivatives positions. The moves come amid a modest gain in the Nifty index.

Foreign investors remain cautious about Indian stocks despite some cash market buying. Their derivative bets continue to signal doubt, influenced by a fragile US-Iran peace deal, a weakening rupee, and more appealing opportunities elsewhere in Asia.

The Nifty index recorded a modest gain. However, a high long-short ratio in futures points to a lack of strong bullish sentiment among these investors.

Market observers note that FPIs have tempered their selling activity in the cash segment while maintaining defensive stances in derivatives. Factors such as crude oil prices and broader regional flows are also cited as contributing to the cautious approach.

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BSE trading floor during Sensex and Nifty rally on US-Iran ceasefire relief, with cheering traders amid rising indices and cautious expressions over fragile peace.
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Indian markets rally on US-Iran ceasefire relief but caution persists

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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty posted their strongest single-day gains in years on Wednesday, driven by a US-Iran ceasefire that eased oil prices and inflation fears. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies rose by ₹16.1 lakh crore. However, Asian stocks turned cautious as the ceasefire showed signs of fragility.

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex climbed over 0.9% and 1% respectively on Tuesday, amid short covering in anticipation of US-Iran peace talks following the recent ceasefire. Foreign institutional investor selling also eased, supporting the rebound.

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Foreign portfolio investors pulled out a record Rs 1.18 lakh crore in March, driving the Sensex down 2.22% to 71,947.55 and Nifty 2.14% to 22,331.40 on Monday. The rupee breached 95 intra-day before closing at 94.83 against the dollar. Elevated crude prices above $100 per barrel due to the West Asia conflict added pressure.

Indian stock markets saw a sharp selloff on Friday as Sensex and Nifty fell more than 1 percent. The decline was driven by passive fund flows tied to MSCI index reshuffles.

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Dalal Street saw a notable decline with the Indian rupee hitting a record low for the second consecutive day. Key equity indices posted their largest single-day drop in six weeks.

Foreign portfolio investors have pulled out rs 27,000 crore from indian markets during may. Total outflows for 2026 have now reached rs 2.2 lakh crore. Analysts link the trend to ongoing global uncertainties.

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Traders have shifted to bullish positions on Indian banks following measures by the Reserve Bank of India to allow foreign currency borrowing. Bank Nifty rose 4.25 percent last week, outperforming the broader Nifty index.

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