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.
Overall foreign investor outflows reached ₹38,443 crore across 19 sectors during the period. Services drew nearly 60 percent of the modest inflows recorded at the time.
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Following initial market shocks from West Asia conflict, Indian equities saw major foreign investor outflows and remain volatile amid rising oil prices. FPIs withdrew $751.4 million on March 2—the largest daily pullout in four months—with markets resuming post-Holi holiday on March 4 under continued pressure.
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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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.
India's banking system liquidity surplus has narrowed to ₹75,483 crore amid advance tax outflows of Rs 2 lakh crore and forex market interventions. Money market rates rose as a result, leading the Reserve Bank of India to conduct a repo operation. Economists estimate the RBI sold over $15 billion to support the rupee.
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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.
Goldman Sachs’ Indian equity portfolio, managed through its global funds, dropped 36% in the fiscal year ending March 2026, shrinking from Rs 11,940 crore to Rs 7,610 crore as of March 27. While about 28 of its roughly 48 stocks declined between 10% and 60%, with five major holdings losing over 50%, one standout performer delivered 107% gains.
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Bajaj Finance shares have fallen 18% so far in March, wiping out more than Rs 1 lakh crore in market value. The decline, which exceeds 20% over the past month, coincides with escalating Iran-US tensions. Factors including rising oil prices, inflation concerns, and Moody’s macroeconomic warnings have pressured financial stocks.