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.
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew rs 27,000 crore from indian equities in may. Cumulative outflows for the year reached rs 2.2 lakh crore by mid-may 2026. The figures reflect continued selling pressure on emerging market assets.
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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 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.
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Foreign institutional investors have sold Indian shares worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore so far in 2026, marking their third straight month as net sellers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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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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.
Domestic institutional investors raised their holdings in several large-cap Indian companies during the March 2026 quarter. Buying focused on financial, technology, telecom and industrial names even as share prices fell sharply.
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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.