FPIs
FPI count on BSE jumps fivefold as Sensex options sizzle
Amid growing traction of its weekly index options, BSE sees a sharp rise in foreign portfolio investor registrations; now targeting longer-dated contracts to deepen market liquidity, says MD & CEO.
2 min read8 May 2026Global brokerages downgrade Indian stocks: Should retail investors look to raise foreign exposure?
For retail investors, who have remained bullish on the India story despite a dismal performance by the Indian stock market, the need is to eliminate home country bias and opt for global diversification.
4 min read1 May 2026FPI outflows near ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2026; Can global AI stock correction turn the tide?
In 2026, foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹1.89 lakh crore from Indian equities due to global uncertainties and a shift towards AI stocks in the US, South Korea, and Taiwan. This trend reflects a risk-off sentiment rather than weak domestic fundamentals.
3 min read30 Apr 2026FPI shift: Out of IT, into infra in FY26—what’s in store for FY27?
Record outflows in FY26 mask a sharp rotation, with investors exiting IT and defensives while selectively backing capital goods, telecom and metals amid shifting earnings visibility.
3 min read14 Apr 2026FPI derivatives bets to drive markets after US-Iran talks stall
Domestic institutions have absorbed FPI selling in cash, but continued shorting in futures adds downside pressure; Monday’s expiry could amplify moves
3 min read13 Apr 2026Can FPIs return to Dalal Street soon? Nithin Kamath outlines the roadblocks
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath, in a post on X, flagged multiple structural concerns that could be dampening foreign investor interest in India. Kamath, citing feedback from an industry participant, said investor interest in India has “pretty much died out”.
2 min read9 Apr 2026FPI Tracker: At ₹60,000 crore outflow, financials account for over 50% of March exodus
FPIs sold Indian equities worth ₹1,17,775 crore during the month. Financial services bore the brunt of the outflows, with investors pulling out ₹60,655 crore from the sector.
2 min read7 Apr 2026FPIs extend selling streak to 21 trading sessions; pull out ₹1.37 lakh crore amid West Asia conflict
Foreign portfolio investors have extended their selling in April, withdrawing ₹19,837 crore from Indian markets. This trend has resulted in the Nifty 50 index dropping 11.2% in six weeks, with rising oil prices and global tensions affecting investor sentiment and market performance.
3 min read3 Apr 2026Sebi’s FPI netting move raises operational concerns for custodians
The shift from gross to net settlement aims to cut funding costs, but intermediaries warn of tighter timelines, system overhauls and execution risks.
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