Foreign Portfolio Investors
India not looking at a cut in capital gains tax for FPIs: Official
India will not reduce capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors to address capital outflows—for now. A senior government functionary called the FPI outflows strategic and not linked to India's attractiveness as an investment destination.
3 min read06:00 AM ISTFPIs sell over ₹2 lakh crore in Indian stock market so far in 2026. Are they driving the boom-and-bust cycle?
In 2026, FPIs have aggressively sold over ₹2.19 lakh crore in Indian equities, surpassing 2025 outflows. This has weakened the rupee significantly, with total FPI ownership now at 15%. Domestic investors are absorbing some pressure, but concerns over global capital flight persist.
3 min read18 May 2026Sebi weighs allowing FPIs into bullion derivatives
The regulator may consider a rollover mechanism with market infrastructure institutions that would let foreign investors trade gold and other bullion contracts while obviating compulsory delivery obligations.
3 min read15 May 2026FPI outflows persist in equities; primary market sees continued interest
In 2026, IPO activity is subdued with few listings, while Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested ₹12,339 crore in the primary market. Despite significant outflows from equities, FPIs are attracted to primary issues due to appealing valuations and yield prospects.
3 min read4 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In 2026, foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn ₹1.89 lakh crore from Indian equities due to global uncertainties and a shift towards AI stocks in the US, South Korea, and Taiwan.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 2026Sebi formalizes net settlement for FPIs, mandates rollout by December
Sebi has issued a detailed framework allowing FPIs to net their fund obligations in the cash market
2 min read24 Apr 2026Public shareholding tops 50%, ending over a decade of promoter dominance
A Mint analysis of shareholding data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), covering 3,392 listed companies, shows public ownership—comprising mutual funds, retail investors and foreign portfolio investors—rose to a record 50.01% in Q4FY26, up from 48.94% in the previous quarter.
3 min read23 Apr 2026FPI Exodus: Financial sector sees over ₹19,000 crore outflows in April; IT, FMCG, Auto also hit
FPIs have sold Indian equities worth ₹48,141 crore in early April 2026, with financial services hit hardest. The ongoing West Asian conflict influences global equity markets, creating volatility in FPI flows, while select sectors like power experience slight inflows amidst broader downturns.
3 min read22 Apr 2026Primary markets may start seeing some traction in Q2: BofA Securities' Maheswari
Don’t expect primary markets to re-open with a bang; they will likely creep back up once volatility compresses, says Arbind Maheswari, head of India equities at BofA Securities. When markets are steady and rising, investors start looking for investable ideas at scale, he adds.
3 min read16 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.
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