GENERAL6 Sept 2026
FPIs resume selling, pull out ₹7,443 cr from equities in first week of Sep
Foreign portfolio investors turned net sellers in the first week of September, withdrawing ₹7,443 crore from Indian shares. That follows big buying in July and August. Higher crude oil prices, stronger US bond yields and a firm dollar dampened their risk appetite. So far in 2026, total FPI outflows from equities hit ₹2.32 lakh crore, exceeding last year's ₹1.66 lakh crore. Debt market also saw small withdrawals.
Key Statutory Highlights
- FPIs pulled out ₹7,443 crore from Indian equities in the first week of September.
- This came after investments of ₹30,919 crore in August and ₹20,200 crore in July.
- Total FPI outflow from Indian equities in 2026 has reached ₹2.32 lakh crore, surpassing ₹1.66 lakh crore withdrawn in 2025.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you invest in equities, keep an eye on global cues like US bond yields and crude oil prices. Avoid panic moves and review your portfolio with your financial advisor before making changes.
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