Mumbai, May 10 (IANS). Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have remained net sellers in the Indian stock market and have sold Rs 14,232 crore since the beginning of this month (till May 8). Due to global instability and rise in crude oil prices, this trend may continue in the future also. This information was given by experts.
The total FPI sales figure through exchanges so far in 2026 has reached Rs 2,18,540 crore. However, the trend of FPI buying/investment through primary markets continues, with total investment so far this year at Rs 12,340 crore.
“Even though FPIs are net sellers, they are investing in certain sectors like energy, construction and capital goods. Another important trend is that FPIs are preferring mid-cap and selectively small-cap stocks which have high growth potential and are performing well,” said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd.
Currency devaluation and concerns about income growth in India have been the main factors in the selling by foreign investors (FPIs) this year.
“The impressive earnings growth expected this year in markets like South Korea and Taiwan due to the AI boom has attracted massive FPI inflows,” he said.
Foreign investors started the week on a positive note following the results of the state assembly elections. The strong performance of the ruling party at the Center created a positive atmosphere. However, they remained net sellers in the remaining four sessions of the week due to increased geopolitical tensions and volatility in crude oil prices.
Pabitro Mukherjee, Associate Vice President-Research, Bajaj Broking, said, “Due to geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and a weak rupee, FIIs have been net sellers in the last few months and foreign investors are likely to remain net sellers for the rest of this year.
Nifty traded in a tight range with high volatility last week and closed 0.7 per cent higher for the second consecutive week.
–IANS
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