Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) sold Indian equities worth ₹63,450 crore in the first half of June 2026, continuing a selling streak that has pushed total net outflows to over ₹2.79 lakh crore for the calendar year, according to NSDL data reported by livemint.com. The highest monthly outflow this year was in March, when FPIs pulled out nearly ₹1.18 lakh crore.
The Financial Services sector experienced the largest FPI selling during this period, with net outflows of ₹11,263 crore. The Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels sector followed closely with outflows of ₹10,488 crore. The Automobile & Auto Components sector also saw significant selling pressure, with FPIs withdrawing ₹9,044 crore. These figures highlight a broad-based withdrawal across key sectors in the Indian stock market.
This sustained FPI selling reflects ongoing global and domestic factors influencing investor sentiment. The March outflow of ₹1.18 lakh crore remains the largest monthly exit this year, underscoring volatility in foreign investment flows. The sectors most affected—financials, oil and gas, and automobiles—are critical to the Indian economy, indicating that the outflows could impact market dynamics and sectoral performance in the near term.
Data from NSDL as of June 25, 2026, confirms that FPIs have continued to reduce their exposure to Indian equities in 2026, with cumulative net outflows exceeding ₹2.79 lakh crore. This trend is closely monitored by market participants and policymakers given its implications for capital markets and economic stability.