FPIs Stay Sellers For Sixth Session, Sell Equities Worth Over Rs 3,200 Crore
The foreign portfolio investors on Thursday stayed net sellers of Indian shares for the sixth straight session. The FPIs sold stocks worth approximately Rs 3,263 crore, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange.
The DIIs stayed net buyers for the 10th day and bought stakes worth Rs 5,284 crore. This trend of FPIs selling and DIIs buying has been observed in the Indian stock market for some time now, and it will be interesting to see how this affects the market in the long term.
Historical Context of FPIs in Indian Markets
During the previous week, FPIs sold stakes worth Rs 2,103.34 crore, while in the earlier week, FPIs sold shares worth Rs 2,038.03 crore, according to the National Securities Depository Ltd. This data suggests that FPIs have been consistently selling Indian shares over the past few weeks.
FPIs have turned into sellers after one month of buying. In October, FPIs bought stakes worth Rs 14,610 crore, according to NSDL. The FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 23,885 crore in September, Rs 34,993 crore in August and Rs 17,741 crore in July. On the other hand, FPIs bought stakes worth Rs 14,590 crore in June.
In 2025 so far, the FPIs have net sold equities worth Rs 1.47 lakh crore. This significant outflow of foreign funds has raised concerns among Indian investors and traders, and it will be crucial to monitor the FPIs’ activities in the coming days.
Impact on Indian Stock Market Indices
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex declined for a second session as Grasim Industries Ltd. and Hindalco Industries Ltd. shares weighed. The indices closed 0.34% and 0.18% down, respectively at close.
Selling pressure was broad-based, as both the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices also closed in the red. Across the board, all sectoral indices ended lower, barring the Nifty IT index. This resilience in the IT sector helped it snap a four-day losing streak, driven by gains in heavyweights like Wipro and TCS.
What Does This Mean for Indian Investors and Traders?
The consistent selling by FPIs has raised concerns among Indian investors and traders. However, the DIIs have been buying consistently, which has helped to cushion the impact of FPI selling. It will be crucial for Indian investors and traders to keep a close eye on the FPIs’ activities and the overall market trends.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the FPIs’ selling spree has continued for the sixth consecutive session, and it will be interesting to see how this affects the Indian stock market in the long term. The DIIs have been buying consistently, which has helped to cushion the impact of FPI selling. Indian investors and traders must keep a close eye on the FPIs’ activities and the overall market trends to make informed investment decisions.