FPIs Remain Net Sellers for Fifth Consecutive Session, Sell Equities Worth Over Rs 1,000 Crore
The foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) on Tuesday stayed net sellers of Indian shares for the fifth straight session. The FPIs sold stocks worth approximately Rs 1,067 crore, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange.
While the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stayed net buyers for the ninth day and bought stakes worth Rs 1,203 crore.
Recent Selling Activity by FPIs
The highest-single day buying was recorded on Sept. 5, when the FPIs sold stake worth Rs 13,054 crore, followed by Feb. 28 when they sold shares worth Rs 11,639.02 crore. The third-highest single-day selling was seen on May 20 when FPIs offloaded stake worth Rs 10,016.10 crore.
During the previous week, FPIs sold stake 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.
Net Selling by FPIs in 2025
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 stake worth Rs 14,590 crore in June.
In 2025 so far, the FPIs have net sold equities worth Rs 1.47 lakh crore. To know more about the impact of FPI on the Indian stock market, read our detailed analysis.
Indian Benchmark Indices Conclude in Negative Territory
Indian benchmark indices concluded the trading session in negative territory, with the NIFTY 50 closing below the critical 25,600 mark amid broad-based selling pressure across the entire market. All sectoral indices registered losses, signalling widespread weakness on the day.
The decline in the NIFTY 50 was principally led by large-cap stocks, including Power Grid Corporation and Coal India. The broader market suffered a similar fate, with both the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices also ending in the red.
Within the Midcap 150 index, the heaviest selling was observed in Solar Industries and Bharat Dynamics, while the Smallcap 250 fall was led by Chemplast Sanmar and Home First Finance Company. For more information on Nifty 50 companies and their performance, visit our website.
What Lies Ahead for Indian Markets?
The continuous selling by FPIs has raised concerns among investors, and the Indian markets are expected to remain volatile in the coming sessions. However, the buying by DIIs has provided some support to the markets. To stay updated with the latest Indian stock market news and analysis, follow our blog.
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