Foreign Portfolio Investors Turn Net Sellers in Indian Equities in September, Cumulative 2026 Outflows Reach Rs 2.45 Lakh Crore

Foreign Portfolio Investors have turned net sellers in Indian equities in September 2026, withdrawing Rs 20,974 crore after two months of net buying. Cumulative FPI outflows for the year have reached Rs 2.45 lakh crore, exceeding the full-year outflows of 2025. Global factors including US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan rate hikes, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical uncertainty have contributed to the selling. Domestic Institutional Investors have continued net buying, providing partial support to Indian indices.