Investors who wager shares in a company will fall were increasing bets on First Republic’s stock when it was already taking a beating, making it difficult for the bank to recover its value.
FIIs cut stake in 10 smallcap stocks for 3 consecutive quarters; shares fall up to 70% in CY26
FIIs reduced stakes in 235 BSE smallcap companies for three consecutive quarters. Nine stocks suffered 50–70% declines in CY26, highlighting sustained foreign investor selling and