Foreign investors withdrew ₹22,420 crore from Indian markets in early January 2026. The FMCG sector saw the largest sell-off, losing shares worth ₹6,128 crore. Financial services and IT also experienced outflows. Investors are reportedly sensitive to high valuations in FMCG. Metals and mining was the only sector to see significant foreign buying.
Rupee strengthens to 95.59 amid drop in oil prices & RBI dollar sales
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee appreciated to 95.59, benefiting from a decrease in oil prices. The central bank’s dollar sales helped mitigate pressure on the