Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities for 27 straight sessions, triggering steep market losses amid geopolitical tensions and weak sentiment. Though a brief buying return emerged, analysts warn sustained flows depend on oil prices, West Asia stability, and relative global valuation attractiveness.
FPIs’ outflow nears Rs 33,000 crore in May on weaker rupee
However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflows
May 31, 2026