Foreign investors have sold Indian stocks worth over ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2026. This outflow exceeds 2025’s total. A weak rupee, high oil prices, and fewer AI investment chances are driving this trend. This selling is the most in the first four months of any year. South Korea and Taiwan saw more foreign interest due to AI and semiconductor themes.
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