Global funds are exiting Indian equities at a record pace, driven by an energy shock from the US-Iran war and a lack of compelling AI-linked investment narratives. This sustained selling has pressured local shares, with over $600 billion wiped off their value from last year’s peak, despite strong domestic inflows.
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