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FPIs invest Rs 23,544 crore in Indian equities in August
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities in August, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far in the month, according to data from CDSL. This follows an inflow of…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities in August, infusing Rs 23,544 crore so far in the month, according to data from CDSL. This follows an inflow of Rs 20,200 crore in July, marking a sharp reversal after four consecutive months of heavy selling. FPIs had pulled out Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March, Rs 60,847 crore in April, Rs 32,963 crore in May and Rs 49,340 crore in June.
Business Today, citing a report, says the turnaround was visible from July, when FII flows returned to positive territory after outflows peaked in March at about $10.4 billion. The report notes that resilient domestic mutual fund participation has helped absorb the foreign selling, and that India-dedicated flows as a percentage of free-float market capitalisation are near lows last seen during the Covid collapse in December 2020, suggesting a contrarian setup.
The Hindu Business Line adds that the buying is driven by earnings growth revival from Q1 results, rupee stability, and withdrawal from the 'chip trade', according to Geojit's V K Vijayakumar. FPIs are selectively buying mid-caps despite high valuations. They have also invested Rs 852 crore in debt through the fully accessible route this month, while pulling out Rs 995 crore through the general route.
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Both sources report the same core fact of an FPI turnaround, but their framing differs. Business Today leads with the narrative that the worst of foreign selling may be over, emphasising a 'contrarian setup' and historically weak positioning as signs of recovery. The Hindu Business Line leads with the actual August inflow number, the precise sectoral drivers, and a quote from a strategist. Business Today omits the Rs 23,544 crore figure, focusing instead on a broader report about sentiment. The Hindu Business Line gives the most complete factual picture: the inflow figure, the breakdown of debt flows, and the market context. A careful reader should take away that FPIs are indeed returning, but the net selling for 2026 still stands at around Rs 2.3 lakh crore, so the trend is early and selective.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): businesstoday.in (neutral report), thehindubusinessline.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
