FPIs invest Rs 16,621 crore in Indian equities in August

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pumped Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in the first half of August, continuing a buying spree that began in July, when they invested Rs 20,200 crore. The inflows mark a sharp turnaround after four consecutive months of heavy selling, NDTV Profit and Rediff report.

According to CDSL data cited by both outlets, FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. Despite the recent buying, FPIs are net sellers in 2026, with total outflows of about Rs 2.4 lakh crore so far, already exceeding the Rs 1.66 lakh crore withdrawn in all of 2025.

Rediff attributed the renewed interest to attractive valuations, strong corporate earnings, expectations of US rate cuts and lower currency volatility. Experts quoted by the site said buying is becoming more selective, focusing on consumer durables and healthcare. Future flows will depend on global cues, particularly US Treasury yields and crude oil prices.