FPIs pull record Rs 3 lakh crore from Indian equities in 9 months. More pain ahead?
A institutional flows development with market-wide reach.
· ET Stocks, Economic Times Markets
In an unprecedented turn of events, foreign portfolio investors have divested a staggering amount exceeding ₹3 lakh crore from Indian equities within the initial nine months of 2026. This marks a record outflow, largely driven by rising US bond yields and ongoing geopolitical conflicts, which diminish India's appeal for international investors.
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