Foreign Portfolio Investors pulled Rs 19,837 crore from Indian equities in April's first two trading sessions, extending a severe selloff that saw record outflows of Rs 1.

Foreign Portfolio Investors pulled Rs 19,837 crore from Indian equities in April's first two trading sessions, extending a severe selloff that saw record outflows of Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March. The sustained exodus reflects mounting pressure from West Asia geopolitical tensions, crude oil prices surging above USD 100 per barrel, and persistent rupee depreciation of approximately 4 percent since conflict escalation. With total FPI outflows reaching Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2026, market experts attribute the selling to global macroeconomic headwinds and elevated US bond yields making fixed-income assets more attractive. However, analysts note that Indian market valuations have become fair and attractive in certain segments due to sustained FPI pressure, though meaningful inflows depend on geopolitical de-escalation and crude oil price declines.