Domestic investors steady Indian markets as FIIs exit and valuations lag global peers

Why foreign money is steering clear right now

Even as foreign portfolio investors pull back, Indian equities are holding up, propped by domestic buying. Market veteran Gautam Trivedi points to a growing split between economic fundamentals and market appeal to foreigners. With India seen as less attractive than AI-linked and commodity-driven emerging peers, domestic retail and institutions are stepping in to absorb FII outflows and support benchmarks.