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FIIs offload more than Rs 2 lakh crore in 2026 as markets tumble again

Economy
Published on 9 May 2026
FIIs offload more than Rs 2 lakh crore in 2026 as markets tumble again

Third month running as net sellers

Foreign portfolio investors have sold over Rs 2 lakh crore of Indian equities in 2026, continuing a streak of net selling for the third month. Domestic investors are stepping in to buy, but stocks are still falling. Analysts say India is not pulling in enough foreign capital, hitting large companies hardest, while smaller firms find more support from local funds.

  • FIIs have sold over Rs 2 lakh crore of equities in 2026
  • They remain net sellers for the third straight month
  • Domestic buying is rising but markets continue to fall
  • Experts link the weakness to a shortage of foreign capital inflows
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