Foreign investors keep selling Indian financials through late April as inflation fears bite

Published on 8 May 2026

Banks bled out, while power firms suddenly drew inflows

Foreign investors extended their sell-off in Indian equities into the second half of April, with financials taking the hardest hit. The outflows were linked to the sector’s large weight in markets and rising inflation concerns. Meanwhile, power and capital goods saw notable inflows, supported by strong demand and supportive global trends.

Foreign investors kept withdrawing into late April
Financials saw the biggest outflows amid inflation worries
Sector weight amplified the impact on markets
Power and capital goods gained inflows on demand

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Foreign investors keep selling Indian financials through late April as inflation fears bite

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