Foreign investors pull 20 billion from Indian shares in four months, beating last year’s record exit

Published on 29 April 2026

A Middle East oil shock is driving the selling

Foreign investors have withdrawn more than $20 billion from Indian equities in just the first four months of 2026, already surpassing the total record exit seen last year. The pullback is linked to worsening sentiment after Iran war-related disruptions pushed oil prices higher, adding pressure to India, a major crude importer, and dimming investor appetite for Asian risk.

Foreign outflows from Indian equities exceed $20 billion in four months
The pace already tops last year’s record annual exit
Oil price spikes tied to Iran war risks are worsening market sentiment
India’s reliance on crude imports amplifies the impact

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Foreign investors pull 20 billion from Indian shares in four months, beating last year’s record exit

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