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Is your portfolio FII proof Jefferies flags 7 stocks to outlast the $53 billion selloff

Economy
Published on 14 May 2026
Is your portfolio FII proof Jefferies flags 7 stocks to outlast the $53 billion selloff

Domestic institutions now own 18.6%—but some stocks still shine

Foreign investors have cut Indian equity holdings by about $53 billion since late 2024, leaving the market lagging emerging peers. As FIIs reduce risk, domestic institutions have stepped in and grown their ownership to a record 18.6%, helping “domesticate” market sentiment. Jefferies highlights seven stocks that could better withstand this FII pressure.

  • FIIs sold around $53 billion from Indian equities since late 2024
  • Domestic institutions boosted ownership to a record 18.6%
  • That shift may cushion FII sell pressure in select names
  • Jefferies recommends seven stocks seen as more resilient
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