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After record $29 billion selloff, FIIs buying India again. Chris Wood explains why

After a record $29 billion foreign selloff, FIIs have turned net buyers of Indian equities in July. Jefferies' Christopher Wood says the earlier outflows were driven by the AI-led rally in Korea and Taiwan, adding that sustained inflows will depend on the AI trade cooling or Indian valuations becoming more…

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FIIs will return to India, but these 5 reasons will keep them at bay for some time

FII selling has remained a key headwind for Indian equities since 2024, with foreign investors pulling out $32 billion amid the Middle East conflict. While recent inflows have provided some relief, Elara Securities believes a sustained, broad-based return of overseas capital is still some way off.

The Economic Times

Dual engines to fuel bull market? Mutual fund cash hits multi-year low of 4% as FIIs turn buyers after 4 months

Domestic mutual funds reduced cash holdings to a multi-year low of four percent. Foreign institutional investors have returned as buyers after a significant selling period. This dual liquidity boost signals increased institutional risk appetite in Indian equities. Fund managers are selectively deploying capital into reasonably valued segments. Large-cap stocks and…

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A $2.5 billion FII buying has domestic investors asking: Is foreign money shifting to India?

Foreign investors bought Indian equities in July after significant selling periods. This return follows easing geopolitical concerns and improved global risk sentiment. India's growth story and diversified opportunities attract foreign capital for the long term. Analysts remain cautious, awaiting sustained inflows to confirm a trend. Crude oil prices and US…

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India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed

India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.

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Missed the FII U-turn? 6 stocks turned multibagger after foreign investors corrected their mistake

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) reversed their selling trend in six select Indian stocks, turning them into multibaggers. Bajaj Consumer Care led the pack with a 265% surge after FIIs significantly increased their stake. Other beneficiaries include Acutaas Chemicals, SML Mahindra, Dee Development Engineers, United Foodbrands, and RateGain Travel Technologies, all…

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Behind India's Rs 5.5 lakh crore FII selloff lies a hidden list of 84 multibagger winners

Foreign institutional investors have sold Indian stocks worth Rs 5.5 lakh crore. However, a hidden list reveals 84 stocks where FIIs have actually increased their holdings. These companies have delivered multibagger returns over two years. Experts suggest this indicates a rotation of funds, not a complete exit from India. Investors…

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ET Alpha Wealth Summit | FIIs haven't abandoned India, they've just reshuffled: Samir Arora

Foreign investors are not leaving India. They are shifting investments from top companies to other stocks. This rotation involves billions of dollars. Large companies saw selling, while mid-cap and growth-focused firms attracted new capital. This indicates a preference for growth over traditional value. The overall participation in Indian companies has…

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Nifty in control of FIIs? The unlucky 13 bluechips facing the hardest institutional selloff

Foreign investors have significantly reduced holdings in many Nifty companies since September 2024. This has impacted top blue-chip stocks, causing market returns to stagnate. Domestic institutional investors have stepped in, absorbing much of this selling pressure. Experts suggest this is a market recalibration, not a complete exit from India. Investors…

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Will AI-led tech unwinding pause Rs 60,000 crore FII selloff in Indian IT stocks?

Global markets are experiencing a tech selloff driven by AI fears, impacting Indian IT stocks with FIIs pulling Rs 60,000 crore. However, some analysts believe the sector is poised for recovery, arguing Gen-AI presents an opportunity rather than an existential threat. Valuations have become attractive, leading to upgrades for major…

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DIIs' net purchases cross Rs 4 lakh crore on Dalal Street in 2026 while FIIs run away

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained strong buyers of Indian equities in 2026, with net purchases crossing Rs 4.16 lakh crore in just over five months. In contrast, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have stayed bearish, selling around Rs 2.7 lakh crore worth of stocks.

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Private sector banks are the best contrarian bet for the next 3 years, says S Naren

ICICI Prudential AMC CIO S Naren warned that rising leverage through derivatives and margin trading poses a bigger risk than any slowdown in mutual fund inflows. He sees private sector banks as attractive contrarian bets and remains optimistic on India's debt market amid improving fundamentals.

The Economic Times

Exclusive | Is the India story over for FIIs? BofA says investors don't want to miss what's next

India's global equity market capitalization ranking has dropped to seventh as foreign investors shift focus to AI opportunities in Taiwan and South Korea. Despite this, genuine excitement for India's long-term economic potential remains, with investors preparing for its eventual resurgence.

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FIIs pull out massive Rs 20,637 crore in single day on Friday. What led to this sharp exit?

Foreign portfolio investors offloaded Indian equities worth a net Rs 20,637 crore on Friday, marking one of the sharpest single-day selloffs. This significant outflow coincided with the MSCI index rebalancing, leading to heightened trading volumes and prompting questions about the role of high-frequency trading in amplifying market movements.

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Bond yields, FIIs and corporate actions among 8 factors to steer D-Street this week

Nifty closed marginally higher last week, driven by IT and energy stocks, as markets brace for key events. Technical analysts suggest Nifty is in an indecisive range, awaiting a decisive breakout above 23,800 or a fall towards 23,600. Global factors like Iran-Israel tensions and US bond yields are influencing sentiment.

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FIIs sell over Rs 30K crore worth of Indian equities in May as outflows swell to Rs 2.22 lakh crore. What lies ahead?

FIIs have consistently sold Indian equities in 2026, totaling Rs 2.22 lakh crore due to global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and a weaker Rupee. While DIIs are currently supporting the market, future institutional flows will remain sensitive to US–Iran negotiations and oil price volatility.

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FIIs slash allocation in India's top 10 bluechip stocks by half. Is that a warning sign for your portfolio?

Foreign institutional investors have significantly reduced their allocation to India's top blue-chip stocks, nearly halving their exposure in the last four years. This shift is part of a global capital reallocation, with India losing ground to markets like Taiwan and South Korea, driven by AI-led investment narratives.

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Exit polls, foreign investors, and stock market mayhem: What really happened?

Praveen Chakravarty, who is the chairman of Professionals’ Congress and data analytics of the Congress party, recently wrote a piece in the Deccan Herald, titled The world’s first ‘Exit Poll Stock Market Scam’.

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