
Foreign portfolio investors turned net sellers in September, pulling out ₹35,860 crore from Indian equities, pushing total withdrawals in 2026 to ₹2.69 lakh crore.
The heavy outflows drove the Nifty 50 index down by over 14% this year, placing it on track for its first annual decline in 15 years alongside severe currency pressure.
Global factors including elevated crude oil prices, rising global Treasury yields, and strong dollar demand continue to diminish the attractiveness of Indian financial assets.