In 2025, the landscape of Indian equities has been notably influenced by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). As of now, FPIs have net sold shares valued at a staggering ₹1.43 lakh crore. However, recent trends indicate a shift, as these investors turned net buyers for the second consecutive session, acquiring stocks worth ₹3,936.42 crore on Wednesday.
FPIs Reversal: A Positive Shift
Despite the significant net selling earlier in the year, FPIs demonstrated renewed confidence in the Indian market. On Tuesday alone, they purchased equities amounting to ₹6,065.78 crore. This change comes after a tumultuous period where FPIs had offloaded shares worth ₹33,927 crore in April.
- January: Net selling of ₹78,027 crore
- February: Net selling of ₹34,574 crore
- March: A decline in selling to ₹3,973 crore
This rollercoaster of activity showcases the fluctuating sentiment among foreign investors in the Indian equity market.
Domestic Investors’ Activity
In contrast to the FPIs, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have maintained a selling stance, offloading equities worth ₹2,512.77 crore for the second time, according to preliminary data from the National Stock Exchange. This divergence in investor behavior highlights the current market dynamics.
Stock Market Performance
Despite the selling pressure from DIIs, India’s benchmark stock indices continued to show resilience. On Wednesday, the NSE Nifty 50 rose by 0.47%, closing at 23,437 points, while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.40% to settle at 77,044 points. This marks the third consecutive day of gains, reflecting optimism among investors regarding future market performance.
Conclusion
The contrasting actions of FPIs and domestic investors illustrate the complexity of the Indian stock market’s current climate. With FPIs now showing a renewed interest, it’ll be interesting to see how this impacts overall market trends in the coming weeks. As the year progresses, investors will be keenly observing these shifts and their potential implications for the Indian economy.
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