FPI Outflows Cross ₹1.29 Lakh Crore in H1FY27; Financials, Oil & Gas Bear Brunt

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 1 Oct 2026, 7:52 pm IST

FPIs pulled out ₹1.29 lakh crore from Indian equities in H1FY27, with financials and oil & gas seeing the biggest sector-wise outflows.

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Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have taken out ₹1,29,187 crore from Indian equities during the first half of FY2026-27. The selling was spread unevenly across sectors, with financials and oil & gas accounting for the largest outflows.

The pressure was particularly visible in September, when FPIs sold ₹35,861 crore after buying in July 2026 and August 2026. Year-to-date outflows have reached ₹2,60,306 crore, according to news reports.

Financials See Highest Selling

Financials recorded the biggest sector-wise FPI outflow at ₹47,030 crore between April and September 15, according to Business Standard report citing Prime Database analysis.

Oil & gas followed with ₹33,359 crore, while automobiles, FMCG and telecommunications saw outflows of ₹22,507 crore, ₹16,876 crore and ₹16,861 crore, respectively.

Services and Consumer Segments Attract Buying

The selling was not spread across every part of the market. Services received ₹14,237 crore of net FPI buying during the period.

Consumer durables and consumer services followed with inflows of ₹11,409 crore and ₹10,504 crore, respectively.

Conclusion

FPI selling crossed ₹1.29 lakh crore in H1FY27, but the flow has varied sharply between sectors. Financials and oil & gas saw the heaviest selling, while services and consumer-linked segments attracted foreign buying.

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Published on: Oct 1, 2026, 2:22 PM IST

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