Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued to reduce exposure to Indian equities during June 2026, extending the broader selling trend seen this year. According to data from the National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL), FPIs sold Indian equities worth ₹63,450 crore during the first half of June (June 1–15).
With the latest selling, cumulative FPI outflows from Indian equities in calendar year 2026 have crossed ₹2.79 lakh crore. March recorded the highest monthly outflow of the year, with FPIs withdrawing nearly ₹1.18 lakh crore from the domestic market.
The Financial Services sector witnessed the highest FPI selling during the first half of June, recording net outflows of ₹11,263 crore.
The Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels sector followed with outflows of ₹10,488 crore, while the Automobile & Auto Components sector saw FPI selling worth ₹9,044 crore.
Among other major sectors, the Information Technology sector recorded net outflows of ₹6,733 crore during the period.
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector recorded FPI outflows of ₹5,063 crore.
The Metals & Mining sector witnessed selling worth ₹4,722 crore, while the Healthcare sector saw net outflows of ₹4,501 crore.
Capital Goods, Power and Construction Materials sectors each recorded outflows exceeding ₹2,000 crore during the first half of June.
Consumer Services witnessed net outflows of ₹1,852 crore, while the Realty sector recorded FPI selling worth ₹1,093 crore.
Despite broad-based selling across sectors, a few segments attracted foreign investments.
The Telecommunication sector emerged as the biggest recipient of FPI inflows, receiving ₹373 crore during the period.
The Services sector attracted net inflows of ₹302 crore, while the Utilities sector recorded inflows of ₹7 crore.
FPI selling in Indian equities has remained elevated in 2026, with cumulative net outflows reaching ₹2.79 lakh crore. March recorded the highest monthly equity outflow, followed by April.
Month (2026) | FPI Equity Net Investment (₹ Crore) |
January | -35,962 |
February | 22,615 |
March | -1,17,775 |
April | -60,847 |
May | -32,963 |
June* | -54,321 |
Total | -2,79,253 |
* June data is up to June 24, 2026.
FPIs sold Indian equities worth ₹63,450 crore during the first half of June 2026, taking cumulative outflows for the year beyond ₹2.79 lakh crore. Financial Services, Oil & Gas and Automobile sectors witnessed the highest selling, while Telecommunication emerged as the leading sector for FPI inflows.
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Published on: Jun 25, 2026, 1:21 PM IST
Rakesh Deshmukh
Rakesh Deshmukh is a financial content specialist with around 3 years of experience writing impactful content across equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and personal finance. At Angel One, he decodes real-time market trends and breaking news, helping investors and traders stay updated. He also helps investors make informed decisions by simplifying market fundamentals and technical analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce.
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