FPIs turn net buyers in February; invest ₹8,100 crore in a week on U.S. trade deal
The Hindu
FPIs became net buyers in February, investing over ₹8,100 crore amid improved risk sentiment and a U.S. trade deal.
After three consecutive months of heavy selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in the first week of February, infusing more than ₹8,100 crore in Indian equities, aided by improving risk sentiment, along with a trade deal with the U.S.
The inflows follow sustained withdrawals in recent months, with FPIs pulling out ₹35,962 crore in January, ₹22,611 crore in December, and ₹3,765 crore in November, data with the depositories showed.
Overall, in 2025, FPIs pulled out a net ₹1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) from Indian equities, marking one of the worst periods for foreign flows. The selling was driven by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched equity valuations.
According to the data, FPIs invested ₹8,129 crore in this month (till February 6).
Himanshu Srivastava, principal manager- research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said the recent buying reflects improving risk appetite and renewed confidence in India's growth outlook.
"The sentiment was supported by easing global uncertainties, stability in domestic interest rate expectations, and optimism around India-U.S. trade and policy developments," he added.
FPIs became net buyers in February, investing over ₹8,100 crore amid improved risk sentiment and a U.S. trade deal.
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