📉 FPIs Pull ₹17,741 Crore from Indian Equities in July Amid Heavy Selloff

Mumbai, August 2, 2025 — Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net sellers in the Indian equity market in July 2025, pulling out a substantial ₹17,741 crore, according to data released by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). This sharp reversal came after three consecutive months of inflows, signaling increased global uncertainty and valuation concerns among foreign investors.

📊 Heavy Selloff in Final Week Triggered Turnaround

While the month began on a moderately positive note, a sharp selloff in the last week of July—fueled by global trade tensions, rising U.S. bond yields, and cautious sentiment—led to accelerated outflows. In the final five trading sessions alone, FPIs withdrew over ₹17,300 crore, effectively erasing earlier gains.

Analysts attribute the sudden spike in selling to concerns over the U.S.-India tariff standoff, inflation risks, and a shift in global liquidity toward safer assets.

🧮 Cumulative FPI Activity in 2025

The outflow in July adds to the mounting pressure from foreign investors in 2025. Year-to-date (YTD), FPIs have pulled out a net ₹1.01 lakh crore from Indian equities, with January and February seeing the heaviest withdrawals.