Foreign Investors Pull Rs 21,000 Cr from Indian Equities Amid West Asia Tensions
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FPIs Pull Out Rs 21,000 Cr Amid West Asia Conflict, Global Risk Soars
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News18•08-03-2026, 11:15
FPIs Pull Out Rs 21,000 Cr Amid West Asia Conflict, Global Risk Soars
•Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 21,000 crore (USD 2.3 billion) from Indian equities in the last four trading sessions (March 2-6).
•The significant outflow is primarily attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, including a US/Israel attack on Iran.
•Fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed Brent crude above USD 90, triggering global risk-off sentiment and rupee depreciation.
•Other contributing factors include elevated US Treasury yields and mixed Q4 FY26 corporate earnings outlook, particularly in IT and consumption sectors.
•Experts predict FPIs will remain net sellers until geopolitical clarity and crude price moderation, despite support from DIIs and SIPs.
