Highest FPI Outflows in Indian Equity Market History – This massive sell-off led to a 6% decline in Sensex and Nifty, marking the steepest drop since the March 2020 market turmoil. Foreign investors pulled a historic ₹94,017 Crs from Indian equities in October, driven by high valuations and enticing prices in China. Foreign Portfolio Investors sold Indian stocks nearly every trading day in October, with a peak single-day selloff of ₹15,506 Crs on October 3rd, intensifying market pressure throughout the month.
FPI Turnaround: Indian Debt Market Sees First Net Outflow Since April – This selling pressure further reduced their total investments in the debt segment, bringing cumulative inflows for the calendar year down to ₹140,299 crore. In October 2024, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold ₹3,632 Crs in India’s debt market.
FPI Record Selloff Hits Key Sectors: Financials, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Auto and More – This widespread selloff underscores rising global uncertainties and intensifying market pressures. In October, FPIs significantly reduced holdings across crucial sectors like Financial Services, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Automobiles, Consumer Services, Construction and IT.
Record DII Buying Cushions FPI Selloff in October – Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have stepped up in 2024, providing much-needed support to the Indian markets amid heavy selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
Mutual Funds Lead the DII Charge with ₹3.70 Trillion Investment in 2024 – Mutual Funds have powered the record-setting DII inflows this year, contributing an impressive ₹3.70 trillion out of the total ₹4.47 trillion. In October alone, they invested ₹90,152 Crs in Indian equity markets, reinforcing their role as a key market stabilizer.
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