Record FPI Sell-Off: Worst Start in a Decade – Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have offloaded a staggering $11 billion (₹99,299 Cr) worth of Indian equities in just six weeks of 2025, marking the highest-ever outflow for this period. This relentless selling spree has triggered the worst start for domestic markets in nearly a decade, intensifying volatility and investor caution.
DII Power Play: The Market’s Backbone – DIIs infused ₹26,019 Cr into equities in the first half of February, cushioning the impact of FPI selling. Their confidence in the market is reflected in their massive ₹112,611 Cr investment from January 1 to February 15.
FPI Sell-Off: Financials Services Sector Hit Hard in 2025 – Financial Services took the biggest hit, with FPIs offloading a massive ₹30,293 Cr, signaling heightened risk aversion. Consumer Services (₹10,609 Cr), FMCG (₹9,764 Cr) and Capital Goods (₹8,903 Cr) also faced heavy selling, reflecting caution in discretionary spending.
Selective Buying: Focus on Telecom, Healthcare and Chemicals – Amid a significant sell-off in the first half of February, FPIs flocked to Telecommunication, leading with ₹2,337 Cr inflows, while Healthcare attracted ₹1,534 Cr as a defensive bet. Information Technology, Chemicals, Services and Textiles also gained traction.
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