Sector Shuffle: FPI Flows in March & YTD 2025
Big Bets on Financials & Telecom in March – FPIs invested ₹14,274 Cr in Financial Services, making it the top-performing sector in March. Telecommunication followed with ₹3,073 Cr and Metals & Mining drew ₹1,901 Cr. Realty, Chemicals, Media, and Healthcare also saw smaller inflows.
Tech & FMCG Face the Heat – Information Technology saw the highest selling pressure in March with outflows of ₹8,451 Cr, while FMCG followed with ₹5,593 Cr in withdrawals. Other sectors like Oil & Gas, Consumer Services, and Auto Components also witnessed sizable exits.
YTD: FMCG & Financials See Maximum Pullout – From January to March 2025, FPIs pulled out ₹17,925 Cr from FMCG and ₹17,662 Cr from Financial Services. Consumer Services, IT, and Auto Components were also hit by consistent selling.
Selective Buying Shows Long-Term Conviction – Despite net outflows, FPIs showed focused buying in select sectors. Telecommunication led with ₹11,215 Cr YTD inflow, followed by interest in Chemicals, Media & Entertainment, and Textiles—highlighting confidence in India’s domestic growth stories.
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