Foreign Investors Withdraw Rs 23,676 Crore from Indian Stock Market in September: Know the Reasons

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out Rs 23,676 crore from the Indian stock market in September, reversing their trend from July and August when they were net buyers. Despite this massive outflow in the secondary market, foreign investors have continued their buying streak in the primary market, pumping in about Rs 2,703 crore this month, taking their total investment in primary markets for 2026 to Rs 48,550 crore. Analysts point out that rising crude oil prices, higher global bond yields, and uncertainty surrounding US Federal Reserve policies have dampened investor sentiment globally. Geopolitical tensions and their impact on energy prices remain key factors influencing foreign fund flows into emerging markets like India.