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FPIs turn buyers again, pump Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in August
Foreign portfolio investors invested Rs 16,621 crore in Indian equities in the first fortnight of August, adding to Rs 20,200 crore in July and reversing a four-month selling streak. Despite the inflows, FPIs remain net sellers in 2026, with about Rs 2.4 lakh crore withdrawn year-to-date. Experts attribute the turnaround to improving valuations, resilient earnings, anticipated US rate cuts, softer crude prices and lower currency volatility.
Aug 16, 2026 1 source