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FPIs Boost Indian Stocks: August Sees Major Inflows
7 Sep
Summary
- FPI equity inflows hit Rs 29,826 crore in August 2026.
- August marked the third consecutive month of foreign equity inflows.
- Financial Services sector saw a strong reversal with Rs 10,494 crore inflows.
Foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows into Indian equities saw a substantial increase in August 2026, reaching Rs 29,826 crore. This marks the third consecutive month of positive inflows, indicating growing foreign confidence. The improvement was broad-based, with ten out of sixteen tracked sectors receiving net inflows. The Financial Services sector demonstrated a significant reversal, attracting Rs 10,494 crore in August after a net outflow in July. Consumer Services and Healthcare also continued to be strong performers. Other sectors like IT & Services and Automobile & Auto Ancillary remained stable or saw positive turns. However, not all sectors benefited, as Media & Telecommunication, Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, and FMCG continued to experience foreign outflows, with FMCG showing deepening losses.
