FII Outflow 2026: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have seen a sharp rebound in the value of their Indian equity holdings over the past fortnight, even as their overall exposure remains marginally lower compared with the start of the calendar year 2026. Data on Assets Under Custody of Foreign Institutional Investors shows that the total value of FII-held assets rose to USD 805 billion as of 15 April 2026, marking a 9.5 per cent increase on a bi‑weekly basis from the end‑March low of USD 735 billion.
However, despite this recovery, FII AUC remains 2.5 per cent lower than the USD 826 billion recorded on 31 December 2025, indicating that gains from the April market rebound have not fully offset losses incurred earlier in the year. The sectoral allocation trend reveals a clear shift in FII preferences during CY2026 so far.
FII Outflow 2026
While FIIs reduced exposure to financial services by 3.3 percentage points since the start of the year, recent data points to a recovery in financials’ weightage, which has increased by 0.7 percentage points in the past 15 days. At the same time, FIIs have systematically trimmed positions in information technology, where weightage has fallen from 7.2 per cent to 5.6 per cent, and in consumption‑oriented sectors such as FMCG and consumer services. In contrast, capital goods and power have emerged as notable gainers, with weightage rising by 0.65 percentage points and 0.58 percentage points.
FPI Data
| Sectors | Weightage as on 31 December 2025 | Weightage as on 15 April 2026 | Increase/(Decrease) |
| Automobile and Auto Components | 7.70% | 6.87% | -0.83% |
| Capital Goods | 5.60% | 6.25% | 0.65% |
| Consumer Durables | 2.50% | 2.33% | -0.17% |
| Consumer Services | 4.00% | 3.24% | -0.76% |
| Fast Moving Consumer Goods | 4.90% | 4.10% | -0.80% |
| Financial Services | 31.80% | 28.50% | -3.30% |
| Healthcare | 6.30% | 6.06% | -0.24% |
| Information Technology | 7.20% | 5.63% | -1.57% |
| Metals & Mining | 3.30% | 3.88% | 0.58% |
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 7.70% | 6.64% | -1.06% |
| Power | 3.10% | 3.68% | 0.58% |
| Realty | 1.70% | 1.75% | 0.05% |
| Services | 2.20% | 2.18% | -0.02% |
| Telecommunication | 5.50% | 5.00% | -0.50% |
Foreign fund outflows remain a major drag on sentiment. Persistent selling by FIIs has continued to weigh on the market, as global investors trim their exposure to Indian equities amid elevated uncertainty and risk aversion.
Data from exchanges showed foreign portfolio investors continued their heavy selling streak, pulling out Rs 1,059.93 crore from Indian equities on April 20, 2026, as per exchange data. FPI sell orders worth Rs 13,816.81 crore far exceeded their purchases of Rs 12,756.88 crore, marking a sharp net outflow that has added to the sustained pressure on the markets.
In contrast, domestic institutional investors stepped in as stabilising buyers, recording a strong net inflow of Rs 2,966.89 crore on the same day, with total purchases of Rs 18,753.06 crore against sales of Rs 15,786.17 crore. The persistent FPI withdrawal amid global uncertainty has been a key factor amplifying volatility and deepening.
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money related decisions.)
