FII exodus, crude shock, and Rupee under pressure: Deepak Shenoy breaks down India's market storm
Capitalmind MF founder Deepak Shenoy says FII outflows, rising crude prices, and rupee weakness are driving India's market stress, but domestic institutional flows are providing a partial cushion. He recommends pharma stocks as a defensive position and urges investors to avoid reacting to short-term volatility.
23d ago · 3 min · Markets
FII ownership hits 14-year low to 14.7%; DII cushions Indian markets with 18.9% rise: Report
FII ownership of Indian equities has dropped to 14.7%, its lowest since June 2012, down from 19.9% in April 2016, per JM Financial. Domestic institutional investors have offset the retreat with an 18.9% rise in ownership, reducing India's market sensitivity to foreign capital swings.
1mo ago · 2 min · Markets
Four months in, foreign outflows from Indian shares top last year's peak
Foreign investors pulled over $20 billion from Indian stocks in the first four months of 2026, topping all of last year's record outflow. An Iran war-driven oil price spike raised costs for India, one of the world's largest crude importers, souring investor sentiment. Sustained high oil prices could extend the selloff
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
FII exodus deepens in 2026 at Rs 1.75 lakh crore as April outflows swell to Rs 43,967 crore; FOMC next trigger
FIIs sold Rs 17,140 crore of Indian equities last week, taking April's total outflow to Rs 43,967 crore and the 2026 running total to Rs 1.75 lakh crore. Geopolitical concerns and weak sectoral leadership are driving the exits, pressuring domestic indexes. The US FOMC and Bank of Japan rate decisions are the next key
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Global energy shock triggers selloff, but Indian markets show resilience amid record FII outflows
PL Asset Management identifies Indian equity markets as entering a late-stage correction despite record FII outflows tied to a global energy shock. The firm's oversold reading suggests selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion, with a recovery phase potentially ahead. FII flow stabilization remains the key near-term
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Stock market today: Nifty 50 reclaims 24,000. What are the next crucial technical levels for the index?
India's Nifty 50 index reclaimed the 24,000 mark, a closely watched technical level following recent selling pressure. Analysts warn that FII outflows and potential earnings downgrades could cap further gains by limiting valuation expansion. Upcoming corporate earnings data will be the key test of whether the recovery
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Indian Mutual Funds Double Down On Eternal Amid FII Selling Spree
Indian mutual funds raised their stake in Eternal to 28.9% in Q4 FY26, as FPIs cut holdings to 24.8%. Foreign investors have pulled over $18 billion from Indian equities since the US-Iran war began. Domestic mutual funds added over 12 percentage points, offsetting most of the foreign outflows.
2mo ago · 2 min · Markets
Nifty rebounds 8% in April after March rout, but stays below pre-war levels. What does it signal?
India's Nifty has rebounded roughly 8% in April after a steep March correction, but the index remains below pre-war levels. The recovery is technically driven, short covering and selective buying, while FII outflows, elevated crude prices, and geopolitical risk continue to cap upside. The gap to pre-war levels is the
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets