FPIs infuse Rs 19,675 crore in early February after months of heavy selling
Times of India
by TOI BUSINESS DESKFebruary 15, 2026
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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made a significant comeback in early February, investing Rs 19,675 crore in Indian equities during the first fortnight of the month. This sharp turnaround followed three consecutive months of heavy outflows, totaling Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 crore in December, and Rs 3,765 crore in November. The inflows were driven by factors such as the US-India trade deal, easing global macroeconomic concerns, and softer US inflation data, which boosted investor sentiment.
Despite this positive development, foreign investor sentiment in 2025 has remained weak, with FPIs pulling out a net Rs 1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) from Indian equities so far this year. Earlier selling was attributed to currency volatility, global trade tensions, concerns over potential US tariffs, and high equity valuations. However, the recent buying spree has been supported by stable domestic macroeconomic indicators, including steady inflation and strong corporate earnings, which have reinforced confidence in India’s growth prospects.
The inflows were further fueled by a supportive Union Budget 2026, which included fiscal stimulus measures, and stable domestic interest rates. Analysts noted that the easing of global trade uncertainties and improved risk appetite for emerging markets also played a key role. However, despite net buying on seven out of eleven trading sessions in February (up to the 13th), FPIs have remained net sellers overall this month, with a significant sell-off of Rs 7,395 crore on February 13, following a sharp decline in the Nifty 50 and IT stocks.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/15/2026