News Overview

Foreign portfolio investors recorded a net outflow of INR 362.9 billion during the week ended March 20, 2026, extending their selling streak to three weeks. While outflows moderated from the previous week, persistent secondary equity selling and debt withdrawals signal continued risk aversion in Indian markets.

Markets remained volatile in the week ended March 20, 2026, as geopolitical tensions and sustained FII outflows weighed on sentiment. While headline indices stayed flat, weakness in Banking and FMCG contrasted with selective gains in IT and midcaps.

Markets remained volatile in the week ending March 20, 2026, as global tensions and heavy FII selling persisted. While Nifty held nearly flat, sectoral divergence widened with Auto and IT rebounding, and Banking, FMCG, and Realty continuing to lag.

Foreign portfolio investors recorded a steep outflow of INR 443.04 billion during the week ended March 13, 2026, marking an escalation in selling pressure. Heavy secondary equity sell-offs and sharp debt outflows reflect a strong risk-off stance among global investors toward Indian markets.

Markets declined sharply in the week ended March 13, 2026, amid rising geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. Heavy FII outflows and broad-based selling across sectors led to significant losses in benchmark and broader indices.

Markets witnessed a steep correction in the week ending March 13, 2026, as escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions triggered risk-off sentiment. Banking, Auto, and Realty stocks led the decline, while Pharma remained relatively resilient amid broad-based selling pressure.

India’s CPI inflation edged up to 3.21% in February 2026, led by a sharp rise in food prices and stronger rural demand. While inflation remains within the RBI’s comfort range, risks from oil prices and currency depreciation could shape future policy moves.

FPI inflows reached INR 80.95 billion over the 15 days ending February 2026, with strong buying in Financials, Capital Goods, and Sovereign sectors. However, sharp outflows in IT and Consumer Services highlight a clear rotation toward domestic cyclicals and away from defensives.

Foreign portfolio investors posted a steep net outflow of INR 238.34 billion for the week ended March 6, 2026. Heavy secondary market equity selling and debt outflows marked a sharp reversal from prior inflows, highlighting a shift toward risk aversion in Indian markets.

After a sharp 400-point decline in Nifty, Indian markets may see relief as GIFT Nifty indicates a gap-up opening. Falling crude oil prices and hopes of easing US–Iran tensions are supporting global market sentiment.