Foreign investors' cumulative net equity investments in India have fallen to their lowest level since 2016 after sustained selling, underscoring weakening appeal for the country's $4.9 trillion stock market. Net FPI investments stood at Rs 7.3 lakh crore as of June 1. Rising oil prices, concerns over economic growth, and a global shift toward AI-linked markets have weighed on sentiment.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) recorded net equity outflows of Rs 32,963 crore in May, marking the third consecutive month of selling, as per NSDL data.

FPIs sold Indian equities worth Rs 32,963 crore in May, extending their selling streak as crude oil concerns and global AI-led flows impact sentiment.