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.

However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflows of Rs 60,847 crore and…

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 32,963 crore in May. Besides FPIs, analysts expect developments around the West…