Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have remained strong buyers of Indian equities in 2026, with net purchases crossing Rs 4.16 lakh crore in just over five months. In contrast, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have stayed bearish, selling around Rs 2.7 lakh crore worth of stocks.

FPIs withdrew ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in June, driven by AI investments and rupee depreciation, totaling ₹2.67 lakh crore in 2026.

Foreign investors withdrew ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in early June, driven by global capital shifts toward AI-linked opportunities and ongoing rupee depreciation.