Key facts
- Foreign institutional investors have sold Rs 5.5 lakh crore of Indian equities since September 2024.
- FIIs have increased stakes in 84 specific stocks that delivered multibagger returns.
- Midwest Energy is one of the stocks where FIIs increased their stake.
- Sumeet Industries is one of the stocks where FIIs increased their stake.
- GE Vernova T&D India is one of the stocks where FIIs increased their stake.
- Foreign investors are increasing their stake in Indian government bonds.
- Micro-cap stocks are experiencing renewed interest from foreign investors.
- The staples sector is demonstrating resilience.
- The period of equity selling by FIIs began in September 2024.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have significantly reduced their exposure to Indian equities, selling Rs 5.5 lakh crore worth of stocks since September 2024. However, this broad divestment has not been uniform. FIIs have strategically increased their stakes in 84 specific companies that have delivered multibagger returns, indicating a selective investment approach. Among these are names such as Midwest Energy, Sumeet Industries, and GE Vernova T&D India, suggesting a focus on high-growth potential stocks despite overall market caution.