FPIs withdraw ₹48,056 cr from equities in October so far amid elevated crude oil prices
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities in October 2026, driven by high crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. This brings the total annual outflow to ₹3.08 lakh crore, significantly surpassing the previous year's figures.
Why it matters
The massive capital flight highlights investor anxiety regarding India's market stability amidst global economic headwinds and rising energy costs.
FPIs withdraw ₹48,056 cr from equities in October so far amid elevated crude oil prices left Representational image. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/zdsy5d/article71622839.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1479266884.jpg jadamprostore financial stock market graph illustration ,concept of business investment and stock future trading With the latest withdrawals, cumulative FPI outflows from Indian equities in 2026 have reached ₹3.08 lakh crore, substantially exceeding the ₹1.66 lakh crore withdrawn during the entire year 2025, the data showed New Delhi Foreign investors have withdrawn ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities in October so far, amid elevated crude oil prices, escalating West Asia tensions, concerns over inflation and weak corporate earnings. However, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) significantly moderated their selling last week and turned net buyers on two trading days, signalling some easing in selling pressure.
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