FPIs purchased equities worth ₹22,365.53 crore while selling stocks valued at ₹20,357.57 crore, resulting in net buying of ₹2,007.96 crore on May 8
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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) remained net buyers in Indian equities for the 16th consecutive session despite escalating India-Pakistan tensions that triggered a market sell-off on Thursday.
FPIs purchased equities worth ₹22,365.53 crore while selling stocks valued at ₹20,357.57 crore, resulting in net buying of ₹2,007.96 crore on May 8, according to exchange data. This follows their net purchase of ₹2,585.86 crore the previous day.
In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹596.25 crore as markets closed sharply lower with the Sensex falling 411.97 points amid heightened geopolitical concerns.
Market analysts note this continued foreign investment indicates institutional confidence in India’s long-term growth story despite short-term volatility. The India VIX, which jumped 10.21 per cent to 21.01 on Thursday, suggests elevated anxiety, yet foreign investors appear to be utilising the dip as a buying opportunity.
“India’s positioning in global trade and its relative macroeconomic resilience may continue to attract foreign capital, even amid geopolitical headwinds,” said Anirudh Garg, Partner & Fund Manager at Invasset PMS.
Year-to-date data shows FPIs remain net sellers with outflows of ₹25,361.47 crore, while proprietary traders have accumulated positions worth ₹15,708.33 crore during the same period.
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Published on May 8, 2025
