New Delhi, May 6 -- Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have withdrawn around Rs.1.98 lakh crore from Indian equities during the first four months of 2026, according to data available on NSDL. This highlights continued selling pressure as global investors shift allocations to other Asian markets offering better valuations and investment opportunities.

So far in May, there has been no shift in the FII trend as they have offloaded shares worth Rs.5,052 crore.

In 2026, the largest single-day outflow in the period occurred on April 2, when FIIs sold Indian equities worth a net Rs.19,837 crore. This followed a series of significant selling sessions in March, including net sales of Rs.11,299 crore on March 24, Rs.10,966 crore on March 20, ...