New Delhi, April 22 -- Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) maintained a strong selling stance in Indian equities during the first half of April (2026), unloading stocks valued at Rs.48,141 crore, with the financial services sector being the hardest hit as they sold stocks worth Rs.19,152 crore, followed closely by consumer services ( Rs.5,338 crore) and healthcare ( Rs.4,481 crore).

Additional key sectors that experienced significant outflows included automobiles and auto components ( Rs.3,704 crore), oil & gas ( Rs.3,352 crore), and FMCG ( Rs.2,976 crore), reflecting a widespread risk-averse attitude. Selling pressure was also observed in the telecom, real estate, IT, and construction sectors, although to a lesser degree.

Conversely, on...