New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) extended their selling spree in the Indian stock market through August 2025, intensifying the outflow trend that resumed in July. As of August 20, FPIs have offloaded Indian equities worth Rs.21,180 crore, following net selling of Rs.17,741 crore in July.

Cumulatively, FPIs have withdrawn Rs.1,16,822 crore from Indian equities so far in 2025, underscoring sustained caution amid global and domestic headwinds.

The sharp FPI outflows are being attributed to escalating US-India trade tensions after President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariffs on Indian goods. However, India's recent S&P credit rating upgrade, the prospect of trade negotiations in the coming weeks and the proposed GST ...