Archive · 23 Aug 2025
FIIs Continue Investing in India Despite Recent Selling
Foreign investors are still buying into new Indian businesses, even while selling off some existing stocks.
They've been selling more stocks than buying in 2025, with significant outflows in August.
Over the first half of August, they sold off a large amount of stocks.
In total, the selling by these investors in 2025 has reached a huge amount.
However, a recent rating upgrade from S&P Global suggests a positive outlook for India's economy.
FIIs continue to participate in the Indian primary market, investing in new businesses.
FIIs have been net sellers in 2025, including August.
Foreign investors offloaded nearly Rs 21,000 crore in the first half of August.
Total outflow by FPIs in equities reached Rs 1.16 trillion in 2025.
S&P Global raised India's long-term sovereign credit ratings in August 2025.
- Who
- Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)
- What
- FIIs are participating in the Indian primary market despite selling.
- When
- First half of August and throughout 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to global uncertainties and US tariff concerns
Factors Influencing Investor Sentiment
Market Positivity
Market Outlook
Factors Influencing Investor Sentiment
Global uncertainties and US tariff concerns
Market Positivity
S&P Global rating upgrade and India's long-term growth prospects.
- FPI selling (first half of August)
- Rs 21,000 crore
- Total FPI outflow (2025)
- Rs 1.16 trillion
- S&P India Rating
- BBB (August 2025)
- S&P GDP Growth Projection
- 6.5%
Sources
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