FPIs Pour ₹22,615 Crore into Indian Equities in February 2026, Highest in 17 Months

Category : Business and economics Published on: March 05 2026

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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February 2026, marking the largest monthly inflow since September 2024. The rebound follows three consecutive months of heavy selling, with FPIs having withdrawn ₹1.66 trillion in 2025. Renewed confidence was driven by the interim India-US trade deal, strong Q3FY26 corporate earnings of 14.7%, and corrected market valuations.
Sectorally, financial services and capital goods saw strong buying, while IT continued to face outflows of ₹10,956 crore due to global tech uncertainties and AI-related risks. Rupee stability below ₹91 per dollar also encouraged foreign investment.
Analysts highlight that medium-term optimism remains supported by steady GDP growth and expected FY27 earnings growth of 15%, though global factors such as Middle East tensions and oil price volatility could influence future FPI flows.