FPIs pull out over ₹35,000 cr in Indian stocks in Sept: Why SEBI’s easier access reforms alone may not help

What happened: Foreign portfolio investors sold Indian equities in September after two months of inflows, even as SEBI and the RBI work to simplify FPI onboarding and reduce regulatory friction. Key numbers: FPIs withdrew ₹35,860 crore in September, after investing ₹20,200 crore in July and ₹29,630 crore in August. The Nifty 50 and Sensex each fell almost 6%. Why it matters: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said FPIs weigh net returns, so easier access alone may not lift equity inflows. Analysts said a reversal needs lower crude prices and US bond yields, with FY27 Q2 results in focus.

Foreign portfolio investors sold Indian equities in September after two months of inflows, even as SEBI and the RBI work to simplify FPI onboarding and reduce regulatory friction.

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said FPIs weigh net returns, so easier access alone may not lift equity inflows. Analysts said a reversal needs lower crude prices and US bond yields, with FY27 Q2 results in focus.