Global funds sell net INR59.7B of India stocks on NSE March 6
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Global funds sold a net INR59.7 billion of Indian stocks on March 6, 2026, continuing outflows due to geopolitical tensions and risk shifts. This selling, part of a trend since late 2025, has pressured sectors like financials and IT, though domestic buying has helped limit market declines.
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Global funds sell net INR59.7B of India stocks on NSE March 6
Foreign institutional investors sold a net INR59.7 billion ($750 million) of Indian equities on the National Stock Exchange on March 6, 2026, extending a recent trend of outflows driven by geopolitical uncertainties and shifting risk appetite. The selling pressure followed a sharp INR8.7 billion outflow recorded on March 4, attributed to heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which prompted foreign funds to offload Indian assets amid global market volatility.
The persistent outflows reflect broader concerns about external liquidity conditions and macroeconomic risks, despite India's historically resilient equity market. Analysts note that foreign portfolio investors (FIIs) have remained cautious since late 2025, with cumulative outflows contributing to a muted performance in key benchmarks such as the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50.
Regulatory filings indicate that sectors like financials and information technology faced the largest redemption pressures on March 6, as global funds rebalanced portfolios amid fluctuating crude oil prices and currency market turbulence.
Market participants emphasize that domestic institutional buying has partially offset foreign divestments, limiting downside risks. However, sustained FII withdrawals could test market resilience if geopolitical tensions escalate or global interest rates rise unexpectedly. The Reserve Bank of India's policy stance and near-term corporate earnings will likely determine the trajectory of investor sentiment in the coming weeks.
Persistent foreign outflows cited as a factor in muted equity benchmarks.
Reference to U.S.-Iran tensions driving FIIs to offload Indian equities.
