FPIs offload RS 17,741 crore in July, the trend can reverse after the trade tensions have been taken

Because foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) became net sellers in July on the Indian stock market, analysts said on Sunday that continuous FPI influx can be expected as soon as the worldwide trade tensions settle.

FPIS made a total outflow of RS 17,741 Crore last month, which marked a shift after three consecutive months of inflow in April, May and June, according to data released by NSDL.

May saw the highest FPI inflow so far in 2025, while January witnessed the biggest sale, with a net sale of RS 78.027 Crore.

“FPIS Sold Equity WORTH RS 31.988 Crores Through the Exchanges in July. This Selling Takes The Total Sale Figure for 2025 To RS 13.1876 Crores. However, The FPI Strategy of Buying Equity Through Alsoe Alsoary RS 14.247 Crores, “Said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.

The total investment of FPIs via the primary market in 2025 to the date of RS reached 36,235 crores. This is a steady trend that reflects the FPI preference for fair ratings, Vijayakumar added.

Last week, US President Donald Trump Russia gave a 10-12 day deadline to end the war in Ukraine, which could lead to additional sanctions and secondary rates for countries acting with Russia, which pushed the oil prices higher. This step has an influence on market feelings in the short term, said Vijayakumar. “The sharp appreciation in the dollar index up to 100 is a headwind, which in the short term can influence FPI inflow. Market perception suggests that following the first chaos after the next round of India and the US. Pharmaceutical index, despite the good results of many companies in the sector, “he added.