Will bribery allegations against Adani intensify FPI selling spree in Indian markets?
Live MintForeign portfolio investors have been on a selling spree over the last one and a half months, withdrawing funds from Indian equities at an unprecedented pace and reversing their earlier purchasing streak. Although the Adani Group’s direct impact on India’s $4.4 trillion stock market is limited due to its relatively low weighting in benchmark indices, the indictment highlights broader issues that could dent investor confidence. She explained, “FPI outflows can be attributed to better risk rewards in the US due to rising growth sentiments post Trump’s victory, strengthening the dollar, and also relatively cheaper valuations in China. For the FPIs, it is a wait-and-watch story on the direction of global growth, how the US President rolls out his policies, and to the extent of tariffs that get imposed on India.” Bafna further noted that clarity on these factors is expected by March, adding, “Until then, FPIs are likely to remain cautious in their approach.” FPI outflows surpass ₹ 1.55 lakh crore After withdrawing ₹1.14 lakh crore from Indian markets in October, FPIs continued their selling spree in November, pulling out an additional ₹42,000 crore, as per the latest Trendlyne data. The Trump trade also appears to be on its last leg since valuations have reached high levels in the US.” "Therefore, the FII selling in India is likely to taper off soon.