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FPIs Invest $1 Billion in IPOs, But Pull Out $4.8 Billion From Listed Stocks

FPIs Invest $1 Billion in IPOs, But Pull Out $4.8 Billion From Listed Stocks

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested around $1 billion in Indian IPOs in September 2026, even as they withdrew nearly $4.8 billion from listed equities, highlighting a clear difference in their investment strategy.

India witnessed a strong IPO rush last month, with 34 IPOs launched in September, taking the total number of IPOs in 2026 to 96. FPIs have invested around $5.9 billion in India’s primary market during the first nine months of the year. However, their selling in the secondary market remains much higher. FPIs have pulled out nearly $33.7 billion from listed Indian equities so far in 2026.

  • $1 billion invested in IPOs in September
  • $4.8 billion withdrawn from listed stocks
  • 34 IPOs launched in September
  • 96 IPOs launched in 2026 so far
  • $33.7 billion secondary-market outflow in 2026

FPIs continue to find opportunities in India’s IPO market, but remain cautious about existing listed stocks.

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