Foreign Investors Sold ₹152 Crore of Indian Shares Every Trading Hour in 2025

Foreign investors have been selling Indian stocks in 2025 at an unprecedented rate. Data shows that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have dumped shares at approximately ₹152 crore every trading hour so far this year. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. domestic institutional investors, backed by consistent SIP inflows, have absorbed this entire outflow.

Specifically, FIIs have sold over ₹2.23 lakh crore worth of Indian equities in the secondary market in 2025. This translates to roughly ₹900 crore of net selling each trading day, or the aforementioned ₹152 crore per trading hour. Despite this sustained selling pressure from foreign investors, key market indices have shown resilience.

The selling trend has continued into December, with FIIs net sellers on every trading day this month. They have offloaded nearly ₹15,959 crore through the exchanges in December alone. Conversely, domestic institutional investors have again stepped in to purchase shares, acquiring around ₹39,965 crore worth during the same period.

This stark contrast underscores a significant structural shift occurring within Indian markets. The consistent inflow of funds from retail investors into mutual funds, particularly through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), is a key factor driving this resilience. According to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, SIP inflows have consistently exceeded ₹29,000 crore over the last three months. These robust domestic flows are strengthening the market's foundation, even as foreign investors reduce their holdings. The question remains: how long will FIIs continue to sell, especially given India's strong growth prospects and potential for improved corporate earnings?