FPIs turn net sellers; sell shares worth Rs 21,201 crore in Aug

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Foreign investors sold shares worth Rs 21,201 crore in the Indian equity markets in August due to the unwinding of the yen carry trade, recession fears in the US, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts..

FPIs had infused funds in these two months expecting sustained economic growth, continued reform measures, better-than-expected earnings, and political stability..

Earlier, FPIs withdrew Rs 25,586 crore in May due to poll jitters and over Rs 8,700 crore in April over concerns about changes in India's tax treaty with Mauritius and rising US bond yields...

"Globally, concerns about the unwinding of the Yen carry trade, potential global recession, slowing economic growth, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts led to market volatility and risk aversion," Vipul Bhowar, Director of Listed Investments, Waterfield Advisors, said...

FPIs have been cautious due to high valuations of Indian stocks and global economic concerns, including rising recession fears in the US amid weak jobs data, uncertainty over interest rate cuts, and the unwinding of yen carry trade...

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