New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Starting 2025 on a negative note, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out a significant Rs.85,369 crore from Indian equities so far. After recording net inflows in December 2024, FPIs reversed their stance, leading to heavy outflows in the new year. The exodus has coincided with a sharp decline in Indian markets, particularly in the broader indices, amid global economic uncertainties and high domestic valuations.

In February 2025 alone, FPIs have withdrawn Rs.7,342 crore so far, following a massive Rs.78,027 crore outflows in January. In contrast, December 2024 saw net inflows of Rs.15,446 crore after two consecutive months of withdrawals. FPIs had offloaded Rs.21,612 crore in November and a record Rs.94,...