FIIs hold $717 billion in Indian stocks, trim 56% of Nifty 500
In short
Foreign investors held $717 billion of Nifty 500 stocks in September 2026.
They put the most money into private banks, but also raised exposure to healthcare, technology and autos. The report says they cut holdings in 56% of Nifty 500 companies over the past year, but it does not say why.
What the reporting says
Foreign institutional investors held $717 billion worth of Nifty 500 stocks in September 2026, with private banks taking the largest share of their exposure. The reporting says they increased holdings in healthcare, technology and automobiles, while trimming positions in 56% of Nifty 500 companies over the past year. It does not say why the mix shifted or whether the selling trend will continue.
Why it matters
Foreign institutional investors held $717 billion worth of Nifty 500 stocks in September 2026, with private banks accounting for the largest share. The report says they increased exposure to healthcare, technology and automobiles, while reducing holdings in 56% of Nifty 500 companies over the past year. That points to a shift in foreign money within Indian equities, but the reporting does not explain the driver behind the reallocation.