FPIs buy IPOs and midcaps despite heavy stock selling in 2026
In short
FPIs sold a lot of stocks in 2026, with outflows of ₹2,41,572 crore. At the same time, they put more money into mid- and small-cap stocks and IPOs.
This matters because foreign investors are not leaving all parts of the market. The report does not say which IPOs they bought or how long the trend will last.
What the reporting says
FPIs sold large-cap stocks while increasing investment in mid- and small-cap stocks and IPOs in 2026. Mint reported total FPI outflows of ₹2,41,572 crore and said the pattern showed a selective strategy amid broader market pressure. The source does not identify the main buyers or the exact time period for the IPO activity. The immediate implication is that foreign flows are mixed, not uniformly negative.
Why it matters
Mint reported FPI outflows of ₹2,41,572 crore in 2026, while foreign investors sold large-cap stocks and increased exposure to mid- and small-cap names and IPOs. That points to a selective risk preference rather than a broad exit from Indian equities. The source does not specify which IPOs attracted money or whether the pattern will continue.