Finance
EnglishDomestic Investors Steal the Show as Foreign Funds Retreat
India's stock market is throwing a wild party! As of March 2026, domestic investors have snagged 20.9% of Nifty-500 companies, while foreign investors have dipped to a mere 17.1%. With FIIs pulling out a whopping $15.8 billion in just the first quarter, it’s clear that local money is stepping up and taking the lead!
few days ago | Sunainaa Chadha
Quick rundown
1.Domestic investors now hold more of India's equity market than foreign investors.
2.FIIs have pulled out $15.8 billion in Q1 2026, while DIIs invested $27.2 billion.
3.DIIs are increasingly investing across all market sectors.
4.Retail investors maintain a steady 12.7% share in Nifty-500.
5.India's market is now driven by domestic capital amid global volatility.
