Foreign Outflows Reach Rs 1.6 Lakh Crore in 2025 as DIIs Cushion December Selling

Overview

• NSDL data show FPIs withdrew Rs 17,955 crore from equities between December 1 and 12.
• The latest pullback takes year-to-date equity outflows to roughly Rs 1.6 lakh crore after a brief October inflow and a modest November exit.
• Domestic institutional investors bought Rs 39,965 crore over the same December period, offsetting foreign selling and stabilizing the market.
• AMFI reported Rs 29,445 crore in SIP inflows for November, reinforcing the domestic bid that has underpinned DII purchases.
• Analysts cite rupee weakness, elevated US rates, tight liquidity, rich valuations and year-end rebalancing for the withdrawals, while some expect the selling to ease if growth and earnings stay firm.