Foreign investors pull out ₹20,800 crore in 4 days
Business
In early March 2026, foreign investors pulled over ₹20,800 crore out of Indian markets in just four days, most of it on a single day.
This sudden exit is linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions, making investors nervous about staying put.
How did the market react?
The mass withdrawal hit the stock market hard: Nifty 50 dropped nearly 3%, and Sensex saw a similar fall. The rupee also weakened during this period.
Thankfully, domestic institutional investors jumped in with ₹32,700 crore to help steady things.
Experts say that while local support helps for now, calming global conflicts and lower oil prices will be key to bringing foreign money back.