# FPIs pull out ₹35,860 cr from Indian stocks in Sept

> SEBI's easier access reforms fail to stop FPI selling in Indian markets.
- Title: FPIs pull out ₹35,860 cr from Indian stocks in Sept · mint
- Summary: SEBI's easier access reforms fail to stop FPI selling in Indian markets. Foreign portfolio investors sold ₹35,860 crore in Indian equities in September…
- Keywords: fpi, sebi, indian stocks, foreign portfolio investors, securities and exchange board of india, rbi, nifty 50, sensex, us bond yields, crude oil prices, rupee, fpi outflows
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/fpis-pull-out-over-rs-35-000-cr-in-indian-stocks-in-sept-why-sebi-s-easier-access-reforms-alone-may-not-help-11791021166199.html
- Author: Pranati Deva
- Published: 2026-10-03T10:36:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fpi, sebi, indian stocks, foreign portfolio investors, securities and exchange board of india, rbi, nifty 50, sensex, us bond yields, crude oil prices, rupee, fpi outflows
## FPI outflows in September
Foreign portfolio investors sold ₹35,860 crore in Indian equities in September, reversing previous month inflows.
## SEBI's regulatory efforts
SEBI has eased onboarding and access for foreign investors, working with RBI on further measures to reduce friction.
## SEBI chairman's statement
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said they have eased onboarding and access, but FPIs look at net returns for investment choices.
## Global factors driving outflows
Higher US bond yields, crude oil prices, and a weaker rupee reduced the relative attractiveness of Indian equities for foreign investors.
## Market correction in September
The Nifty 50 and Sensex declined almost 6% each during the September sell-off.
## Investment strategist's view
V K Vijayakumar noted that FPI selling requires a decline in crude and US bond yields for a market rebound.
## Competing market opportunities
Global investors are finding attractive opportunities in dollar assets and Asian technology markets, reducing India's appeal.
## Market recovery potential
Sustained buying by DIIs and retail investors has supported the market, preventing a major crash despite FPI outflows.
## Key challenge for India
SEBI and RBI can simplify market access, but FPI allocation decisions depend on global returns and currency factors.
## What happens next
The market will be influenced by FY27 Q2 results and potential declines in crude and US bond yields.
## Key takeaway

Foreign portfolio investors sold ₹35,860 crore in Indian equities in September despite SEBI's regulatory simplifications, driven by global returns and currency concerns.