FPI Flows May 2025: ₹13,835 Crore into Equities, Debt Exit
Why in the news
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net buyers of Indian shares but net sellers of debt in May 2025, according to numbers released by the depositories.
Key facts
- Equities: FPIs invested ₹13,835 crore, close to ₹14,000 crore.
- Debt markets: they withdrew ₹7,743 crore.
- Period: so far in May 2025.
- Data source: depositories.
Flow summary
| Segment | Direction | Amount (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Equities | Inflow | 13,835 |
| Debt | Outflow | 7,743 |
Exam angle
- Full form: FPI is Foreign Portfolio Investor.
- Equities saw inflow; debt saw outflow in the month.
- Figures come from depositories’ data (the ‘so far in May’ period).