FPI Net Selling of ₹23,885 Crore in September 2025
Why in the news
Overseas portfolio investors were net sellers of Indian shares for the third month running.
Key facts
- Net withdrawal: ₹23,885 crore, NSDL data.
- Registered with SEBI; governed by SEBI FPI Regulations, 2019.
- Outflows: correction, weaker rupee, volatility. Inflows: higher valuations and confidence.
FPI versus FDI
| Basis | FPI | FDI |
|---|---|---|
| Buys | Stocks, bonds | Companies, factories |
| Horizon | Short, liquid | Long, stable |
| Control | None | Management control |
| Regulator | SEBI | DPIIT and RBI (FEMA) |
Exam angle
- FPI watchdog: SEBI; FDI is overseen by DPIIT and RBI.