Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities in July, marking a reversal after four consecutive months of heavy selling, as improving domestic macroeconomic conditions, a stable rupee and stronger global risk sentiment boosted investor confidence.

According to data from the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), foreign investors have infused more than Rs 15,157 crore into Indian equities so far this month.

The renewed buying comes after sustained outflows in the previous four months. FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore from equities in June, following net outflows of Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 trillion in March.

Before the prolonged selling phase, foreign investors had invested Rs 22,615 crore in Indian equities in February.

Despite the return of inflows in July, overseas investors remain net sellers on a year-to-date basis. Data showed that FPIs have pulled out a net Rs 2.6 trillion from Indian equities so far in 2026, exceeding the net withdrawal of Rs 1.66 trillion recorded during the corresponding period of 2025.

Apart from equities, foreign investors continued to increase their exposure to the debt market in July. FPIs invested Rs 6,625 crore in debt securities through the Fully Accessible Route (FAR), while another Rs 3,228 crore was invested through the general route.

Meanwhile, commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the immediate resistance levels are placed at 24,500 and 24,600.

“A sustained move above this zone could trigger fresh buying momentum and pave the way for further upside. On the downside, support is placed at 23,800 and 23,700. A decisive breakdown below these levels may weaken the near-term structure and invite renewed selling pressure”, an analyst stated.

Considering the current technical setup, traders are advised to maintain a stock-specific approach while following strict risk management until a decisive breakout from the ongoing consolidation range emerges, as per the market expert.

–IANS

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