FPIs lap up power, financial services stocks in April; IT, FMCG see biggest outflows

Mumbai: Overseas investors were buyers of Indian equities worth ₹17,932 crore across 15 sectors between April 1 and 15, as per National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data.

Power sector received the highest inflow from foreign investors, who bought shares worth ₹5,143 crore after buying ₹45 crore in March. In 2023, the sector witnessed inflows worth ₹2,477 crore. With the government expected to boost the country’s power capabilities as part of its ambition to make India into a manufacturing hub, the focus is on the companies that will benefit from the revival of the sector.