Foreign investors not done with selling, FMCG tops list in 2026

Foreign investors withdrew ₹22,420 crore from Indian markets in early January 2026. The FMCG sector saw the largest sell-off, losing shares worth ₹6,128 crore. Financial services and IT also experienced outflows. Investors are reportedly sensitive to high valuations in FMCG. Metals and mining was the only sector to see significant foreign buying.