Investors flee Indian equities, shift to bonds, gold and commodities as volatility spikes
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:13 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn roughly ₹1.9 lakh crore from Indian equity markets over the past four months, according to recent data. The outflows continue amid heightened market volatility, prompting investors to reallocate funds into safer assets such as bonds, gold and commodities. Analysts warn the trend could weigh on market sentiment.
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