FPIs cut down on blue chips in Q4, DIIs hold steady

FPIs cut holdings in 71% of large-caps in Q4, the most aggressive pullback among all investor categories

- Mayur Bhalerao

In times of deep market volatility when stocks are tossed around like sailboats in a storm, the spotlight often turns to the behemoths: large-cap stocks, which are touted to be stable anchors in turbulent waters. Did investors find refuge in these stalwarts during the final quarter of 2024-25, when India's stock markets continued to slump?

Mint's shareholding analysis paints a picture of shifting allegiances during the January-March fourth quarter, with foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) shedding holdings, domestic mutual funds standing firm, and individual investors testing the waters.