In October 2024, the Indian stock market saw one of the largest sell-offs by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in recent history. FIIs sold a massive ₹82,000 Cr in just a single month. What are the reasons? No one can say for sure why FIIs are selling or why the markets are falling, but we can make a reasonable guess. There are 4 main reasons! 1. High Valuation of Indian Market: Indian stocks have become quite expensive compared to other markets. For example, the Nifty 50 has a price-to-earnings PE ratio of 23x 2. Shift towards China: China has introduced significant stimulus measures to boost its economy, making it an appealing option for global investors. 3. Weak Corporate Earnings: Some key sectors in India, like consumer finance and energy, have reported weaker-than-expected earnings this time. 4. US Fed Policies: Despite the recent 0.5% rate cut by the Federal Reserve and expectations of more cuts, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond has increased from about 3.6
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