The Rs 1.5 lakh crore paradox: Why FIIs are dumping stocks but chasing IPOs

Foreign institutional investors are divesting from Indian secondary markets while actively investing in IPOs, a trend termed 'The great divergence'. This split is driven by different investor types and a pursuit of valuation arbitrage, with long-term investors favoring primary markets for strategic entry points.

Nov 12, 2025 - 06:00
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The Rs 1.5 lakh crore paradox: Why FIIs are dumping stocks but chasing IPOs
Foreign institutional investors are divesting from Indian secondary markets while actively investing in IPOs, a trend termed 'The great divergence'. This split is driven by different investor types and a pursuit of valuation arbitrage, with long-term investors favoring primary markets for strategic entry points.

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