Retail investors, MFs cushion FPI exit impact, raise holdings to record high

Retail investors and domestic mutual funds are increasing their presence in companies listed on the NSE, even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are exiting from Indian stocks.

Despite a decline in key indices, the share of retail investors individuals with up to Rs 2 lakh shareholding in companies listed on the NSE reached an all-time high of 7.32 per cent as on December 31, 2021 as against 7.13 as on September 30, 2021.