FIIs reshape their banking portfolio as stakes fall in major lenders and rise in smaller peers
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June-quarter shareholding data shows FIIs cutting exposure to large Indian private banks while adding to select mid/small lenders, signaling a rotation within financials rather than a sector exit. The divergence versus a strong July Nifty rally suggests more selective risk appetite amid macro headwinds (oil, inflation, INR). Near-term index leadership may broaden away from heavyweight banks, raising dispersion across Indian financial equities.
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Foreign institutional investors cut holdings in major Indian banks in Q1 FY27, including HDFC Bank (down 2.18 percentage points to 41.82%), Axis Bank (down 2.09 percentage points to 42.05%) and ICICI Bank (down 0.69 percentage points to 33.79%). Federal Bank was the exception, with FII ownership rising 1.66 percentage points to 27.71%. Over the same period, the Nifty index gained 16% in July. The shift points to weaker near-term foreign sentiment toward large banks even as the broader market rebounded.
