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Foreign institutional investors have shown a cautious stance by significantly trimming their stakes across various sectors in Q4 FY26, indicating a potential shift in market sentiment. This trend reflects a broader strategy of portfolio rebalancing and profit booking.

Key reductions:

• FIIs trimmed their stake in Urban Company Ltd from 65.63% to 55.77%, a decrease of 9.86%.
• FIIs reduced their stake in Manappuram Finance Ltd from 28.78% to 23.23%, a decrease of 5.55%.
• FIIs decreased their stake in Aavas Financiers Ltd from 24.72% to 16.74%, a decrease of 7.98%.
• FIIs trimmed their stake in Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd from 16.82% to 10.59%, a decrease of 6.23%.
• FIIs reduced their stake in ICICI Bank Ltd from 43.87% to 34.48%, a decrease of 9.39%.
• FIIs decreased their stake in Max Healthcare Institute Ltd from 50.55% to 45.39%, a decrease of 5.16%.

These reductions reflect a consistent pattern observed over the past four quarters, particularly among mid-cap stocks. For instance, FIIs have steadily decreased their stake in Adani Total Gas Ltd to 12.75% as of March 2026, down from 13.22% in March 2025.

Market analysts note that this cautious approach may stem from various factors affecting market capitalisation and investor confidence across sectors such as financial services and healthcare.

The future remains uncertain as further developments unfold, but the trend indicates that foreign institutional investors are reassessing their positions amid changing market conditions.