Shifting Foreign Investment Trends: A Sectoral Analysis

Foreign investors are shifting focus from defensive sectors like energy and consumer staples to cyclicals such as healthcare and telecom, as per a report by Elara Securities. The report highlights reduced foreign ownership in energy and increased interest in telecom and transportation, reflecting strategic adaptations amid global volatility.

Foreign investors are strategically adjusting their portfolios, reducing holdings in traditionally defensive sectors like energy and consumer staples while boosting investments in cyclical areas such as transportation, telecom, and healthcare, a new report by Elara Securities reveals.

The analysis indicates a 9.3% year-on-year decline in foreign interest in the energy sector, a 10.1% decrease in utilities, and a 7.3% drop in consumer staples. In contrast, sectors witnessing an upswing include industrials with a 3.9% rise, healthcare at 12.9%, and telecom climbing 14.4%.

The report emphasizes a clear strategic shift towards sectors projected to have strong earnings and growth potential. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors continue to favor counter-cyclical buying, particularly in consumer discretionary and financials, highlighting confidence in India's economic expansion. Retail investors show mixed participation, with notable interest in media and real estate.

(With inputs from agencies.)