FPIs stay in buying mode, consumer services lead sectoral inflows in first half of July

Foreign portfolio investors net bought Indian shares worth ₹15,560 crore during July 1-15, continuing the buying momentum after ₹14,000 crore inflows in the second half of June. Consumer services led sectoral inflows, followed by metals and mining and healthcare, while automobiles, capital goods and telecom saw the highest outflows. IT stocks attracted marginal buying of ₹60 crore after months of sustained selling, and banks received ₹1,975 crore during the period.