On February 17, 2025, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold Indian equities worth ₹3,938 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought shares totaling ₹12,504.11 crore. The sell-off by FIIs has been attributed to profit booking amid a stock market correction that has eroded investors' wealth. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the situation, indicating that factors such as currency depreciation and taxation are impacting FIIs' profits, making other markets more appealing. The market volatility has prompted discussions on how India can retain foreign investments, especially as lower returns in the Indian market push investors towards safer options like U.S. treasuries. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) also announced a ban on PMS Scient Capital for submitting misleading reports, further highlighting regulatory concerns in the market.