The Economic Times

Rs 58,000 crore selloff by promoters, PE funds hits stock market. Why are they cashing out now?

In August, both promoters and private equity funds collectively divested shares valued at nearly 58,000 crore, marking a notable selloff as the stock market endeavored to rebound from recent downturns. The numbers revealed that private equity exits skyrocketed five times compared to previous months, achieving peak levels not seen since 2026. This influx of shares from promoters further heightened market liquidity concerns amid ongoing primary market activity.