Foreign investors withdrew shares worth Rs 58,711 crore in October due to geopolitical crisis and strong Chinese stocks.
FPIs had been net buyers in 2021, except for January, April, and May, data showed.
Geopolitical conflicts and rising crude oil prices have increased market uncertainty and led to risk aversion among global investors.
FPIs have been following a strategy of 'Sell India, Buy China' due to monetary and fiscal measures introduced by Chinese authorities to stimulate their economy.