Overseas investors repatriate $1.7 billion in 8MFY26

March 19, 2026 (MLN): Foreign investors’ repatriation of profits and dividends rose 10.52% year-on-year (YoY) in the first eight months of FY26, reaching $1.73 billion compared to $1.56 billion during the same period last year, according to data released by the central bank.

The data showed that foreign companies repatriated $1.67 billion in profits against foreign direct investments (FDI) in various sectors, marking an 11.27% YoY increase from $1.5 billion in 8MFY25.

Outflows on account of portfolio investments stood at $60.32 million, down 6.81% from $64.73 million in the same period last year.

In February 2026 alone, repatriation of profits and dividends by foreign firms amounted to $48.7 million.

Sector-wise, the highest profit outflows were recorded by the Power sector at $421.85 million, followed by the Financial Business sector with $374.09 million.

The Food sector saw a significant increase in outflows, reaching $142.42 million, while Communications and Transport sectors recorded $132.3 million and $91.29 million, respectively.

Country-wise, firms and investors in the United Kingdom received the largest share of profit repatriation, totaling $444 million during 8MFY26, slightly down from $496.59 million in the same period last year.

Payments to the UK in February alone amounted to $20.2 million. China was the second-largest recipient, repatriating $433.32 million, up sharply from $140.46 million in 8MFY25.

The Netherlands repatriated $155.2 million, slightly lower than $158.88 million in the previous year, while the United States recorded profit outflows of $147.51 million.

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